About this tag
Discussions tagged with 2012 r2 cover Windows Server 2012 R2 administration, including upgrade paths to Server 2019 Essentials or 2016, domain controller migration, and Storage Migration Services. Common issues involve certificate creation in PowerShell (where the -Signer parameter is unavailable), redirected printer problems after workstation rotation, and vulnerabilities like MS12-073 in IIS. Users also seek help with logon background image changes and Windows Admin Center update failures due to self-signed certificate errors. These threads reflect real-world troubleshooting for small business and enterprise environments running 2012 R2.
  1. Olex123

    windows Admin center, but I can install update 2410

    windows Admin center, but I can install update 2410. It throws an error when installing that the generated certificate is not valid. Failed to create self signed certificate. Error: A parameter cannot be found that matches parameter name 'Security Descriptor'.
    • Olex123
    • Thread
    • 2012 r2 admin center certificate management compatibility error installation issues management tools security descriptors self-signed certificates update windows admin center on windows server 2012r2. windows server
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Windows Server Forums
  2. M

    Is it possible to upgrade 2012 R2 to 2019 Essentials?

    I have a server that has to be upgraded to minimum 2019 for the latest QBs 2024. I saw that 2012 R2 can be upgraded to server 2019 but it doesnt state whether Essentials is included in that. Since the server is a standard server and the new server is Essentials I dont know if this will work. I...
    • memece3
    • Thread
    • 2012 r2 2019 essentials configuration installation migration quickbooks rdp upgrade users windows server
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Server Forums
  3. ismael2022

    upgrade windows server 2008 32bit to windows server 2012 r2 x64

    please help to upgrade windows server2008 with domain controller and dns to win server 2012 r2 <
  4. A

    Fixing Redirected Printer Issues in Windows Server 2012R2 After Workstation Rotation

    Hello, We have small business with Windows server 2012R2. We have multiple workstations and each is connected with a local printer (USB connection). Our employees access the server thought RDP and print to the local redirected printers. Recently, we facing problem that after employees rotated...
    • ayohas
    • Thread
    • 2012 r2 business configuration connectivity issues local march network printer printing rdp redirected server sessions support troubleshooting update usb windows workstation
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Windows Server Forums
  5. D

    Server 2019 Storage Migration Services error during Validate Devices - Fail: Error HRESULT E_FAIL has been returned from a call to a COM component.

    Not sure if this is the right place to ask this question. I am using Storage migration services to move from a 2012 R2 server to a 2016 server. I do have a 2019 server running the migration services. All are on the domain. The current 2012R2 is a DC currently but will be decommissioned soon. I...
    • downingtownryan
    • Thread
    • 2012 r2 antivirus com component data transfer disk migration domain error firewall hresult inventory migration patch management permissions proxy registration server 2019 settings storage migration services troubleshooting validation windows server 2016
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Server Forums
  6. S

    Windows 10 Windows 2012 R2 Standard - MS12-073: Vulnerabilities in Microsoft IIS

    Hi, I'm using Windows Server 2012 R2 Standard, and I have "MS12-073: Vulnerabilities in Microsoft IIS Could Allow Information Disclosure" vulnerability in my production server. When I search the internet for this, all I can see is that this is the issue for Vista, 2008, 7, and 2008 R2 , not...
    • StaHorse
    • Thread
    • 2012 r2 iis information disclosure issue fix ms12-073 production server security patch vulnerability windows server windows update
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  7. Jck

    Windows Server 2012 r2 logon bg image

    is there anyway to change the logon background image in Windows Server 2012 r2?
    • Jck
    • Thread
    • 2012 r2 administration background customization image logon settings user interface windows server
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Windows Server Forums
  8. S

    Windows 8 Creating CA signed certificate in powershell on windows-server 2012R2

    for windows-server2016 its quite easy using " New-SelfSignedCertificate -certstorelocation cert:\localmachine\my -dnsname "myCertificate" -Signer $rootcert " command with $rootcert having another self-signed certificate however for windows server 2012 R2, -Signer parameter does not exist. I'm...
    • smyasingh
    • Thread
    • 2012 r2 2016 ca signed certificate network powershell security self-signed update windows server
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  9. T

    Using windows server to backup laptops

    I have been given an old server which has windows 2012R2 server installed there are 3 1tb hdd 1 with the OS and the other 2 are clean. I would like to be able to use it to backup two windows 10 laptops one laptop is connected with ethernet one with WiFi. As I have never used a server I do not...
    • TomX
    • Thread
    • 2012 r2 backup ethernet laptop network server configuration storage wifi windows 10 windows server
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Windows Server Forums
  10. C

    windows 2012 r2 server dhcp doesnt send option 224

    Hello, i set the option 224 on dhcp server, in the scope But I not see that option in offer-packet How I can fix it, anybody know?
    • cr1m
    • Thread
    • 2012 r2 dhcp fix network offer packet option 224 scope server configuration troubleshooting windows server
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Server Forums
  11. N

    Running MCITP Exams on Windows Server 2012 R2

    Hello All, I am running Windows Server 2012 R2 and I installed the MCITP 70-640, 70-642, 70-643, and 70-647 Training Kit Exams on the Server. I also have this Training Kit installed on my Windows 7 OS, and I can invoke the exams from this OS. Can I do the same from Windows Server 2012? If so...
    • NeedToKnowMore
    • Thread
    • 2012 r2 application certification exams invoke mcitp start menu training kit windows 7 windows server
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Server Forums
  12. G

    Cmdlet to uninstall .....

    Bare with me. I'm a college student taking a "Implementing Microsoft-based Network Directory Services" class and I'm needing someone to double check a cmdlet for me. My lab I'm currently working on I'm suppose to uninstall the Print & Document Service, Application Server. Features: Group Policy...
  13. M

    Windows could not search for new updates

    The update error code is 8024402F, Windows Server 2012 R2
    • Michael A
    • Thread
    • 2012 r2 8024402f code error issues server troubleshooting update windows windows server
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Windows Server Forums
  14. L

    Windows Server Video Playback Glitches on Wyse Terminals with RDP: Seeking Solutions

    We have a company that only works from multiple RDS, they connect through their wyse terminal using RDP. However, when they play a video on their wyse terminal the video will glitch and frames will display on the terminals later than the server. Has anyone come across this problem and a way to...
  15. P

    Books Windows Server 2012 r2

    Hello guys, im writing engineering work, and i need some books(title of books, something that can help me), my topic is : identity management in server systems ( windows server 2012) , if you can help me i will be grateful. Cheers from Poland.
    • PiotrekPR
    • Thread
    • 2012 r2 book engineering identity management network security poland resources server os system administration windows server
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Server Forums
  16. K

    Server 2012R2 Basic Theme color issue

    I have one Server 2012R2 VM that serves as a Session Host for RemoteApps on which the Windows Basic Theme colors have become corrupted. On some Windows text is being display as Yellow on a White background making it almost impossible to read. This is applied to Console and RemoteApp sessions...
  17. mardique

    Windows 7 Login script not working

    I know this should probably go in the networking subforum but it's kinda deserted and I need an answer fast. I have a 2012 R2 server (alone) and a Win 7 station. My login script is very simple, it's only a few net use commands (net use :G /delete - net use :G \\Server\Folder). But right now...
    • mardique
    • Thread
    • 2012 r2 access issues batch file cmd file sharing net network network drive permissions script execution scripting server interference system error troubleshooting windows 7 windows server
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  18. K

    Creating a Shortcut for Shutdown/Restart Dialog in Windows Server 2012 R2

    I need to make a shortcut to bring up the shutdown/restart dialog box. The same dialog that comes up when you hit ALT-F4 on the desktop as Admin. In Windows Server 2012 R2. Anyone know how to trigger that? Thanks.
    • kenw232
    • Thread
    • 2012 r2 administration alt f4 dialog box restart shortcuts shutdown user interface windows server windows tools
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Windows Server Forums