windows 2008 r2

About this tag
Windows Server 2008 R2 is a legacy server operating system from Microsoft that still appears in enterprise environments, often as a domain controller or Hyper-V host. Common issues discussed include network connectivity problems where the Internet access icon shows no connection and shared folders become inaccessible until a reboot. Administrators frequently seek guidance on upgrading domain controllers from older functional levels like 2003 or 2000 to newer versions, as well as replacing corrupted VMs with minimal disruption. Hyper-V error codes 1069 and 21502 can occur after restoring a deleted VHD file in a failover cluster. Blue screen errors related to the vms3cap.sys driver have been reported during RDP connections. Disk upgrades on legacy hardware and security updates like KB3108381 are also recurring topics.

  1. 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...
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    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
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    • backup corrupted sectors disruption domain controller functional level it management upgrade veeam virtual machine windows 2008 r2
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    • Forum: Windows Upgrade and Installation
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    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
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    • backup cluster manager error codes failover cluster hyper-v privilege vhd vm issues windows 2008 r2 windows server
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Software

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

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    • jdeblasio49
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    • icons tapatalk update upgrade virtualbox win2012 windows 10 windows 2008 r2 windows 7 windows server
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Virtualization

  5. 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. 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
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    • 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
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    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
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    • 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. Security Update for Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 Edition (KB3108381)

    A security issue has been identified in a Microsoft software product that could affect your system. Link Removed
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    • extended security updates kb3108381 microsoft security software update windows 2008 r2 windows server
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  9. 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
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    • access issues error file sharing network network sharing server share troubleshooting unc path windows 2008 r2
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Server Forums

  10. Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer 11 for Windows Server 2008 R2 for...

    A security issue has been identified in a Microsoft software product that could affect your system. Link Removed
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    • cumulative internet explorer issues microsoft security software system update windows 2008 r2 windows server
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  11. Security Update for Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 Edition (KB3061518)

    A security issue has been identified in a Microsoft software product that could affect your system. Link Removed
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    • extended security updates kb3061518 microsoft security software issues windows 2008 r2 windows server
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    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
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    • 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

  13. 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
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    • 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

  14. An application does not read or access a file correctly in Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 20

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    • application issues error resolution file access support troubleshooting windows 2008 r2 windows server
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    • Forum: Knowledge Base (KB)

  15. "0x0000007E" Stop error when you restart a computer that is running Windows Server 2008 R2 or Window

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    • error kernel error restart stop error support article system issues tech support troubleshooting windows 2008 r2 windows server
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  16. 802.1X authentication fails on a Windows 7-based or Windows 2008 R2-based computer that has multiple

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    • 802.1x authentication connectivity multiple devices network troubleshooting windows 2008 r2 windows 7
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  17. 802.1X authentication fails on a Windows 7-based or Windows 2008 R2-based computer that has multiple

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    • 802.1x authentication computer issues multiple connections network security windows 2008 r2 windows 7
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  18. You cannot enable Server Manager remote management after you install Windows Management Framework 3.

    Fixes an issue in which you cannot enable Server Manager remote management by using the Server Manager UI in Windows 7 or in Windows Server 2008 R2. This issue occurs after you install an update package of Windows Management Framework 3.0. Link Removed
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    • fix management framework remote management server management tech support ui issues update package windows 2008 r2 windows 7 windows server
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    • Forum: Knowledge Base (KB)

  19. 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...
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    • 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
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    • Forum: Security Alerts

  20. List of currently available hotfixes for the File Services technologies in Windows Server 2008 and i

    This article lists the hotfixes that are currently available for users who have installed the File Services technologies on a Windows Server 2008-based computer or on a Windows Server 2008 R2-based computer. More...
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    • file server hotfix kb article support technology windows 2008 windows 2008 r2 windows server
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    • Forum: Knowledge Base (KB)