Block computer login to only one user
I have a computer for two of my GI doctors that runs very sensitive software. I've asked the office not to logon to that PC and surf the web but obviously know one listens, so now its time to take...
View ArticleNetlogon share does not exist and DCDIAG failed test "netlogons" 67
Two Server 2012 DCs. I've been pulling my hair out trying to get this thing solved. DC1 is fine. DC2 has the problem. We tried an authoritative synchronization restore using adsiedit on DC1. We...
View ArticleLocal Users and Groups Group Policy -update
I have question on this issue, I've created a group policy some time ago, to change the local support account password on workstations in the domain.Now when I go to it to change password its grey out...
View Articlemapped drives over wifi
Greetings,Windows Server 2012 (new) AD environment.When my students login they're either missing their home directory (h:\) or the drive is mapped but inaccessible. This being over wifi. Plugged in...
View Articlesecurity log 80% full warning
I've configured 2008 GPO to set the max size, backup when full of the security/audit log.Is there a GPO setting to give a warning when the log is at 80% full? Tom
View Article2008 AD Domain Forest Functionality issue
I have a weird one.We had an environment with a 2003 DC and then set up a new 2008 R2 Serverran DCPROMO on the 2008 R2 box and made it a DC.Transferred all the FSMO and roles to the new 2008 R2.Ran...
View Articleadd java security exception for site
Greetings,Windows 8.1 Java JRE 1.7 With all the new security features in Java, i need to add a security exception into my clients.I'm referencing Control Panel>>Java>>security...
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Domain Password Complexity requirements
I am a part time Admin for a company with a server 2008 r2 domain, all desktops except for 2 laptops are win 7 pro. The problem I'm having is when a user attempts to change their password, they get the...
View ArticleIssues with FRS on 2008 R2 domains
Hello,So I'm trying to do some serious cleanup on this location I've inherited and would like some guidance from others that have encountered this issue. I noticed when trying to deploy a GPO that I...
View ArticleGPO Frustrations
So I'm scratching my head about to throw my computer through a window. I've created a GPO that affects a certain user account. When I log into any computer as that user for the first time, it pulls all...
View Article.local vs ad.domain.com
I just started reading some discussions but wanted some new feedback.In the past I have installed SBS 2011 and they set it up as domain.localWith some of the newer Server 2012 installs I have done I...
View ArticleGoogle Chrome user settings with roaming profiles.
I've discovered that when you have roaming profiles, Chrome doesn't keep your user settings unless you sign into chrome. With over two hundred users, this really isn't an option.I found this article...
View ArticleDemoting 2003 AD controller
We have 2 AD controllers, primary is 2003 and the secondary is 2008R2. We are wanting to demote the 2003 controller in order to upgrade the domain to 2008R2.I currently have no idea as to where to...
View Articlesysvol and netlogon shares missing after dcpromo
So this has been a project that I have been working on as of late. I am currently trying to transfer 2003 sbs AD/DNS/DHCP to 2008 R2. Currently, I have ran the DCPROMO on the 2008R2, and it everything...
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Domain default permission settings
I've been looking into exporting mailboxes from Exchange 2007 and I was getting an error. After some research itappears to be related to permissions issues.The error message and guide to resolve it...
View ArticleThe effect of changing the Active Directory password policy on existing users
Hello all,I want to implement a stronger password policy for our Windows 2003 domain. My question is, what will happen to the currently existing passwords that do not match the new policy?will the...
View ArticleActive Directory
Hi,I have two branches. Both running independently.Smaller branch where the company started has 30 users and domain.com with Netbios name of location.Bigger branch where the company opened has 100...
View ArticleAudit installed Apps rolled out via ad
Hello all,You'll be getting sick of me soon!We're going to be rolling applications out via AD soon, we've passed Idea generation and Design, and now we're testing the feature. I've already have 2...
View ArticleUser login its take time to shutdown
that pc is as domain when we logon as user its take time to shutdown why?
View ArticleGPO to allow domain users to share local folders.
From googling it states that domain users should be able to share folders as long as they are within their profile. That is not the case for me.I have set "Prevent users from sharing files within their...
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