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Client issues on WindowsForum.com cover a range of problems where a client machine fails to interact correctly with a server or service. Common themes include WSUS clients not downloading updates, Windows Update client failures, login problems on Windows Server 2019 domain clients, Outlook 2007 password prompts on Exchange, shared folder access denied errors from Windows Server 2003, email client crashes when attaching files, and compatibility mode password prompts for legacy applications. These threads often involve troubleshooting network connectivity, permissions, group policy, and update client configuration.
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    WSUS not downloading to client

    (Unable to Find Resource:) ReportingEvent.Client.167; Parameters: 2024-11 .NET 6.0.36 Update for x64 Server (KB5047486) This is the error on the WSUS server Update Services Console. On the client, under the softwaredistribution download folder, I can see the correct filename but it is 0 kb. I...
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    AIOBOOT freezing on boot menu.

    hello. This is my first time posting in this forum. I have a question for anyone able to answer it. I'm running AIOBoot from my pc and I'm attempting to boot my laptop from it' The problem is that the client keeps freezing on the boot menu. I've tried everything in AIOBoot, is there any...
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    Windows server 2019 logon problem VM Machine

    i am learning MS windows Server 2019 i created 2 VM 1 Server win 2019 1 windows 10 client when first time i try to login to server from windows 10 client i get login successful but when i logout and try to logon again i can not logon at server again. if any one know solution please post. Thanks
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    4022345 - Identifying and correcting failure of Windows Update client to receive updates - Version: 1.3

    Severity Rating: Critical Revision Note: V1.3 (May 12, 2017): Updated FAQ to clarify the update that needs to be installed: “the current cumulative update”. This is an informational change only. Summary: Microsoft is releasing this security advisory to provide information related to an uncommon...
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    Outlook 2007 is asking for password, while outlook 2010 does not

    We have 10 W7 PC's connecting to an outside Exchange server, 6 of them are using Outlook 2010 and are functioning like you expect, 4 of them are using Outlook 2007 and keep asking for a server password. That password is stored in the references, but for some reason it is not used or not working...
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    Windows 7 Can't access the shared folder and this is urgent

    Hi, there right now i am in the middle of server management. I am using server 2003 right now and I have two OU's in the server (student and staff) and i have created a group policy for both OU's for sharing files. I have created two folders(student and staff) which is shared for each one. The...
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    Windows 7 I can't attach files to emails thru site email, thunderbird email or MSMail email

    Whenever I try to attach a file to an email in any email client, Windows 7 gives me the message "A problem caused the program to stop working correctly. Windows will close the program and notify you if a solution is available." and a box saying "Close Program". This has been a problem for...
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    Windows 7 Windows 7 Compatibility Help Needed

    G'day, We have an older application that we distribute to clients with the advice they should run it in Windows XP SP3 Compatibility Mode when using Windows 7. As of late, we have had clients say that running the software in this mode means having to enter a Admin password. As a test, we had...
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    Windows 7 "The ordinal 459 could not be located in the dynamic link library urlmon.dll"

    I know you already have threads on this subject at least from a few years ago, but I just recently discovered an issue with my desktop PC. For some reason, upon startup, I get this message: "The ordinal 459 could not be located in the dynamic link library urlmon.dll" when Google Talk loads. I...
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    Windows 7 gpo policy doen't work for windows 7 client

    Hi to all, i have a windows 2003 active directory server and i configured the group policy setting "Remove user folder link from Start Menu" to enabled This policy works correctly in the windows xp clients but doesn't work in the windows 7 clients; in the windows 7 clients i have yet the link...
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    Windows 7 MS Explorer loosing navigation to Workstations?

    Hi All, I've just joined so hello to all! :cool: I hope you can help me with this very annoying issue: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Background: I recently upgraded a client's computing site installation. 4 Desktops, software (XP/MS Office...
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    Windows 7 Network can't seem to resolve address from name.

    So today I started having this weird error message that my network mapped drive to the server downstairs was no longer functioning. The gist of it is that this setup has been functioning for months without hiccup or problem. The only thing that has changed is I recently converted my routers...
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    Windows 7 Windows 7 clients attached to SBS 2003 slow bootup/login/browsing; XP clients OK

    I'm assisting a client that is running a fully patched SBS 2003. 5 computers on domain; 2 are XP, 3 are windows 7 professional 32-bit. All 3 Win7 PCs are new HP 6200 SFF, fully patched. The Windows 7 PCs take a long time to boot up.. it's 3 minutes before the login screen comes up, and...
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    Windows 7 attempt to reset the display driver and recover from timeout failed 0x000000116 atikmpag.sys

    Hello everyone! System specs: System: Dell Vostro 3550 CPU: Core i7 2.7GHz RAM: 6Gb RAM OS: Win 7 Pro Sp1 64-Bit Problem: System is brand new out of the box. My client asked me to help him setup the notebook and update Windows. After I did the updates and restarted the system, I received...
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    Windows 7 Not enough server storage is available to process this command

    I have a setup in my SOHO where I have made a desktop running Win 7 Professional as a File server and connected about 6 laptops either running XP or Win 7 through the wireless. I keep getting this error message in my XP laptop when I try to access the shared folder in the File server ..... "Not...
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    Windows 7 Misreported read only on network shares

    Hello, I'm troubleshooting a misreported read only error when operating on network shares. Here are the details: Windows Server 2003, fully up to date Windows 7 64 bit client, fully up to date File reports in use and can be opened read only. Almost immediately the file reports as available...
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    Windows 7 Resolving DCOM Errors on Windows 7 After Removing Legacy Domain Controllers

    DCOM Errors where Windows 7 Enterprise is still trying to connect to non-existent DC's. We removed our Windows 2003 Domain Controllers and are strictly 2008 Domain Controllers. We have some Windows 7 test machines and they are trying to connect to the old domain controllers. The old DC's are not...
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    Windows 7 A Doozy! 7 Home Premium 64bit, E-Machines and Kaspersky...

    Evening all! I have run into this absolutely fabulous little stinker of a problem that has pretty much everyone around me, including me of course, defeated! I have a client which has purchesed three E-Machines G-725's pre-loaded with 7 Home Premium 64bit. I set up all three machines at...
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    Windows 7 Can't search my home server

    I am having trouble searching for files on my Windows Home Server using Win 7 Clients. In Windows explorer, when you enter a name to be searched in the search bar (at the end of the address bar), nothing is shown - it does appear to be searching as the address bar gradually turns green, but...
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    Windows 7 Technical issue for one program and one game.

    [RESOLUTE] Technical issue for one program and one game. Hello all a have a technical issue. i didn't exactly know where i must post my threat cause i have got a game problem (Battlefield bad company 2) and a program problem (Logitech G-serie key profiler). When i push on server browser, or...