This problem is caused by Mopier Mode being enabled by default. The idea of Mopier Mode is to minimize computer and network traffic by sending only 1 copy to a printer equipped with suitable internal memory. That stored copy is then used to produce the multiple copies. Most HP Laser jets do not have suitable internal memory and so only the… Read More »
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/983551
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C:\Windows\System32\mtedit.exe Or Migrate GPO’s Between Domains http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc781458(v=ws.10).aspx
How to make a universal Windows 7 disk http://code.kliu.org/misc/winisoutils/ How To Create Bootable Windows 7 USB To Install Windows 7 From USB Flash Drive (Using Windows 7 DVD/USB Tool) How To: Install Windows 7 Or Windows 8 From USB Drive [Detailed 100% Working Guide]
Tools http://www.ks-soft.net/hostmon.eng/wmi/index.htm Filters SCS – ProductType = Domain Controller Servers Only SELECT * FROM Win32_OperatingSystem WHERE ProductType = 2 SCS – ProductType = All Servers SELECT * FROM Win32_OperatingSystem WHERE ProductType = 2 OR ProductType = 3 SCS – ProductType = All Workstations SELECT * FROM Win32_OperatingSystem WHERE ProductType = 1 Download Filters for Import…… Read More »
Go to the Original Url above. You’ll need pushprinterconnections.exe for XP machines which is available by downloading pmcmgmt.exe from Windows Server 2003 R2 Administration Tools Pack (x86) Windows Server 2003 R2 Administration Tools Pack (x64) Extract pushprinterconnections.exe from pmcmgmt.exe. Create a new Group Policy called SCS – Printers. To deploy printers by Computer do the following (tested)… Edit the policy… Read More »
Notepad Plus Plus PDFCreator Advanced IP Scanner Softperfect Network Scanner – Download Spectrum’s copy with config file and NIC database
CAREFUL IF COPYING AND PASTING ANY OF THE CODE BELOW. WORDPRESS ENCODES QUOTES AND THIS CAUSES PROBLEMS WHEN PASTING THE CODE INTO GROUP POLICY EDITOR Download Dameware files from http://files.spectrumcs.net/public/Software/DameWare/ and store in a shared directory on one of the servers on the network (ie \\server\support\GPO_Software\Dameware) Create the following three WMI filters, each having TWO… Read More »
kixtart.kix /* ** Logon Script ** Created by Steve Scotter / Spectrum Computer Solutions ** Dated 15-04-2012 */ DEBUG OFF SetConsole(“Maximize”) IF @DATE = “2012/04/15” include “\\domain.local\SysVol\domain.local\Policies\{FCD242C7-4602-4A1B-9484-F54A3D903D41}\User\Scripts\Logon\message.kix” ENDIF IF @DATE = “2012/04/16” include “\\domain.local\SysVol\domain.local\Policies\{FCD242C7-4602-4A1B-9484-F54A3D903D41}\User\Scripts\Logon\message.kix” ENDIF include “\\domain.local\SysVol\domain.local\Policies\{FCD242C7-4602-4A1B-9484-F54A3D903D41}\User\Scripts\Logon\functions.kix” $startTime = @Ticks $welcome = “Weclome to @Domain, @Fullname (@WkSta)” SetTitle($welcome) cls COLOR W+/n ? $welcome /************************************************** **… Read More »
I just found this, it returns space used for each table: EXEC sp_MSforeachtable @command1=”EXEC sp_spaceused ‘?'”
Backup Exec Errors —————— Backup- WebApplication\Content-DB 1 (ATHAGSERV\MICROSOFT##SSEE\SharePoint_AdminContent_d4e397f2-a27a-48a0-a628-d25db6672bab)V-79-40960-37914 – Database SharePoint_AdminContent_d4e397f2-a27a-48a0-a628-d25db6672bab is configured to maintain transaction logs. Transaction log backups are not being performed. This will result in the log growing to fill all available disk space. Regular log backups should be scheduled or the database should be changed to the simple recovery mode. Backup-… Read More »
A flexible Active Directory reporting tool with over 170 built in reports as well as the option to create your own With more flexability than other Active Directory reporting tools and a modern user friendly interface, AD Info lets you easily query your Active Directory domain for the information you need. Use one of the… Read More »
If you used the DHCP Server GUI to backup and restore the DHCP database accross 2003 / 2008 servers you’ll eventually run into problems, Although the DHCP Server service will start and everything looks okay, after a few days (or less) weird things that to happen (clients getting DHCP Access denied errors!). I suspect its because… Read More »
When installing SQL 2008 R2 on the second server of a Small Business Server 2011 Premium pack you might be asked for your SQL Product key. I tried all three of the codes I had on the two SBS COA’s that came with the media with no success. Leaving the product key as… Read More »
I kept getting redirected to http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2497281 when attempting to get to www.windowsupdates.com on a PC which has just has SP3 installed. I needed to update the Windows Update Agent to get access http://support.microsoft.com/kb/949104 https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/943144 x86-based versions of Windows: Download WindowsUpdateAgent30-x86.exe (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=100334). x64-based versions of Windows: Download WindowsUpdateAgent30-x64.exe (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=100335). Itanium-based versions of Windows: Download WindowsUpdateAgent30-ia64.exe (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=100336).… Read More »
To log on to this remote computer, you must be granted the Allow log on through Terminal Services right. By default, members of the Remote Destop Users group have this right. If you are not a member of the Remote Desktop Users group or another group that has this right, or if the Remote Desktop… Read More »
As yet, untested! Windows XP Home Edition (HE) does not come with or support Remote Desktop, or Terminal Services feature. There is Remote Desktop Connection (RDC) client which allows user to connect to remote host, but now accepting any remote desktop connection to the Windows XP Home PC. However, there is way to install and… Read More »
As yet, untested! Here’s a trick to convert and turn Windows XP Home Edition to Windows XP Pro Edition, from within the operating system without going through installation again. Ok, let’s be frank. The hack doesn’t actually install and add in all the features from Windows XP Professional that Windows XP Home lacks of, such… Read More »
WMI Filtering With this method, you can filter the computers which are affected by your policy, based on common properties of the Operating System. For example, some packages might distinguish between 32-bit and 64-bit, some packages might only work on Vista or later, whereas other packages apply only to servers. With WMI, you can target… Read More »
14-July-2011 – This post needs polishing! 14-Dec-2011 – Improved by repeating exercise at PCA. 01-Aug-2012 – I have created a script to create directory structure and openssl.cfg available at http://files.spectrumcs.net/public/Exchange-OpenSSL/ 28-Aug-2012 – Look at http://www.sslshopper.com/csr-decoder.html and consider creating a web portal which will create the CA and Certs in one go. Before diving in, remember to do the… Read More »
If you receive a bounce message with the following message when sending an email to a distribution list. Delivery has failed to these recipients or groups: distribution-group@domain.com Your message can’t be delivered because delivery to this address is restricted. Within Exchange Management Console navigate to Microsoft Exchange -> Microsoft Exchange on-Premises -> Recipient Configuration ->… Read More »
Here’s a little time-saving tip for working with mailboxes in Exchange 2010. Normally if you need full access to another user’s mailbox in Exchange 2007/2010 you would highlight their mailbox in the Exchange Management Console and the choose “Manage Full Access…” from the action pane. You would have to do this individually for each mailbox… Read More »
Open a command prompt and run “ServerManagerCmd -i RSAT-ADDS” on any DC (any Exchange server if not a DC) and restart them. Goto Services.msc and make sure “Net.Tcp Port Sharing Service” service is set to automatically run. Open a command prompt, change directory to the scripts directory within your Exchange 2010 media and then run… Read More »