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Hi, I would like to let users access remote applications ONLY, not allow them to use the same username/password in the manual connection client to get a desktop. How do I do this? I have successfully deployed RemoteApps, the only problem is that users need to be members of the group "Remote Desktop Users". Any help would be greatly appreciated. Y

Various client stations of my terminal servers have virtual printers (CutePDFWriter, etc.) that do not exist on the TS. I would actually prefer that clients disable printer connections, but that does not always get done, and so it fills up the TS event log with pairs of 1106/1111 errors. (printer could not be installed / Driver... is unknown) What is the registry entry for disabling logging of printer installation-related events on the TS?

One of the most common operating system that is used now a days is the Microsoft Windows Vista. It is the interface, which is the most enthralling part as it consists of a vivacious see-through window that has a pat of fine colour along with a brand new Start menu. However, what is important is to keep the system working efficiently and effectively. Windows Vista Registry Cleaner is one such service provider that is needed to maintain the operating system in good working conditions. A registry is nothing but a list of all the information about the details of software, hardware and preferences of the user along with all the settings details. Every time a new soft…

I have a Certificate Issue. I'm trying to pick up the pieces after I took over the administration for a new client. They use RPC over HTTP to allow outside users to access their Exchange Server. The certificate points to a certain domain which expired over the weekend. I.e. the Issued to: field in the certificate points to a domain that is no longer valid. I need to issue a new certificate that points to the new domain. The prior tech support left a certreg file with a .txt extension that begins with: -----BEGIN NEW CERTIFICATE REQUEST----- and ends with: -----END NEW CERTIFICATE REQUEST----- If I submit a new request in the CA using this…

We are using Windows Server 2003 Enterprise as a Terminal Server. It was installed and activated in 2005. This morning it would not allow any of the users to log-on, and every user was presented with the Activation Wizard, telling that the Windows needs to be activated before it can be used. The Event 1000 was logged-on in the event log Event Type: Error Event Source: Windows Product Activation Event Category: None Event ID: 1000 Date: 10/1/2008 Time: 7:16:23 AM User: N/A Computer: FSDTS2 Description: An error occurred while the wizard was checking the current Windows product license. Error Code: 0x80040507 For more information, see Help and S…

"MMC has detected an error in a snap in. It is recommended that you shut down and restart MMC." I didn't used to get this before. It probably has to do with the SP3 upgrade. Does anyone know how to get rid of this error message?

Well..... :-) 108 viruses and trojans removed from C: drive 3 more removed from external USB drive 4 more removed from USB memory stick 4 more (again) removed from another USB memory stick Tools->Folder Options... menu and task manager restored to working order. The laptop even connects to the internet now! Several incomplete pieces of software dis-installed, including the remnants of no less than 3 other antivirus/firewall programs! The only outstanding issue was the failure of double-clicking on Local Disk drives in My Computer to work. Tried two solutions to this problem (regsvr /i shell32, and http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm), …

I've noticed recently that Windows seems to arbitrarily decide which files/folders get their names truncated and an ellipsis added when viewing them in icon/tile mode. This also affects my desktop, and it's really annoying. Windows has chosen to abbreviate "TmSunrise" to "TmSunri..." when the shortcut right beside it says "Play Rogue Squadron". In short, does anyone know the rule Windows uses to assign abbreviations and ellipses within folders, and if so, if it is changeable?

Good evening! We have a client who has a Terminal Server. I have a GPO that locks things down a bit. Included in this GPO are the following: Active Session Limit: 1 day Idle Session: 3 hours End disconnected session: 30 minutes My question here is: the 'increments' offered by the GPO are a bit lacking. 1 hour, 2 hours, 3 hours and then 1 day! What if I would like 4 hours? How do I get '4 hours' as an option to this? An option specifically for Idle Session..... And, for Active Session - what if I would like 8 hours as an option? Thanks, Cary

I have a Dell Inspiron 8500 laptop. Recently had a Symantec tech-support person "fix" a NAV problem on the laptop using one of those remote login pieces of software. The original problem seems to be fixed, but now I can not keep control of the cursor. At random times, the cursor becomes disengaged from the touchpad (or usb mouse), and drifts off the screen. Nothing done with the touchpad or mouse will get control of the cursor. Sometimes the cursor can be moved partway back in view on the screen, but it then quickly moves off the screen again. Left clicking usually displays the Start menu, left clicking again closes the Start menu. Right clickin…

Since about 2 weeks, once IE7 (under XP) is started, about one minute later there is an automatic opening of a new window asking for download of VirusRemover2008, because XP infection and so on. The window is hard to close as there are several pop-ups insisting for download. Once closed there is another new window opening for PersonalAntiSpy, once closed, followed by a third one for Antispyware. I really don't know how to get rid of this and I ask for help Thanks Fernand PS: did a post in the right forum?

I have a Gateway GT5252 that is running Windows XP. Weeks ago it went into sleep mode and never came out. The monitor says "No Signal", the wireless keyboard and mouse do not work, and the CD drive will not open. Is there anything I can do to get this darn thing working? I don't need anything off the hard drive, so if I could only do some "major" re-start to sense everything I'll start all over. The system is only a year and a half old, so I can not imagine it's junk already? Thanks Everyone

I am logging on to my domain and as soon as I put in my password said applying setting - the computer restart and the same thing happens when I log into the local profile. I can log onto another computer in the domain with no problem. Assume i need to get to system restore or their is something in the registry. Should I reload Windows XP and do a repair. I don't know if i need to but forgot the command to make a rescue disk?

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I have two identical servers a main and a backup. Both running 2003 sr2 and terminal services in a workgroup. User profiles and documents are all stored on the main server. I want to be able to synchronize the main server with the backup server so that all I have to do is unplug one and plug in the other so people can carry on working. What is the best practice for doing this? I tried using Backup and Restore but when I log onto the backup server it creates a second empty profile. I named the backup server identical to the first. -- Regards Philip A Rushton ICT Officer 029 2052 7187 http://www.age-concern-cardiff.org.uk Why not visit our onli…

Several people kindly informed me that the stuttering sound at Windows opening on my WinXP SP3 notebook computer was probably caused by too many programs running at Startup. In the back-and-forthing about that issue, I was told that I could stop some programs from running when the computer starts. Some said they could be deleted from Autoruns and some talked about unchecking them in msconfig. Questions: If all I want to do is keep them from running, am I best off just unchecking them in msconfig? Is there a point where they should be deleted from Autoruns? In both cases, I'm guessing that the programs still exist on the computer; they just don't run auto…

With RoboCopy version XP026 the Return Code is always 0 (even with a fatal error) instead of what it should be according to the documentation. Is anyone know a workaround to this problem or if there is an update that fix it? I was also wondering why the version XP026 is 3 times bigger than XP010 for the only few extra features, was there major flaws to address in version XP010? Is there any features and flaws comparaison table of the different versions? Thanks!

Hi all I am looking at locating 5 servers on a rack in a 2m x 2m cupboard. The heat load seems rather high to me - can anyone comment please? Looking at the specs for the various kit, they quote Btu/hr figures. The new servers give 3990 Btu/hr and the old ones (to be re-used) 1850 Btu/hr. Are these figures the actual dissipated heat that needs to be removed via the air-con or is there some sort of service factor (reduction) to be applied. Allowing for some future contingency I get a conservative figure of approx 30,000 Btu/hr. From my DIY experience, this is enough to heat a small house!! Any advice on the size and type of air-con unit appropriate …

I have a Windows 2000 SP4 server that runs our accounting system. The CFO wants to upgrade the accounting system but this requires a higher version of Windows. How difficult or easy is it to upgrade a Windows 2000 server to Windows 2003? This server just runs the accounting system, no other applications. Should I just replace the server with a server that already has Windows 2003? Thanks, John

Anyone aware of any product that does protect C: drive. User can make changes to C: drive but after restart the PC, the changes made earlier will revert back.

I am running windows 98 SE. When I defrag, it gets to around 10 % then it starts all over again. Never finishes. Anybody knows what could be wrong? Is there another defraging program out there you would recommend that is compatible with windows 98? -- ----------------------------------------------------- øivind reinemo

When I insert a flash drive into a USB port, I get a dialog box with various options for what to do. Recently, the option to open Windows Explorer has vanished from this list, and that's what I usually want to do. Does anyone know how to get this back? TIA -- Peter

I recently used the TS Printer Driver Redirection Wizard to try and fix an issue with a user that can't get there printer to redirect. I was able to get the printer to finally redirect but then when the user printed to it the printer only fed out blank sheets of paper. When I re-ran the wizard the printer does not show up because now it has a driver for it. My question is how do I change the driver associated with that printer? TIA

This is odd. I'm trying to install XP Pro on a new drive. It was going along fine, but asked me to insert a CD. It gives me a choice of Win OS products. Why do I need to do this? It's already there. I just took it out, put it back in and got the same results? Is it looking for some prior install CD to verify I purchased an earlier OS?

Hi I have winxp sp2. I just wanted to know how i can reactivate my sound card. TIA! God bless!