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Active Directory SYSVOL & NETLOGON restores
An environment has multiple domain controllers and the SYSVOL/NETLOGON folders are missing on some or out of sync on others. This can happen because of a communication issue between servers, DNS, or a failed domain controller installation. Try to do a non-auth restore on the non-PDC DC. This will use the files on the PDC as the master. Try to do an auth restore on the PDC and then a non-auth restore on all the other DCs. The following weblinks detail both processes 1....
read moreActivate Remote Desktop Licensing / Terminal Server Licensing
This is for 2008 R2 and assuming you already have remote desktop or remoteapps set up. Go into the Server Manager to add roles. Roles – Remote Desktop – Add Role Services Choose Remote Desktop Licensing and install it Open the Remote Desktop Licensing Manager and it should automatically pull in the server Right click and activate the server Install the licensing in the same wizard by entering the key in and activating it You may need to go back into the Remote Desktop Session Host Configuration and change the mode to either...
read moreAccounting CS unable to find database
These errors indicate that the Practice CS program on the workstation is not able to connect to the SQL Server. Common Fixes on a New Installation If this is a new installation of Practice CS, and the program is failing at multiple workstations, then usually the problem is a result of settings on the SQL server. Additionally, if you have installed the Practice CS program on the SQL server (during Step #3 of the installation), you will usually find that Practice CS works properly when accessed from the server itself. In this instance, the...
read moreAbila MIP workstations can’t connect to server’s sqlexpress database
On the server, restart the SQL Server (SQLEXPRESS) and SQL Server Browser services. Give it a few minutes and try again. You may want to make sure everyone is out of the program first.
read moreASUS RT-AC68U 2.4ghz wifi signal sucks, but 5ghz wifi is fine
When using a dual band wifi router, anyone connecting to the 2.4ghz network would only work about 5 feet from the device and die off / drop signal as soon as you moved away from it. This is for an ASUS RT-AC68U router. Go into the settings for the SSID and choose channel bandwidth 20mhz instead of 20/40
read more.Net Framework 3.5 installation for Windows 8.1
Make sure Windows 8.1 setup files are on hand and type the following into command prompt when run as admin: Dism /online /enable-feature /featurename:NetFx3 /All /Source:F:\sources\sxs /LimitAccess Change /Source to the correct drive path letter of the Windows 8.1 setup...
read moreAD Tidy – Active Directory cleanup tool
Identify and clean up inactive user and computer accounts in your Active Directory domain Search your Active Directory domain for user/computer accounts that are no longer in use by filtering based on last logon time, DNS record timestamp, and much more. You can then perform a number of actions on the accounts that were found – such as moving them to another OU, disabling them, setting a random password, removing them from all groups, and much more. Features Report on both user and computer accounts Search entire domain or select a...
read moreOWA displays different in IE 11
It displays in the old light mode by default in IE 11. To change it back, you have to view the site in compatibility mode and restart the browser. Click on the gear on the top right and go to Compatibility View settings, then add the site. If you are already at the site, it should appear in the list to be...
read moreHow to Enable and Disable IE Ehanced Security on Server 2008
Open Server Manager. Start button then Control Panel Programs and Features then Turn Windows features on or off which is located to the left on the window. This will get you to the Server Manager. Make sure to high light the node Server manager this should be the root. The Server Manager shown below. This is where you will click on Configure IE ESC (Enhanced Security Configuration) located at the right to disable the enhanced security. You will get a prompt to disable this security for administrators and users as seen...
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