WinXP shows no logon icons
Customer's machine was set up as a single user machine - meaning that it went straight to the desktop from booting. Now, it shows the login screen with the "To begin, click your user name" message - with NO names or icons. I've checked a number of KB articles from MS which refer to setupact.log...
Customer's machine was set up as a single user machine - meaning that it went straight to the desktop from booting. Now, it shows the login screen with the "To begin, click your user name" message - with NO names or icons. I've checked a number of KB articles from MS which refer to setupact.log...
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Logon to network only works after a cold boot.
I'm wondering what would cause a person's network logon to fail consistently after a reboot but succeed after a cold boot. This person's computer locks up frequently, and it apparently is due to a hardware problem. The computer will be replaced, so my question is not about the lockup. However,...
I'm wondering what would cause a person's network logon to fail consistently after a reboot but succeed after a cold boot. This person's computer locks up frequently, and it apparently is due to a hardware problem. The computer will be replaced, so my question is not about the lockup. However,...
Windows Scheduling iSeries Data Transfer
I have 4 data transfers created in IBMs data transfer from iSeries Server programs that I need to schedule using Windows Scheduler. I can make the transfers work by double clicking on the .dtf but when I try and schedule them I get the following errors: filename, directory name, or volume labe...
I have 4 data transfers created in IBMs data transfer from iSeries Server programs that I need to schedule using Windows Scheduler. I can make the transfers work by double clicking on the .dtf but when I try and schedule them I get the following errors: filename, directory name, or volume labe...
net time
I am trying to apply a group policy to have all clients in the domain to point to the DC for net time sync. I tried making a timesync.vbs file with the command 'net time /set \server1' and applied the script to the startup area, but that did not work. I tried a few other things, but what I have...
I am trying to apply a group policy to have all clients in the domain to point to the DC for net time sync. I tried making a timesync.vbs file with the command 'net time /set \server1' and applied the script to the startup area, but that did not work. I tried a few other things, but what I have...
Controlling VPN access
Here's my scenario. I fall under guidelines of HIPPA. I have mobile users using laptops and tablets loaded with Cisco VPN CLient connecting to my Cisco 2811 ISR which functions as my router/firewall/VPN. I am using Micorosoft AD in my domain. To authenticate users to the domain. Is there an easy...
Here's my scenario. I fall under guidelines of HIPPA. I have mobile users using laptops and tablets loaded with Cisco VPN CLient connecting to my Cisco 2811 ISR which functions as my router/firewall/VPN. I am using Micorosoft AD in my domain. To authenticate users to the domain. Is there an easy...
Keyboard quick keys stop working in Terminal Services.
A friend of mine got a problem with keyboard quick keys that stops working after a while. These buttons are not programmed with anything other than standard commands (no scripts etc). Using 2003R2 terminal server with Nexterminal thin clients. Anyone who can point us in the right direction?
A friend of mine got a problem with keyboard quick keys that stops working after a while. These buttons are not programmed with anything other than standard commands (no scripts etc). Using 2003R2 terminal server with Nexterminal thin clients. Anyone who can point us in the right direction?
What is NAT port forwarding?
Describe in brief how you would set up port forwarding on a NAT router to allow a PC on the LAN to publish its web to the internet.
Describe in brief how you would set up port forwarding on a NAT router to allow a PC on the LAN to publish its web to the internet.
Exchange mailbox be backed-up
Can an individual exchange mailbox be backed-up using the in-built Windows 2000 server backup utility?
Can an individual exchange mailbox be backed-up using the in-built Windows 2000 server backup utility?
Dynamic updates to a DNS Server
What Windows Operating Systems support dynamic updates to a DNS Server? Which service needs to be running on the clients?
What Windows Operating Systems support dynamic updates to a DNS Server? Which service needs to be running on the clients?
Windows Server 2000 domain
Briefly, how would you go about adding a new Windows XP Pro PC & User onto a Windows Server 2000 domain?
Briefly, how would you go about adding a new Windows XP Pro PC & User onto a Windows Server 2000 domain?
Terminal server licensing problem
Hi, We recently activated TS license server and installed win2003 unlimited CAL on one of our domain controller. Activation and installation was successful. But 1. When I run the TS license manager on the domain controller (license server) itself, I get an error message "No terminal server license...
Hi, We recently activated TS license server and installed win2003 unlimited CAL on one of our domain controller. Activation and installation was successful. But 1. When I run the TS license manager on the domain controller (license server) itself, I get an error message "No terminal server license...
Blocking access to local Drive Win XP Server 2003 GPO
I recently found a way to access a local drive that is supposed to be hidden using group policy. I configured the policy to block the c: drive which works great - the drive is not listed in any program or my computer. The issue is this. If I open Notepad, Word, or most any application and choose...
I recently found a way to access a local drive that is supposed to be hidden using group policy. I configured the policy to block the c: drive which works great - the drive is not listed in any program or my computer. The issue is this. If I open Notepad, Word, or most any application and choose...
WSUS Server multiple instances of computers listed.
I am very new to the Windows update server (WSUS). I installed and configured the update server and everything seems to be working. I added some settings in my group policy and applied the GP to an OU and went on my way. The clients started to appear in the list of workstations on the WSUS...
I am very new to the Windows update server (WSUS). I installed and configured the update server and everything seems to be working. I added some settings in my group policy and applied the GP to an OU and went on my way. The clients started to appear in the list of workstations on the WSUS...
SQL 2005 Restore
Hello, Yesterday at 1400 I started a restore of a very small database. It is now 0745 on the next day and it is still in the RESTORING state. It can't take this long. Does anyone know what I can do??? I need to get this database back up, even if it is the version before the restore. Any help...
Hello, Yesterday at 1400 I started a restore of a very small database. It is now 0745 on the next day and it is still in the RESTORING state. It can't take this long. Does anyone know what I can do??? I need to get this database back up, even if it is the version before the restore. Any help...
Exchange Server auto-reply setup
We have an exchange server that has been servicing records as follows: user1@alpha.company.com is an alias for user1@bravo.company.com. All mail destined for alpha is forwarded to bravo e-mail address. We now need to only use the @bravo.company.com e-mail and set up an auto reply on the...
We have an exchange server that has been servicing records as follows: user1@alpha.company.com is an alias for user1@bravo.company.com. All mail destined for alpha is forwarded to bravo e-mail address. We now need to only use the @bravo.company.com e-mail and set up an auto reply on the...
Windows XP Policies..
I have a problem with users copying files from their local workstation to a USB memory stick, floppys and at times burn CDs with company files. Is there any way I can deny access to these peripherals? Currently, the users are not administrators of their local machines and are just users.
I have a problem with users copying files from their local workstation to a USB memory stick, floppys and at times burn CDs with company files. Is there any way I can deny access to these peripherals? Currently, the users are not administrators of their local machines and are just users.
Windows 2003 Server Crashing
I have a Windows Server running Exchange 2003. Over the weekend the server must have crashed. I was able to reinstall Windows 2k3. But when I installed SP 1 and the patches, the server crashed again. I reinstalled Windows over C: and installed SP1 for Windows. On restart the server crashed...
I have a Windows Server running Exchange 2003. Over the weekend the server must have crashed. I was able to reinstall Windows 2k3. But when I installed SP 1 and the patches, the server crashed again. I reinstalled Windows over C: and installed SP1 for Windows. On restart the server crashed...
Blocking the use of web proxies.
Currently we are using a filter by 8e6 technologies called the R3000. The device works great accept for the fact that users can go to a web proxy and get to blocked web sites bypassing our filter. Is there a way to block the proxy traffic as well? Or do I have to manually block the access to the...
Currently we are using a filter by 8e6 technologies called the R3000. The device works great accept for the fact that users can go to a web proxy and get to blocked web sites bypassing our filter. Is there a way to block the proxy traffic as well? Or do I have to manually block the access to the...
Weird Exchange Issue still hanging around
Not sure if anyone here has experienced this or is still having this issue but I am having a heck of a time getting this resolved. Here is the issue: We have Exchange 2003 sp2 on Windows 2k SP4 and we can not send e-mails to certain domains. I have tried setting these domains as seperate...
Not sure if anyone here has experienced this or is still having this issue but I am having a heck of a time getting this resolved. Here is the issue: We have Exchange 2003 sp2 on Windows 2k SP4 and we can not send e-mails to certain domains. I have tried setting these domains as seperate...
Windows Server 2003 Web Edition Configuration
I have been out of the web development arena for a few years and decided to brush up on new technology. I installed Windows Server 2003 Web Edition on my home domain and placed the machine in the DMZ. I published a basic page and all works well. I published a standard template forum from...
I have been out of the web development arena for a few years and decided to brush up on new technology. I installed Windows Server 2003 Web Edition on my home domain and placed the machine in the DMZ. I published a basic page and all works well. I published a standard template forum from...
