About this tag
Windows Server 2008 R2 is a legacy server operating system from Microsoft that appears in discussions about domain controller upgrades, Hyper-V virtualization, shared folder access issues, and hardware upgrades. Common topics include upgrading from Windows Server 2008 R2 to newer versions like Windows Server 2012 or 2016, resolving blue screen errors related to the vms3cap.sys driver during RDP connections, and troubleshooting network connectivity problems where the Internet access icon shows no connection. Users also seek guidance on replacing domain controllers with minimal disruption, recovering from deleted VHD files in failover clusters, and upgrading disk arrays while preserving data. Security updates for Windows Server 2008 R2 are also referenced.
  1. Kelvin Cheung

    Windows Data Server

    My data server runs on Windows Server 2008 R2, lately this issue comes many times, the Internet access icon show No Internet connection, the SSID is shown instead of the AD group name in each access right list in the tab of Security of shared folder, but users (both in Windows and Mac) cannot...
  2. D

    Windows Server How to upgrade Domain Controller from functional level 2003

    Hello, I am new to this forum and could use some help. In my company, I have found myself managing the IT part although I am not a systems engineer I have a windows 2008 R2 virtual machine that acts as domain controller (Domain functional level 2003, forest functional level 2000). This vm has...
    • dadep
    • Thread
    • backup corrupted sectors disruption domain controller functional level it management upgrade veeam virtual machine windows 2008 r2
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Windows Upgrade and Installation
  3. K

    Hyper-V error codes 1069 and 21502

    The VHD file was accidently deleted, I had a backup of the VHD that is 30 days old. I copied the backup VHD file back into the file location where it was originally deleted. When I tried to restart the VM from the Failover Cluster manager it failed and gave me a couple of codes. It says I dont...
    • kaylorjo
    • Thread
    • backup cluster manager error codes failover cluster hyper-v privilege vhd vm issues windows 2008 r2 windows server
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Software
  4. jdeblasio49

    Win7 -> win10 upgrade, Icons missing on all win10 after update win2008r2 to win2012

    Virtualbox Sent from my SM-A102U using Tapatalk
    • jdeblasio49
    • Thread
    • icons tapatalk update upgrade virtualbox win2012 windows 10 windows 2008 r2 windows 7 windows server
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Virtualization
  5. Catalin Alexandru 22

    Intermittent vms3cap.sys Blue Screen Errors on Windows Server 2008R2 with RDP Connections

    Hi all. On a Windows Server 2012 R2 with Hyper-V role I run a Windows Server 2008R2 host. Sometimes, when I initiate an RDP connection on the host, without being able to establish a pattern, it gives me a crash on the vms3cap.sys driver. The issue first appeared in October after a host update. I...
  6. ramon82

    Upgrading disks on a legacy Win2008 R2 server

    Hi all, We have a legacy Fujitsu Server with just 4x HDD bays (4x disks) - we have 2 mirrored arrays and one of the array is small and we need to upgrade the disks with larger disks but retaining all the data inside. As far as I know the below procedure should work well: - TAKE A FULL BACKUP...
    • ramon82
    • Thread
    • backup process data integrity data recovery external backup fujitsu hardware upgrade hdd replacement it procedures legacy systems mirror array ntfs permissions raid configuration reboot issues server maintenance storage tech support upgrade disk windows 2008 r2 windows server
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Server Forums
  7. J

    Domain functional level

    I work for a large agency spanning metropolitan area. AD has 1 forest with multiple domains with trusts. I am working on upgrading our domain to W2016 The current AD servers are W2008, functional level windows2008R2forest Q. I was told we can't upgrade our domain to windows 2016 servers until...
    • jacktors
    • Thread
    • active directory domain forest functional level it management server trusts upgrade windows 2008 windows 2008 r2 windows server 2016
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Windows Server Forums
  8. Keny Schmeling

    The request is not supported - Network Share - Windows 2008 R2

    Hi guys I'm trying to access a network share from a Windows Server 2008 R2 and I'm receiving the follow error: If I put the complete UNC, I can access the share: Now, if I up one level, I can see other shares: Anyone have any idea why I'm receiving this error?
    • Keny Schmeling
    • Thread
    • access issues error file sharing network network sharing server share troubleshooting unc path windows 2008 r2
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Server Forums
  9. T

    Metafile and Page File size increasing rapidly

    Hi all, I have a Windows 2008 R2 server. All updates are completed. I am running a software which makes map tiling (creating square tile png images). When I start the process, RAM usage increases and my application crashes with a message of no available memory. I used RAMMAP utility to find...
    • telmessos
    • Thread
    • application crash cache issues dynamic cache emptystandbylist error handling image processing memory management memory usage metafile page file performance rammap server admin system performance system resources tiling troubleshooting update windows 2008 r2 windows server
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Windows Server Forums
  10. CraigJConrad

    Windows 7 Keeping ONE Display Active

    I have an unusual question. I run a Windows 2008R2 "server" system on dual-display. The secondary monitor is devoted to an application ("Blue Iris") that displays security cameras on it. The main monitor is on a KVM, so that the monitor is switched to my laptop and/or my regular desktop...
    • CraigJConrad
    • Thread
    • blue iris display settings dual display home security kvm switch lock state media server monitor setup monitoring remote access screen timeout security cameras server configuration user experience windows 2008 r2
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  11. News

    MS12-068 - Important : Vulnerability in Windows Kernel Could Allow Elevation of Privilege (2724197)

    Severity Rating: Important Revision Note: V1.0 (October 9, 2012): Bulletin published. Summary: This security update resolves a privately reported vulnerability in all supported releases of Microsoft Windows except Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012. This security update is...
    • News
    • Thread
    • affected software bulletin elevation extended security updates important ms12-068 non-affected software privilege revision vulnerability windows 2003 windows 2008 windows 2008 r2 windows 7 windows 8 windows kernel windows server windows vista windows xp
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Security Alerts
  12. News

    MS10-066 - Important: Vulnerability in Remote Procedure Call Could Allow Remote Code Execution (9828

    Bulletin Severity Rating:Important - This security update resolves a privately reported vulnerability in Microsoft Windows. This security update is rated Important for all supported editions of Windows XP and Windows Server 2003. All supported editions of Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008...
    • News
    • Thread
    • microsoft remote code execution security update vulnerability windows 2008 windows 2008 r2 windows 7 windows server windows vista windows xp
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Security Alerts