Windows 2003 Server configuration

I have been asked to configure a new server for a small Health care clinic. Previously they were using a Dell Dimension as a file server with open shares throughout the network and all users logging in as administrators. Considering the risks involved with HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and...

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Allow non-power users to “safely” eject removable media.

Does anyone know a way in which I can allow out public computer users the ability to safely remove their flash media drives? I found a setting in group policy, but I can only allow admins or power users. I do not want to make the public user a power user on the local machine. The clients are WinXP...

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Terminal services client hangs on connection

Hello to everyone I have a recurring problem with one of the Terminal services clients (MSTSC version 5.0 on OS Win2K SP4): when I try to connect to any terminal server - a window appears, with plain black (ok, or blue) screen and cursor on it - and hangs forever, not responding to any events. I...

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Excel – Out of memory

Hi, I have a Win2000 Server that we are using for our production QC System. I need to run 3 excel files with macros (Excel 2000) on the server for a monthly report. My problem is that each of these Excel files are already 30MB. When opening the third Excel file, the system prompts that it is out of...

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Joining computer to the domain and adding computer to specific OU

Hi, all! Usually when you join computer to the domain, the account of this computer is created in Computers container. I have a remote office and OU of this office in AD. That office has a local system administrator. He should be able to join computers in his office to the domain. I've gave him a...

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Windows 2003 Terminal Server – Remove Shutdown

I have tried to remove the shutdown on a windows 2003 terminal server by using the following procedure but I can't gain access to the group list: gpedit.msc Local Computer Policy Computer Configuration Windows Settings Security Settings Local Policies User Rights Assignment Shutdown the System...

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How do you increase the primary partion size in Win2K Pro

I am running into space issues on a Win2K Pro desktop. How can I expand the primary partion (C: drive) to utilize unused space on another drive (on the same physical disk)? I do also have a second physical disk with space available if a solution exists using that option. Could I solve the space...

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Group Policy – adding shortcut to all users desktop

I am a complete novice to group policy, so if you answer, please take me step by step. I would like to use Group Policy to add a IE shortcut to "all users - desktop". How exactly do I do this? Thanks!

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Access Outlook express in home computer

I set it up a new computer in my home office (connected via cable modem), and also want to access the program from the downstairs computer (wireless connection). The problem is some incoming emails show up on the office program and others show up on the downstairs machine (I think when the...

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Windows XP upgrade?

I have a user with an older version of Windows XP professional. Is it possible to upgrade him with a newer upgrade of XP? If so, how is that possible? The reason for the upgrade is because he is having trouble getting SP2 without the newer version of XP Pro. I don't want to have to purchase a new...

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Monitor Internet bandwidth

Good day, We are using Windows 2000 Small Business Server in our organization with Exchange, DNS and ISA server configured. 1. I want to monitor the internet usage by the users. 2. I want to take a report on monthly or daily basis how much MB/GB utilized by each user. Thanks for your reply in...

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How to monitor and manage LAN gateway from a Helius router?

Hi everyone, I am trying to filter/manage a gateway through a Helius router for directway. We are running Windows 2000 Server with all XP clients, around 50 of them. We have active directory running with the domain controller handing out DNS and DHCP to clients. All clients are pointing to the...

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Internet Fraud, Schemes, Hackers and the like

Often times many consumers get these e-mails from Nigeria, Russia, China and so on purporting a long drawn out story about a deceased king and so on. They can be caught by looking at their headers, but I've been told sometimes they use fake e-mail addresses. Is their a fool proof way to identify...

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Desktop lockdown

Hi all, I have 30+ windows 2000 clients running of a NT4 Server. The clients are locked down via gpedit but due to teacher requirements need the right click enabled. What i want to do is either: Stop any changes to desktop, or set a default wallpaper that cannot be changed. We have no money despite...

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Tape Media Library and BRMS

Environment: OS/400 V5R2; Tape Library: IBM 3570. Problem: during backup operations using TAPMLB01 thru BRMS, message CPF416A is issued. When we try to change the status of the resource TAP05 associated with TAPMLB01 we get message CPF67E4. However, it is possible to get the 3570 work manually with...

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Save log view in Event Viewer

Howdy folks, If I create a new log view in event viewer and filter the results, is there any way to save this view? Every time I close event viewer I have to re-create it. Probably just MS by design.... Is there any way to script it?

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LAN connectivity problem with Compaq notebook

I have a Compaq EVO n1020v notebook. This works fine in our office LAN and sometimes it does not at all. Office LAN is a workgroup with ICS enabled in win 2K server. If I check the IP of the notebook it shows the IP of the LAN but never connects to the internet, can't access LAN...

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Upgrading with Windows 2003 Server

We have 10 WIN2K servers in our environment. 3 of these servers are domain controllers. The rest are member servers. We would like to upgrade with WIN2003 server. Does any one have any tips or pointers on how to go about this task. Is the upgrade process straight forward or should we think about...

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Server lifting

Some of the new DC servers we just got in are quite heavy, and loading them into the rack is becoming a pain, literally. I've seen some lifts online, but they all seem to be general warehouse lifts. Anyone know of something better?

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Drive letter issue in 2003 terminal server application

I have a situation where I have a terminal server with a C and D drive with all user related stuff on D & all system related & boot is C. I need to install a new application which requires each user to map drive letter C to a network folder on another server. Apparently, there's no way...

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