windows server

  1. recovering license of server no longer in use

    We bought a Windows server 2022 license for 10 systems. One licensed system no longer exists. How can I get that discontinued license back for reuse?
  2. Windows 11 April 2024 Enhancements: Key Updates for IT Admins

    In the world of Windows, April 2024 brings about new improvements tailored to enhance the management and productivity of Windows 11. As an IT admin or decision maker, staying updated on these enhancements is crucial for leveraging the latest features, services, and tools to benefit your...
  3. Exciting June 2024 Updates: New Features for Windows 11 Users

    Introduction Windows 11 users have something to look forward to this June with a host of new features, tools, and services enhancing their experience with the operating system. This month's updates not only introduce exciting new capabilities but also provide insights into upcoming changes and...
  4. WSUS Driver Synchronization Deprecation: Embrace Cloud Solutions by 2025

    If you've been utilizing driver synchronization updates through Windows Server Update Services (WSUS), you likely already know about the shift towards cloud-based driver services. Microsoft has been encouraging users to leverage the benefits of managing driver updates with the Microsoft cloud...
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    DHCP Window server HW requirements

    We are going to build DHCP server based on Window: number of scope reaches to 40 Number of clients reach to 700000 to 800000 Fail over setup --redundancy with second server What are HW requirements recommendation for server ? or other recommendation from your side?
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    user profile load black screen

    hello experts, I am facing issue to login on few windows server 2016 boxes as it shows black screen after "preparing windows ". Issue is facing for some random AD users . Few users do not have any issue . From registry , profile list, I can see most of the affected users have temp profile...
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    How to setup TEAP in windows server 2022 ?

    Here is our testing topology : Radius server (it's win-ser 2022) < --- > switch < --- > client , Client want to run TEAP auth with Radius server , But we have no idea to setup TEAP in win-ser 2022 , Anybody can provide how to setup TEAP in win-ser 2022 please ? Thx
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    Restoring Domain Controller

    I had to do a fresh install of a domain controller with no system state or backups, but I do have the old SYSVOL folder. Can I copy that to the new install and restore the previous domain?
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    Windows Server An error when adding server to Hyper-v Manager

    Hi, I'm trying to add a Hyper-v server standing on Windows Sever to a local's computer Hyper-v manager. The same subnet and Workgroup on both but all the time getting an error.
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    DNS replication fails between the two DC.

    Windows server 2019 DC1 And DC2 DNS replication fails between the two DC. The directory service cannot replicate with this server because the time since the last replication with this server has exceeded the tombstone lifetime. schema and configuration is successful. Both DC has the same...
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    PS Script to sync with local WSUS

    Hello, We are trying to build a powershell script which will be executed on any client which should be able to search/install windows updates from a wsus server which resides in our network but it is not the default option in the clients configuration. The severs are configured with let's say...
  12. Least Privilege Principle

    I have been struggling with this for some time... At our company, like I assume at every enterprise, management believe that we (they) have implemented "least privilege principle", i.e. every software and every user has only those rights and privileges that are really needed for the task to be...
  13. Server 2012 R2.. AD user list print out.

    What is the fastest way to generate a list ( csv or txt) of all emails registered in AD installed on 2012 r2?
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    Share your experiences with implementing VMware solutions in Windows Server environments.

    Hello Community Members, I hope this message finds you well. As we continue to explore and expand our knowledge of virtualization technologies, I believe it's incredibly valuable to tap into the experiences and insights of our diverse community. Today, I'd like to invite you to share your...
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    Inaccessible network shared folder

    Hi, I have a problem on a network: Shared folder on a server running Windows Server 2012. I have 2 clients with Windows 10 and 1 with Windows 11. Practically everything works fine, the only problem is that every time the client starts I have to change the network from PUBLIC to PRIVATE or vice...
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    How to backup and restore Windows Server 2022 using DISM?

    I've got an HP Proliant server running Windows Server 2022 Standard that I need to replace all the disks in the servers array and I would prefer not to have to install from scratch. Most imaging software for Windows Server is fairly expensive but I saw a post by someone who said that there's a...
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    Backup operators privileges added to user are getting reflected or applied.

    AD :Backup operators privileges added to user are getting reflected or applied. The user is added to Backup operators Privilege member group the privileges are not being reflected in CLI . Below are the configuration, Expected, and Actual Privileges. Config: bo user is member of Backup Operators...
  18. dualboot win 10 and windows server 2019

    I have now windows server 2019 essentials as my primary OS. Now i want a dualboot with win 10 Pro. A few years ago I have used GAG- Graphical Bootmanager. But it's quite old, and probably will not support GPT based drives. My w10 Pro is installed on a second hard drive (using GPT, and NOT MBR)...
  19. accounts crashes in windows Server 2019 Essentials

    Hello all. I must point out that I'm ot a windows IT pro. I'm just a home user who bought a windows server licence (server 2019 Essentials) for a movie/file server. After probably 2 or 3 updates ago everthing was working just fine, but now when i hit the " settings" button on the left>and go...
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    Windows Server 2022 problem changing registry's authorizations

    I have this problem with Windows Server 2002 on a specific server (reinstalled more times) with RDP role I need to give to some users an authorization to write in HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT because while compiling some apps they need to register some Ole public controls. If i enter in registry with...