Addiing Windows Xp pro clients from a Windows 2003 server
I am a Network Administrator’s assist. I need to find out if we can add the clients all at the same time to the server? They all have the same permissions, configurations…etc. There are only 10 clients for 1 building. If we were to get these as raw machines can we install Windows Xp pro [...]

Answer Question   |  March 7, 2008  10:58 PM
Networking, Servers, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP

outlook 2003 using server 2003 errors
I am in charge of a small office network with a server using windows 2003. Recently we have started having problems with outlook 2003 on one pc. First we lost the ability to print emails. We can print attachments opened in word et al but not directly from the email. Now we have lost the [...]

Answer Question   |  September 28, 2008  12:10 AM
Outlook, Outlook 2003, Windows Server 2003

schedule task could not run
We run a schedule task on our 2003 server. The task to execute a program runs for 1 day only. The next day the task shows “could not start” and after reentering the password for authentication it would start again for another day. I know its not an authentication problem due to the task run [...]

Answer Question   |  March 5, 2008  11:31 PM
Authentication, Scheduling, Windows Server 2003

Installing Terminal server to existing domain
I have a client who has Server 2003 R2 installed running 2 line of business applications on SQL Express databases, plus Exchange. They have installed a Second server as a Terminal Server to provide access for remote workers. Do I have to reinstall the applications on the Terminal Server, or is there a way to [...]

Answer Question   |  March 5, 2008  7:07 AM
Exchange, SQL Express, Terminal Server, Windows Server 2003

Can one instance of SQL Server 2005 support two databases on one server running Windows 2003?
Can one instance of SQL Server 2005 support two databases on one server running Windows 2003?

Answer Question   |  March 5, 2008  11:33 PM
SQL Server 2005, Windows Server 2003

Windows 2003 Paged Pool issues
I have a large file system (2TB, 80 million files) that constantly runs terrible after it’s paged pool hits 300MB…..In my case rather quickly. It appears the memory manager cannot trim memory fast enough no matter what I tell the registry. I can’t seem to find any app leaks either. If have tried the Memory [...]

Answer Question   |  March 6, 2008  4:45 PM
Windows Server 2003

Windows Server 2003 File Auditing
I have File Auditing turned on for several folders- is it possible (free or no cost) to send notifications of the auditing?

Answer Question   |  March 5, 2008  4:38 PM
File Auditing, Windows Server 2003

Winmail.dat attachment issue.
I have a mail with winmail.dat attachment, I have no idea how to open it. Can somebody help me?

Answer Question   |  March 5, 2008  3:43 PM
Exchange, Windows Server 2003

client machine Printer sharing problems on Windows Server 2003
Hi i am running a windows server 2003 with active directory. We have 20 client computers connected to the server, 1 network printer attached to a prin server., and one shared printer attached to a client machine. Problem i want the shared printer that ia attached to the machime, to be shared to the other [...]

Answer Question   |  March 4, 2008  3:06 PM
Active Directory, Domain, Windows Server 2003

Maintain History of Folder/File Accessing
Dear all, is there any tool for windows network that tell you the creator of the Folder and File and maintian all history of the active directory users. The problem is that i have shared three folder on the window server2003. Different user access these folder and place their data in it. i want to [...]

Answer Question   |  March 4, 2008  5:32 AM
Active Directory, Security, Windows Server 2003

Hide Netlogon/SysVol folder
Hi We have a windows 2003 service domain and want to hide the netlogon and sysvol from clients, If I change the permission then the logon scipts don’t work anymore as it can’t excute the scripts. How do I hide these folders from all domain users? Thanks

Answer Question   |  April 1, 2009  3:13 AM
Windows 2000 Server, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP

Windows Server 2003- Quota limit on shared folders
Hi We have a Windows 2003 server with a shared HD and lots of shared folders, I want to put a quota on all the shared folders, I think the quota system only works for the entire drive or users counts. Do I need 3rd party software? Thanks Ken

Answer Question   |  March 7, 2008  4:19 AM
Shared folders, Windows Server 2003

Server 2003.. lost access to workgroup
Installed server 2003′s SP2 onto an existing 2003 in Dec 2007 Replaced a switch between the server & 10 clients..today Can’t access workgroup computers.. Server has 2 switches on 2 different gig-network cards.. untouched switch/one is good.. can see workgroup pc’s attached to that switch error as noted from client pc not accessing server… GZ [...]

Answer Question   |  March 5, 2008  3:27 AM
Network connectivity, Windows Server 2003, Workgroup

Hiding sysvol and netlogon
We have a Windows 2003 server with XP pro client, when the user logins to the domain they could browse the network or type in the UNC path and see the netlogon or sysvol, how do I hid this from the domain users, I think I tried setting no read permissions on those foldes but [...]

Answer Question   |  March 4, 2008  3:34 AM
NETLOGON, SYSVOL, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP

DNS Implementation
Hello Sir, I am a MCSE Student, i am trying to install Active Directoy on my Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Server, with the command “DCPROMO” within the INstallation i am asked to setup that ” Install and Configure the DNS on this server and et this computer to use this DNS Server as its preffered [...]

Answer Question   |  February 29, 2008  6:30 PM
Active Directory, DNS, Windows Server 2003

How do I deny delete permissions?
I am on a Windows Server 2003 environment and I am currently working on folder permissions. Here is a small diagram of folders: Folder A / B C / / D E F G I am trying to deny deleting folders A, B and C but still allow users below that level to delete and [...]

Answer Question   |  February 29, 2008  4:04 PM
Permissions and settings, Windows Security, Windows Server 2003

Upgrading And changing Servers
I inheritaed a badly designed system when I joined my current company. The previous I.T guy set up a windows 2000 server (PDC) with active directory on a old pentium 3 server with no raid system no BDC. Now the drive is causing problems and I need to replace the drive/or the whole server. As [...]

Answer Question   |  February 27, 2008  10:20 PM
BDC, PDC, Replacing Servers, Server upgrades, Windows 2000 Server, Windows Server 2003

Do old certificates pose a security threat?
From our Windows Server 2003 Web server, we are using Windows certification services for issuing certificates for our clients. After issuing the certificate to the client, the certificates are stored in the server. Is there any way to delete the issued certificates from the server? Do they pose a security risk if they remain on [...]

Answer Question   |  February 28, 2008  10:02 PM
Security certificate, Windows Server 2003

Duplicate file names in Windows Server 2003
I need Windows Server 2003 folders to allow uploading duplicate file names. An example of a file that would be in this folder is mytest.txt file. Someone would have a newer version but would keep the same file name. I need them to have access to overwrite the existing file without any prompts, and the [...]

Answer Question   |  March 5, 2008  9:29 PM
Windows Security, Windows Server 2003

Why can’t I open this Group Policy object?
I am unable to open a Group Policy Object. The system cannot find the path specified in Windows Server 2003. I can open about half of the GPOs and edit them, but I can’t open the other half. If I rebuild the GPO, it works fine. I have run DCDIAG (Clean), GPOTOOL (Clean), I have [...]

Answer Question   |  March 4, 2008  9:27 PM
GPO, Group Policy Objects, Windows Security, Windows Server 2003