Group Policy update issue-Network not present
GPupdate is failing with the error that the network is not present or not started. Yet i can connect to the servers resources and use RD to access it. The gpresult displays this message Group Policy...
View ArticleGroup policy object missing for internet settings IE10 and IE9
I am trying to set a default home page on my XP & 7 clients with group policy on my Windows 2008 R2 x64 server, and I seem to be missing the option to set it for IE9 and IE10 browsers (see...
View ArticleSchedule Access to Application via Group Policy or similar?
At a boarding school where I am contracted to work, they want to have a multiplayer computer game installed on the IT lab computers that will only be able to run during an evening activity, 5.45pm to...
View ArticleRemove Domain Admin Rights
What is the most simple way for me to remove local and domain admin rights from user accounts? I just got a new customer and all users have local and domain admin rights running server 2008 R2 for the...
View ArticleGroup Policy setting on Server 2003 restricts Windows Updates?
I have looked at my Server 2003's Group Edit and still can't find where to go to enable, disable or leave not configured so I can update windows! I want to be able to update Windows from any client on...
View ArticleServer 2008 r2 domain 3 Vista clients won't pull Group Policy mapped drives
Hi, Recently began administering this domain and started by adding some network drives. All of the Windows 7 clients have no issues pulling the drives mapped through Group Policy, none of the Vista...
View ArticleStop folder redirection using group policy
We have a folder redirection group policy that redirects user's documents to a network share. For some reason, one group's pics, music and videos are on the server. I want to push the folders back to...
View ArticleActive Directory Migration
I am trying to upgrade my domain to 2012 from 2003. I have installed the 2012 while leaving the 2003 DC in production dc but am having difficulties confirming proper replication before decommissioning...
View ArticleActive directory Authed but No Sync to SW7...help?
I have been working on this issue for the past week and a half and thus far the only people that SW has synced with AD is me and one other user. I still have 50 or so other users to add/sync so I can...
View ArticleFSMO clarification and guidance
I'm researching FSMO and it's a lot of information to take in. I was hoping I could get some guidance and advice on how to proceed. Environment: 6 or 7 servers running AD Role. One of those servers is...
View ArticleGetting Login times over last couple weeks of specific user (XP workstation)
I'm looking at a way to provide HR with login times for a certain user over the last couple weeks. User in question is on an XP workstation. I can dig through the event log of my DC but that would...
View ArticleAnyone use Dell Quest Migration Manager for AD or other tools?
We are planning a migration of approximately 5-6k users, in addition, we are looking at consolidating as many AD Domains as possible, thus, the need for a tool to help make the migration as smooth as...
View ArticleAD Last Login
Is there a way to see it within AD w/out running a script and exporting out? If not anybody have experience w/ the best script that will just export the disabled users and their last login date.
View ArticleEnabling a system-owned user attribute field ('division')
I am attempting to setup the ADUC with the system-owned 'division' field which is currently unused and invisible. From what I read in this article I should be able to make a simple change to the...
View ArticleCannot delete AD User - Insufficent rights or Protected from accidental deletion
I am trying to delete a couple users out of AD and it tells me that I either have insufficient rights or the account is protected against accidental deletion. I'm not sure what I can check, i tried...
View ArticleNaming an OU for "Refurbished" Computers?
I'd like to separate my various OUs for computers by whether I've "refurbished" them. But I'm wondering about the clearest naming convention. I've created a master image of Windows 7 with a standard...
View ArticleGPO Password protect Desktops
Hi, I tried to follow the instructions below and not having a lot of successhttp://community.spiceworks.com/topic/110820-lock-computers-in-domain-via-gp Basically, I did the settings suggested (to...
View ArticleWhat AD tools besides Dell Quest Tools do others use for AD Domain migrations?
We are planning a migration of approximately 5-6k users, in addition, we are looking at consolidating as many AD Domains as possible, thus, the need for a tool to help make the migration as smooth as...
View ArticleGPO problem
We are having a frequent problem on our network share when someone needs to rename a folder or file and it fails with "the action can't be completed...." described exactly in KB2055703 I created the...
View ArticleHow long does the Active Directory Recycle Bin retain deleted objects?
Is there a default time limit when Windows Server 2012 will purge items in the recycle bin? Additional question- Are there any tools or power shell commands to set the size or expiration time limit...
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