Home Dir Security and file sync aka CSC
I having issues configuring Home directory file sync. After I configured folder redirection by MS recommendations, I receive a folder permissions error when I right click on a file and tell it to sync. Following MS’s white paper on configuring redirected folders, http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=288991, they specify to set the following permissions 1) system, creator owner and [...]
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| October 19, 2006 11:51 AM
Desktops, Management, Microsoft Windows, OS, Security, Servers, Software, SQL Server
I having issues configuring Home directory file sync. After I configured folder redirection by MS recommendations, I receive a folder permissions error when I right click on a file and tell it to sync. Following MS’s white paper on configuring redirected folders, http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=288991, they specify to set the following permissions 1) system, creator owner and [...]
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| October 19, 2006 11:51 AM
Desktops, Management, Microsoft Windows, OS, Security, Servers, Software, SQL Server
Recovering Outlook 2003 email & folders
My mother board & CPU went south on me so I decided I would pull my 2 hard drives out of my PC and install them in external hard drive cases (which worked very well). I then set up a new Windows XP pc (my old one was 2000 running outlook 2003). The new pc [...]
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| September 1, 2006 8:46 AM
Exchange, Software, Tech support
My mother board & CPU went south on me so I decided I would pull my 2 hard drives out of my PC and install them in external hard drive cases (which worked very well). I then set up a new Windows XP pc (my old one was 2000 running outlook 2003). The new pc [...]
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| September 1, 2006 8:46 AM
Exchange, Software, Tech support
how to replace motherboards without loosing installed XP or 2000.
Somebody out there must have figured out a reliable method of replacing a dead motherboard without loosing installed XP or 2000. Preferably a way that doesn’t include matching the old motherboard (or its chipset). I am tired of seeing the “blue screen of death” or the “NT loader not found” message. SOMEBODY HELP!
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| November 20, 2009 10:45 PM
configuration, Desktop management applications, Hardware, Interoperability, Microprocessors, Microsoft Systems Management Server, Microsoft Windows, patching, PEN testing, Platform Security, Software, Tech support, vulnerability management
Somebody out there must have figured out a reliable method of replacing a dead motherboard without loosing installed XP or 2000. Preferably a way that doesn’t include matching the old motherboard (or its chipset). I am tired of seeing the “blue screen of death” or the “NT loader not found” message. SOMEBODY HELP!
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| November 20, 2009 10:45 PM
configuration, Desktop management applications, Hardware, Interoperability, Microprocessors, Microsoft Systems Management Server, Microsoft Windows, patching, PEN testing, Platform Security, Software, Tech support, vulnerability management
roaming profile quirk
I’m having a small problem with my roaming profiles. My profile will roam with regards to Outlook which is GREAT but some items don’t; like my desktop (icons and background), ALL my start menu items, printers, etc. What am I doing wrong? I want to have a local system exactly like I need it then [...]
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| August 20, 2006 2:21 PM
DataCenter, Desktops, Management, Microsoft Windows, Networking, OS, Security, Servers, Software, SQL Server, Tech support
I’m having a small problem with my roaming profiles. My profile will roam with regards to Outlook which is GREAT but some items don’t; like my desktop (icons and background), ALL my start menu items, printers, etc. What am I doing wrong? I want to have a local system exactly like I need it then [...]
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| August 20, 2006 2:21 PM
DataCenter, Desktops, Management, Microsoft Windows, Networking, OS, Security, Servers, Software, SQL Server, Tech support
AD login script drive mappings overwriting Citrix application drive mappings
Here is my scenario: Have an Citrix application that uses the same drive letter that is used by the AD login script. I use groups in the AD login script to map the drive. As long as my user in not in the group, the Citrix application maps the drive and the application runs as [...]
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| August 17, 2006 11:48 AM
Microsoft Windows, Software
Here is my scenario: Have an Citrix application that uses the same drive letter that is used by the AD login script. I use groups in the AD login script to map the drive. As long as my user in not in the group, the Citrix application maps the drive and the application runs as [...]
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| August 17, 2006 11:48 AM
Microsoft Windows, Software
How to make a batch job run faster (excpet for the run priorty), Code changes?
HI, I have a batch RPG programs used to do some updataions and reporting, currently the job takes around 1 sec to process a record. We want to further reduce this time. Changing the run Priorty may make the job run a bit faster, are there any other parameters that can be used? also am [...]
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| December 15, 2009 6:46 AM
Application development, AS/400, Billing and customer care, Billing Support Systems, DataCenter, Development, Performance/Load, RPG, RPG ILE, RPGLE, Software
HI, I have a batch RPG programs used to do some updataions and reporting, currently the job takes around 1 sec to process a record. We want to further reduce this time. Changing the run Priorty may make the job run a bit faster, are there any other parameters that can be used? also am [...]
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| December 15, 2009 6:46 AM
Application development, AS/400, Billing and customer care, Billing Support Systems, DataCenter, Development, Performance/Load, RPG, RPG ILE, RPGLE, Software
Problems sending specific attachments
I am the exchange administrator for my organization. We have 3 exchange clusters (exchange 2000 SP4), a front end server, and use an SMTP connector to send outbound mail. We use a third-party vendor as a smart host for all our outbound email. My problem is this: I am getting complaints that specific emails are [...]
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| August 15, 2006 11:50 AM
Development, E-business, Exchange, Microsoft Office, Software
I am the exchange administrator for my organization. We have 3 exchange clusters (exchange 2000 SP4), a front end server, and use an SMTP connector to send outbound mail. We use a third-party vendor as a smart host for all our outbound email. My problem is this: I am getting complaints that specific emails are [...]
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| August 15, 2006 11:50 AM
Development, E-business, Exchange, Microsoft Office, Software
Windows XP Trouble
I have recently put windows XP on my old computer that was working fine, running well but when i put windows XP on i havent been able to install anything i had on the computer like openoffice, sims2 ect because it says files cannot be read from the media although the disks arent scratched.I have [...]
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| August 9, 2006 5:01 AM
DataCenter, Development, Hardware, Microsoft Windows, Software, Tech support
I have recently put windows XP on my old computer that was working fine, running well but when i put windows XP on i havent been able to install anything i had on the computer like openoffice, sims2 ect because it says files cannot be read from the media although the disks arent scratched.I have [...]
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| August 9, 2006 5:01 AM
DataCenter, Development, Hardware, Microsoft Windows, Software, Tech support
Conflicting results from chkdsk
When running chkdsk /r, I get messages saying ‘Windows replaced bad clusters in file …’, then at the end it says ’0 KB in bad sectors’. Can anyone explain how this can be possible? How can you have bad clusters without having bad sectors? Regards, Bill
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| October 7, 2010 9:18 PM
Hardware, Software, Tech support
When running chkdsk /r, I get messages saying ‘Windows replaced bad clusters in file …’, then at the end it says ’0 KB in bad sectors’. Can anyone explain how this can be possible? How can you have bad clusters without having bad sectors? Regards, Bill
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| October 7, 2010 9:18 PM
Hardware, Software, Tech support
Installation and updates
Howdy folks, Tryin to keep things going around here….need some advice. I have Win2003 servers and Active Directory…..single domain….approx. 100 client computers…..one location. Am upgrading all computers from Office XP to Office 2003. My project: Install Office 2003 and all updates remotely without going to each machine. My progress: I tried the method of creating [...]
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| April 23, 2008 9:36 PM
Access control, Active Directory, Application security, backdoors, Bandwidth, Browsers, Cabling, Cisco, Compliance, configuration, CRM, Current threats, Database, DataCenter, Desktop management applications, Desktops, Development, DHCP, Disaster Recovery, Distribution/logistics applications, DNS, Encryption, Ethernet, Exchange, filtering, Firewalls, Forensics, General Directories, Hacking, Hardware, Help Desk, Hubs, human factors, Incident response, Instant Messaging, Intrusion management, Lotus Domino, Management, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Operations Manager, Microsoft Systems Management Server, Microsoft Windows, Network applications management, Network management software, Network monitoring, Network protocols, Network security, Networking, Networking services, OS, Patch management, patching, PEN testing, Platform Security, Policies, Project management, Protocol analysis, Remote management, Risk management, Routers, Secure Coding, Security, Security Program Management, Servers, Software, Software testing, Spyware, SQL Server, SSL/TLS, Switches, Systems management software, TCP, Tech support, Trojans, Viruses, VPN, vulnerability management, Web security, Wireless, worms
Howdy folks, Tryin to keep things going around here….need some advice. I have Win2003 servers and Active Directory…..single domain….approx. 100 client computers…..one location. Am upgrading all computers from Office XP to Office 2003. My project: Install Office 2003 and all updates remotely without going to each machine. My progress: I tried the method of creating [...]
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| April 23, 2008 9:36 PM
Access control, Active Directory, Application security, backdoors, Bandwidth, Browsers, Cabling, Cisco, Compliance, configuration, CRM, Current threats, Database, DataCenter, Desktop management applications, Desktops, Development, DHCP, Disaster Recovery, Distribution/logistics applications, DNS, Encryption, Ethernet, Exchange, filtering, Firewalls, Forensics, General Directories, Hacking, Hardware, Help Desk, Hubs, human factors, Incident response, Instant Messaging, Intrusion management, Lotus Domino, Management, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Operations Manager, Microsoft Systems Management Server, Microsoft Windows, Network applications management, Network management software, Network monitoring, Network protocols, Network security, Networking, Networking services, OS, Patch management, patching, PEN testing, Platform Security, Policies, Project management, Protocol analysis, Remote management, Risk management, Routers, Secure Coding, Security, Security Program Management, Servers, Software, Software testing, Spyware, SQL Server, SSL/TLS, Switches, Systems management software, TCP, Tech support, Trojans, Viruses, VPN, vulnerability management, Web security, Wireless, worms
Network Connection Freezes
For some reason, at random, among 20 PCs on my network, in the morning or during the day, the network connection stops responding for both intranet and internet communications. The only solution thus far is to remove the NIC from the Device Manager, reboot the PC, and let Windows XP Pro find the network card [...]
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| September 1, 2010 11:31 AM
3Com, Access, Access control, Active Directory, Application security, Availability, Avaya, backdoors, Bandwidth, Bind, Biometrics, Browsers, Cabling, Cisco, Compliance, configuration, CRM, Current threats, Database, DataCenter, Dell, Desktops, DHCP, Digital certificates, Disaster Recovery, DNS, Encryption, Enterasys, Ethernet, Exchange, FDDI, filtering, Firewalls, Forensics, Foundry, Frame Relay, General Directories, H.323, Hacking, Hardware, Hewlett-Packard, Hubs, human factors, Identity & Access Management, Incident response, Instant Messaging, Interoperability, Intrusion management, IPv4, IPv6, Juniper Networks, LDAP, Lotus Domino, Lucent, Management, Microprocessors, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Windows, MPLS, NetBIOS, Network monitoring, Network protocols, Network security, Networking, Networking services, NFS, NIC, Nortel, Novell IPX/SPX, Novell NDS, OS, Patch management, patching, PEN testing, Performance management, Ping, Platform Security, Policies, Printers, provisioning, Risk management, Routers, Secure Coding, Security, Security Program Management, Security tokens, Servers, Single sign-on, SIP, Software, Spyware, SQL Server, SSL/TLS, Switches, TCP, Tech support, Trojans, Viruses, VPN, vulnerability management, Web security, WINS, Wireless, worms
For some reason, at random, among 20 PCs on my network, in the morning or during the day, the network connection stops responding for both intranet and internet communications. The only solution thus far is to remove the NIC from the Device Manager, reboot the PC, and let Windows XP Pro find the network card [...]
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| September 1, 2010 11:31 AM
3Com, Access, Access control, Active Directory, Application security, Availability, Avaya, backdoors, Bandwidth, Bind, Biometrics, Browsers, Cabling, Cisco, Compliance, configuration, CRM, Current threats, Database, DataCenter, Dell, Desktops, DHCP, Digital certificates, Disaster Recovery, DNS, Encryption, Enterasys, Ethernet, Exchange, FDDI, filtering, Firewalls, Forensics, Foundry, Frame Relay, General Directories, H.323, Hacking, Hardware, Hewlett-Packard, Hubs, human factors, Identity & Access Management, Incident response, Instant Messaging, Interoperability, Intrusion management, IPv4, IPv6, Juniper Networks, LDAP, Lotus Domino, Lucent, Management, Microprocessors, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Windows, MPLS, NetBIOS, Network monitoring, Network protocols, Network security, Networking, Networking services, NFS, NIC, Nortel, Novell IPX/SPX, Novell NDS, OS, Patch management, patching, PEN testing, Performance management, Ping, Platform Security, Policies, Printers, provisioning, Risk management, Routers, Secure Coding, Security, Security Program Management, Security tokens, Servers, Single sign-on, SIP, Software, Spyware, SQL Server, SSL/TLS, Switches, TCP, Tech support, Trojans, Viruses, VPN, vulnerability management, Web security, WINS, Wireless, worms
USB Flash Drives Not Installing On XP
Hello All! I’ve been noticing recently that certain USB drives have not been installing automatically to windows XP pro. I’m working on one right now and have not found a solution to it yet. A user needs to install a Sandisk Cruzer Mini USB Drive to her machine which uses XP Pro. Instead of installing [...]
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| July 28, 2006 8:57 PM
Access control, Application security, Availability, backdoors, Backup & recovery, Browsers, Career development, Current threats, Database, DataCenter, Desktop management applications, Desktops, Development, Encryption, Exchange, filtering, Hacking, Hardware, Hewlett-Packard, human factors, Instant Messaging, Management, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Windows, Networking, OS, Patch management, SCSI, Secure Coding, Security, Servers, Software, Software testing, Spyware, SQL Server, SSL/TLS, Storage, Storage management, Storage products and equipment, Tape drives/Libraries, Tech support, Training, Trojans, Viruses, Web security, worms
Hello All! I’ve been noticing recently that certain USB drives have not been installing automatically to windows XP pro. I’m working on one right now and have not found a solution to it yet. A user needs to install a Sandisk Cruzer Mini USB Drive to her machine which uses XP Pro. Instead of installing [...]
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| July 28, 2006 8:57 PM
Access control, Application security, Availability, backdoors, Backup & recovery, Browsers, Career development, Current threats, Database, DataCenter, Desktop management applications, Desktops, Development, Encryption, Exchange, filtering, Hacking, Hardware, Hewlett-Packard, human factors, Instant Messaging, Management, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Windows, Networking, OS, Patch management, SCSI, Secure Coding, Security, Servers, Software, Software testing, Spyware, SQL Server, SSL/TLS, Storage, Storage management, Storage products and equipment, Tape drives/Libraries, Tech support, Training, Trojans, Viruses, Web security, worms
Messages sittin gin Outgoing Queue
SBS 2003 w/Exchange 2003 fully patched. Since I have applied the latest round of patches, no mail has left this server. The message I get when looking at the queues is “The remote server did not respond to a connection request.” I’ve been looking all over the Internet and have not found anything that may [...]
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| July 20, 2006 10:19 PM
Exchange, Software
SBS 2003 w/Exchange 2003 fully patched. Since I have applied the latest round of patches, no mail has left this server. The message I get when looking at the queues is “The remote server did not respond to a connection request.” I’ve been looking all over the Internet and have not found anything that may [...]
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| July 20, 2006 10:19 PM
Exchange, Software
OWA on SBS2003 Network Question
I would like to switch the OWA IIS server from the main contraoller box in a SBS2003 network to a member server in the same network (currently being used as a TS server) What needs to be done and can it be done in this network environment? All help is greatly appreciated…
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| July 17, 2006 6:52 AM
Desktops, Exchange, Exchange security, Hardware, Interoperability, Management, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Windows, OS, Security, Servers, Software, SQL Server, Tech support, Web site design & management
I would like to switch the OWA IIS server from the main contraoller box in a SBS2003 network to a member server in the same network (currently being used as a TS server) What needs to be done and can it be done in this network environment? All help is greatly appreciated…
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| July 17, 2006 6:52 AM
Desktops, Exchange, Exchange security, Hardware, Interoperability, Management, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Windows, OS, Security, Servers, Software, SQL Server, Tech support, Web site design & management
Windows 2000 Pro NT Passwords
I have forgot my windows passwords all profiles to log on to my computer running Windows 2000 Pro NT. No matter what I type I get the same response “The system could not log you on. Make sure your User name and domain are correct, then type your password again. Letters in passwords must be [...]
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| March 30, 2010 9:24 PM
Software
I have forgot my windows passwords all profiles to log on to my computer running Windows 2000 Pro NT. No matter what I type I get the same response “The system could not log you on. Make sure your User name and domain are correct, then type your password again. Letters in passwords must be [...]
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| March 30, 2010 9:24 PM
Software
Unable to move mailboxes from Exchange 5.5 to Exchange 2003
Here is my network setup: Exchange 5.5 Server running on a Windows 2000 Server Domain Controller. The DC is also running AD, DNS, DHCP and WINS. I’ve successfully introduced an exchange 2003 running on a windows 2003 server into my exchange 5.5 organization. I am trying to move user mailboxes over to the new exchange [...]
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| July 6, 2006 8:44 AM
Active Directory, Exchange, Interoperability, LDAP, Microsoft Windows, Software, Tech support
Here is my network setup: Exchange 5.5 Server running on a Windows 2000 Server Domain Controller. The DC is also running AD, DNS, DHCP and WINS. I’ve successfully introduced an exchange 2003 running on a windows 2003 server into my exchange 5.5 organization. I am trying to move user mailboxes over to the new exchange [...]
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| July 6, 2006 8:44 AM
Active Directory, Exchange, Interoperability, LDAP, Microsoft Windows, Software, Tech support
Installing Printers Based on Active Directory Group
Hi All, I’m looking to install all my printers based on security groups within active directory I was planning on using the script below: *** START SCRIPT PRINTERS.VBS *** Const IT_GROUP = “IT” Set WshShell = WScript.CreateObject(“WScript.Shell”) Set WshNetwork = CreateObject(“WScript.Network”) Set ADSysInfo = CreateObject(“ADSystemInfo”) Set CurrentUser = GetObject(“LDAP://” & ADSysinfo.UserName) strGroups = LCase(Join(CurrentUser.MemberOf)) ON [...]
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| July 19, 2006 3:13 AM
DataCenter, Development, Hardware, Help Desk, Microsoft Windows, Network testing, Networking, Remote management, Software, Tech support
Hi All, I’m looking to install all my printers based on security groups within active directory I was planning on using the script below: *** START SCRIPT PRINTERS.VBS *** Const IT_GROUP = “IT” Set WshShell = WScript.CreateObject(“WScript.Shell”) Set WshNetwork = CreateObject(“WScript.Network”) Set ADSysInfo = CreateObject(“ADSystemInfo”) Set CurrentUser = GetObject(“LDAP://” & ADSysinfo.UserName) strGroups = LCase(Join(CurrentUser.MemberOf)) ON [...]
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| July 19, 2006 3:13 AM
DataCenter, Development, Hardware, Help Desk, Microsoft Windows, Network testing, Networking, Remote management, Software, Tech support
Can’t login as Administrator
Hello Everybody, I can’t login to adminstrator profile in my standalone win 2000 adv server. I use this system for my study purposes. What happened actually is when I was shuting my system, it got powered off because of some UPS problem and the next time when I logged in using Administrator, it showed me [...]
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| June 29, 2006 7:29 AM
Backup & recovery, Cabling, Data analysis, Data mining/analysis, Data warehousing applications, Database, DataCenter, DataManagement, DB2, Desktop management applications, Desktops, DHCP, DNS, Ecommerce applications, Enterprise Desktop, Exchange, Hardware, Hewlett-Packard, Hubs, Instant Messaging, Lotus Domino, Management, Microsoft Systems Management Server, Microsoft Windows, Network management software, Networking, Networking services, Oracle, OS, PC/Windows Connectivity, Power management, Routers, Security, Servers, Software, SQL Server, Switches, Systems management software, Tech support, Training
Hello Everybody, I can’t login to adminstrator profile in my standalone win 2000 adv server. I use this system for my study purposes. What happened actually is when I was shuting my system, it got powered off because of some UPS problem and the next time when I logged in using Administrator, it showed me [...]
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| June 29, 2006 7:29 AM
Backup & recovery, Cabling, Data analysis, Data mining/analysis, Data warehousing applications, Database, DataCenter, DataManagement, DB2, Desktop management applications, Desktops, DHCP, DNS, Ecommerce applications, Enterprise Desktop, Exchange, Hardware, Hewlett-Packard, Hubs, Instant Messaging, Lotus Domino, Management, Microsoft Systems Management Server, Microsoft Windows, Network management software, Networking, Networking services, Oracle, OS, PC/Windows Connectivity, Power management, Routers, Security, Servers, Software, SQL Server, Switches, Systems management software, Tech support, Training
Cannot copy from CD…
Does anyone have insight into why when I upgraded the hard drive and restored a system, all the restore CDs work except for the MS Works application. I thought maybe the CD was damaged but I was able to copy the data to a different system. So, I bought a copy of MS Office 2003 [...]
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| July 28, 2006 8:59 AM
Data analysis, Hardware, Interoperability, Software, Tech support
Does anyone have insight into why when I upgraded the hard drive and restored a system, all the restore CDs work except for the MS Works application. I thought maybe the CD was damaged but I was able to copy the data to a different system. So, I bought a copy of MS Office 2003 [...]
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| July 28, 2006 8:59 AM
Data analysis, Hardware, Interoperability, Software, Tech support
WinXP font size/style error
Hi, I have an WinXP PC with a font problem. When the font is size 12 or below, everything is OK. If I choose size 14, the font is displayed (and printed) as bold. In Word I can still choose to make the 14 font bold, then it’s even more bold. It’s like XP believes, [...]
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| June 25, 2006 2:23 PM
DataCenter, Development, Microsoft Windows, Software, Software testing
Hi, I have an WinXP PC with a font problem. When the font is size 12 or below, everything is OK. If I choose size 14, the font is displayed (and printed) as bold. In Word I can still choose to make the 14 font bold, then it’s even more bold. It’s like XP believes, [...]
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| June 25, 2006 2:23 PM
DataCenter, Development, Microsoft Windows, Software, Software testing
