http://www.windowsitpro.com/authors/author/author/5311223/rsscomment/5311223en-USSun, 27 May 2012 06:13:25 GMTSun, 27 May 2012 06:13:25 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/tips/jsi-tip-10482-how-can-i-pipe-or-redirect-the-output-of-an-executable-when-run-from-a-vbscript-#commentsAnchorTue, 24 Apr 2012 03:27:48 GMT
There is a mistake in your command... mystr = "dsquery user -samid %username% -o dn | dsget user -memberof" set oUserDN = oShell.exec("%ComSpec% /c & mystr & ") cmd.exe will take the Quotes of mystr..hence u will not get any output.. in my program i did as below set objExec= WshShell.exec("%ComSpec% /c dsquery group -name " & HostName & " | dsget group -members -expand")]]>babitha thomasTue, 24 Apr 2012 03:27:48 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/tips/jsi-tip-10482-how-can-i-pipe-or-redirect-the-output-of-an-executable-when-run-from-a-vbscript-#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/tips/jsi-tip-9447-how-to-configure-the-size-limit-for-both-pst-and-ost-files-in-outlook-2003-#commentsAnchorTue, 10 Apr 2012 13:11:39 GMT
U can go for this link because my ost problem solved this application : http://www.ost2pstsoftware.com/]]>sql repairTue, 10 Apr 2012 13:11:39 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/tips/jsi-tip-9447-how-to-configure-the-size-limit-for-both-pst-and-ost-files-in-outlook-2003-#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/tips/jsi-tip-9651-how-can-i-delete-a-folder-that-returns-path-too-long-#commentsAnchorFri, 02 Mar 2012 13:57:30 GMT
I have used Long Path Tool in this situation and it helped me easily and quickly.]]>JoshuaReenFri, 02 Mar 2012 13:57:30 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/tips/jsi-tip-9651-how-can-i-delete-a-folder-that-returns-path-too-long-#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/tips/jsi-tip-8986-your-windows-server-2003-terminal-server-bsods-#commentsAnchorThu, 05 Jan 2012 16:45:07 GMT
This is because you have errors in your Windows. You need to remove them. I suggest you to use Digeus Registry Cleaner as I do. I run it every time when my computer starts crashing or working slow.]]>jnagerThu, 05 Jan 2012 16:45:07 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/tips/jsi-tip-8986-your-windows-server-2003-terminal-server-bsods-#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/tips/jsi-tip-9651-how-can-i-delete-a-folder-that-returns-path-too-long-#commentsAnchorSat, 26 Nov 2011 12:40:13 GMT
Hi Peter, the script is making a new empty directory and then using Robocopy's mirror function to mirror it, essentially deleting all the files. It may run into issues if the structure is deep enough, but mostly works great.]]>Stacy SpearSat, 26 Nov 2011 12:40:13 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/tips/jsi-tip-9651-how-can-i-delete-a-folder-that-returns-path-too-long-#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/tips/jsi-tip-9233-safemsi-exe-freeware-starts-windows-installer-in-safe-mode-#commentsAnchorFri, 04 Nov 2011 11:04:45 GMT
It doesn't work on XP (virtual machine). Says it is running but when I try to uninstall a program in safe mode I get error message that windows installer service can't be run in safe mode.]]>kirkhuyserFri, 04 Nov 2011 11:04:45 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/tips/jsi-tip-9233-safemsi-exe-freeware-starts-windows-installer-in-safe-mode-#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/tips/jsi-tip-9651-how-can-i-delete-a-folder-that-returns-path-too-long-#commentsAnchorSun, 09 Oct 2011 10:30:56 GMT
The syntax for robocopy is ROBOCOPY source destination [file [file]...] [options] so it seems like set folder=%1 set MT="%TEMP%\DelFolder_%RANDOM% RoboCopy %MT% %folder% /MIR has the source & destination reversed? Am I correct?]]>Peter NSun, 09 Oct 2011 10:30:56 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/tips/jsi-tip-9651-how-can-i-delete-a-folder-that-returns-path-too-long-#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/tips/q-how-can-i-enable-or-disable-an-interface-local-area-connection-from-the-command-line-#commentsAnchorSat, 08 Oct 2011 21:42:33 GMT
I test this command.]]>NungITSat, 08 Oct 2011 21:42:33 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/tips/q-how-can-i-enable-or-disable-an-interface-local-area-connection-from-the-command-line-#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/tips/jsi-tip-10010-when-you-uninstall-services-for-nfs-from-windows-server-2003-r2-your-system-event-log-records-event-id-7023-#commentsAnchorWed, 14 Sep 2011 00:12:10 GMT
this is a bad word filter test: shit]]>haywood00Wed, 14 Sep 2011 00:12:10 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/tips/jsi-tip-10010-when-you-uninstall-services-for-nfs-from-windows-server-2003-r2-your-system-event-log-records-event-id-7023-#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/tips/jsi-tip-9651-how-can-i-delete-a-folder-that-returns-path-too-long-#commentsAnchorThu, 28 Jul 2011 17:04:46 GMT
Thank you for this helpful tool. It works perfect!!! Good job guys]]>ArnoldThu, 28 Jul 2011 17:04:46 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/tips/jsi-tip-9651-how-can-i-delete-a-folder-that-returns-path-too-long-#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/tips/jsi-tip-8545-how-can-i-generate-a-report-of-folders-and-files-that-have-specific-user-or-group-permissions-set-#commentsAnchorMon, 25 Jul 2011 18:42:49 GMT
I tried copying and pasting the script text, but keep getting errors. Is it possible to repost this as normal text or somehow e-mail the script to me? Thanks!]]>tmichenerMon, 25 Jul 2011 18:42:49 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/tips/jsi-tip-8545-how-can-i-generate-a-report-of-folders-and-files-that-have-specific-user-or-group-permissions-set-#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/domains2/q-how-can-i-email-a-password-expiration-warning-to-my-domain-users-#commentsAnchorMon, 30 May 2011 02:18:25 GMT
No funciona. It’s no running. Please Help!! i need send emails when de password is going to expired! thanks a lot!]]>PabloMcseMon, 30 May 2011 02:18:25 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/domains2/q-how-can-i-email-a-password-expiration-warning-to-my-domain-users-#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/tips/q-how-can-a-batch-script-alter-the-users-screen-saver-and-wallpaper-settings-and-become-effective-without-a-logoff-and-logon-#commentsAnchorThu, 19 May 2011 21:08:56 GMT
I used most of your script. I load screensavers and wallpapers in shared photos directory and try to automate the settings for the screensaver. I can’t find the solution for the My photo’s screensaver. The settings I need are 10 seconds for the screen saver to start 3 minutes to change picture PIctures should be 100% I need to set the path for the screensavers to C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Documents\My Pictures Streach small pictures Do NOT show filenames Do NOT use transition effects Allow scrolling]]>crobertsonThu, 19 May 2011 21:08:56 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/tips/q-how-can-a-batch-script-alter-the-users-screen-saver-and-wallpaper-settings-and-become-effective-without-a-logoff-and-logon-#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/tips/jsi-tip-5241-windows-2000-ipconfig-renew-generates-an-operation-was-attempted-on-something-that-is-not-a-socket-#commentsAnchorTue, 10 May 2011 15:44:45 GMT
Following your instructions above, what if the "uninstall" button is greyed out when you select tcp/ip? Please advise.]]>CallUpChuckTue, 10 May 2011 15:44:45 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/tips/jsi-tip-5241-windows-2000-ipconfig-renew-generates-an-operation-was-attempted-on-something-that-is-not-a-socket-#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/tips/jsi-tip-7431-a-better-way-to-determine-the-length-of-a-string-#commentsAnchorTue, 19 Apr 2011 23:53:41 GMT
Windows cmd language handles typical characters aside from ><&| etc :Strlen Returns length of string in errorlevel @echo off&set "#=%*"&if not defined # exit /b 0 for /l %%a in (1,1,0xfff) do set "#=!#:~1!"&if not defined # exit/b %%a]]>Mark CarlsonTue, 19 Apr 2011 23:53:41 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/tips/jsi-tip-7431-a-better-way-to-determine-the-length-of-a-string-#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/tips/jsi-tip-1080-a-better-way-to-determine-the-freespace-on-a-disk-drive-in-batch-#commentsAnchorFri, 01 Apr 2011 23:29:23 GMT
sorry no fsutil -- it was a remark from a script i copy / pasted

jason swartz, PcMedix]]>PcMedix RescueFri, 01 Apr 2011 23:29:23 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/tips/jsi-tip-1080-a-better-way-to-determine-the-freespace-on-a-disk-drive-in-batch-#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/tips/jsi-tip-1080-a-better-way-to-determine-the-freespace-on-a-disk-drive-in-batch-#commentsAnchorFri, 01 Apr 2011 23:27:53 GMT
:GetDriveSize.bat

:Another way Just in Script
:Uses fsutil.exe - from Microsoft in Windows.
:Copyright (c) PcMedix, Created by Jason Swartz.

@echo off
for /f "tokens=3-7 delims=, " %%a in (’dir C:\ /a /c ^| findstr /i /C:" bytes free"’) do set g1=%%a&set g2=%%b&set g3=%%c&set g4=%%d&set g5=%%e
set Dsize=TB
if {%g5%} == {bytes} set Unit=GB
if {%g4%} == {bytes} set Unit=MB
if {%g3%} == {bytes} set Unit=KB
if {%g2%} == {bytes} (
if %g1% == 0 (
echo Drive c: is totally full with 0 bytes free space
) else (
echo Drive c: only has %g1% bytes of free space
)) else echo Drive c: has about %g1%.%g2:~0,2% %Unit% free space
echo.
pause > nul

:output looks like
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Drive C: has about 35.89 GB free space
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

]]>PcMedix RescueFri, 01 Apr 2011 23:27:53 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/tips/jsi-tip-1080-a-better-way-to-determine-the-freespace-on-a-disk-drive-in-batch-#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/tips/q-when-you-run-the-w32tm-resync-command-on-a-windows-server-2003-computer-you-receive-the-computer-did-not-resync-because-no-time-data-was-available-#commentsAnchorSat, 05 Mar 2011 03:52:40 GMT
Thank you very much. It’s help me with the time synchronization]]>javierSat, 05 Mar 2011 03:52:40 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/tips/q-when-you-run-the-w32tm-resync-command-on-a-windows-server-2003-computer-you-receive-the-computer-did-not-resync-because-no-time-data-was-available-#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/domains2/jsi-tip-3304-the-specified-domain-either-does-not-exist-or-could-not-be-contacted-#commentsAnchorThu, 17 Feb 2011 22:07:12 GMT
Article may have some value, but it is so crowded by ads I can’t read the path of the registry key they are referencing.

Come on people... I pay for this access... lets keep the ads out of the way at least.]]>GoodwinThu, 17 Feb 2011 22:07:12 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/domains2/jsi-tip-3304-the-specified-domain-either-does-not-exist-or-could-not-be-contacted-#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/tips/jsi-tip-8305-how-can-i-set-the-computer-description-in-active-directory-equal-to-the-logged-on-username-#commentsAnchorMon, 24 Jan 2011 16:26:17 GMT
You can control the OU that this script updates by changing the DSQuery as follows:

set q1=dsquery * "OU=Computers, OU=location, DC=my, DC=company, DC=com" -filter "(&(objectCategory=Computer)(objectClass=Computer))"]]>Aaron WMon, 24 Jan 2011 16:26:17 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/tips/jsi-tip-8305-how-can-i-set-the-computer-description-in-active-directory-equal-to-the-logged-on-username-#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/tips/jsi-tip-8305-how-can-i-set-the-computer-description-in-active-directory-equal-to-the-logged-on-username-#commentsAnchorMon, 24 Jan 2011 16:24:09 GMT
You can control the OU that this script updates by changing the DSQuery as follows:

set q1=dsquery * "OU=Computers, OU=location, DC=my, DC=company, DC=com" -filter "(&(objectCategory=Computer)(objectClass=Computer))"]]>Aaron WMon, 24 Jan 2011 16:24:09 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/tips/jsi-tip-8305-how-can-i-set-the-computer-description-in-active-directory-equal-to-the-logged-on-username-#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/tips/jsi-tip-7045-how-do-i-use-modulus-to-insure-that-day-and-month-data-can-be-converted-to-an-arithmetic-variable-#commentsAnchorWed, 19 Jan 2011 02:26:29 GMT
Hi,

Thank you for posting this. It solved my problem. I would like to know why such problecm occures when we give 08 or 09 date? and how this approach solves it.
It would be gr8 if you could explain this.

Thank you once again]]>ShreyasWed, 19 Jan 2011 02:26:29 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/tips/jsi-tip-7045-how-do-i-use-modulus-to-insure-that-day-and-month-data-can-be-converted-to-an-arithmetic-variable-#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/tips/jsi-tip-5690-report-old-files-by-owner-#commentsAnchorMon, 17 Jan 2011 14:57:27 GMT
Ran the batch file ReportOld.bat on Windows 2003 file server and get a message "goto unexpected at this time". Got any ideas on why? ]]>BackusMon, 17 Jan 2011 14:57:27 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/tips/jsi-tip-5690-report-old-files-by-owner-#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/tips/jsi-tip-9651-how-can-i-delete-a-folder-that-returns-path-too-long-#commentsAnchorSat, 08 Jan 2011 18:15:42 GMT
Thanks for the tip. It was awesome and worked GREAT. The other program noted above costs $20 so you saved me the money. Thanks.]]>kevinfitzroelSat, 08 Jan 2011 18:15:42 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/tips/jsi-tip-9651-how-can-i-delete-a-folder-that-returns-path-too-long-#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/tips/jsi-tip-10199-taskbarcmd-freeware-sets-the-auto-hide-the-taskbar-and-keep-the-taskbar-on-top-of-other-windows-options-from-a-command-line-or-batch-#commentsAnchorThu, 30 Dec 2010 11:02:41 GMT
The link to the executable is broken. There is an explanation as to why at http://mihai-nita.net/2007/09/09/taskbarcmd-programmatically-change-the-windows-taskbar-settings/

Version 1.1 of the executable is available from http://mihai-nita.net/wp-content/uploads/2007/09/TaskBarCmd_1_1_exe.zip]]>Michael BakerThu, 30 Dec 2010 11:02:41 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/tips/jsi-tip-10199-taskbarcmd-freeware-sets-the-auto-hide-the-taskbar-and-keep-the-taskbar-on-top-of-other-windows-options-from-a-command-line-or-batch-#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/tips/jsi-tip-9651-how-can-i-delete-a-folder-that-returns-path-too-long-#commentsAnchorThu, 30 Dec 2010 05:04:41 GMT
I had the similiar problem and finally I found solution:
www.tooLongPath.com]]>LeeThu, 30 Dec 2010 05:04:41 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/tips/jsi-tip-9651-how-can-i-delete-a-folder-that-returns-path-too-long-#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/tips/jsi-tip-9651-how-can-i-delete-a-folder-that-returns-path-too-long-#commentsAnchorThu, 30 Dec 2010 04:54:31 GMT
I had the similiar problem and finally I found solution:
www.tooLongPath.com]]>LeeThu, 30 Dec 2010 04:54:31 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/tips/jsi-tip-9651-how-can-i-delete-a-folder-that-returns-path-too-long-#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/licensing/jsi-tip-8521-you-receive-a-problem-is-preventing-windows-from-accurately-checking-the-license-for-this-computer-error-code-0x80070002-on-your-windows-xp-computer-#commentsAnchorMon, 27 Dec 2010 00:54:18 GMT
Hi guys .... This is one of my useful search and yours one match my problem... Even i found others they didn’t clear it... But yours post give a solution and that is worked... Thanks, thanks a lot ......]]>emb1Mon, 27 Dec 2010 00:54:18 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/licensing/jsi-tip-8521-you-receive-a-problem-is-preventing-windows-from-accurately-checking-the-license-for-this-computer-error-code-0x80070002-on-your-windows-xp-computer-#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/tips/jsi-tip-8207-when-you-attempt-to-install-a-pci-device-or-pci-device-driver-on-windows-xp-you-receive-an-error-#commentsAnchorThu, 09 Dec 2010 16:22:33 GMT
Thanks for the step by step tips. Now users will know what to do when they encounter such error while installing their PCI device driver. In relation to that, I found another great guide that users may find handy during the installation of PCI drivers. http://driversupdate.org/pci-device-drivers.htm

It talks about information on the latest PCI drivers, how to update them on the registry and how to do regedit.]]>Raven DawsonThu, 09 Dec 2010 16:22:33 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/tips/jsi-tip-8207-when-you-attempt-to-install-a-pci-device-or-pci-device-driver-on-windows-xp-you-receive-an-error-#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/tips/jsi-tip-0596-how-do-i-print-the-permissions-on-a-directory-tree-#commentsAnchorTue, 30 Nov 2010 08:27:22 GMT
search

search

[url=http://www.google.com] search [/url]

[LINK=http://www.google.com/]search [/LINK]

fine
]]>craftTue, 30 Nov 2010 08:27:22 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/tips/jsi-tip-0596-how-do-i-print-the-permissions-on-a-directory-tree-#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/tips/jsi-tip-3760-how-do-i-cause-a-batch-file-to-beep-for-attention-#commentsAnchorWed, 17 Nov 2010 11:48:55 GMT
Easy to do on Windows systems that dont have the DOS Edit app (like Windows 7 64bit). At a command prompt, change to your favorite directory and type
copy con beep.txt
CTRL+G
CTRL+Z
...There will be a file named beep.txt in the current directory. Copt and patch its contents to your batch file.]]>LannonWed, 17 Nov 2010 11:48:55 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/tips/jsi-tip-3760-how-do-i-cause-a-batch-file-to-beep-for-attention-#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/tips/jsi-tip-7581-how-do-i-print-a-pdf-document-from-the-command-line-#commentsAnchorWed, 03 Nov 2010 04:06:26 GMT
This process doesn’t work with every acrobat version.

It is better to wait for the adobe window to be "Adobe Reader" than close the main window.

otherwise if your pdf is printing longer than 3 second the print job will be canceled.

There is one Command line tool for pdf printing (http://www.commandlinepdf.com), we are using it in our app and it works great.]]>PericWed, 03 Nov 2010 04:06:26 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/tips/jsi-tip-7581-how-do-i-print-a-pdf-document-from-the-command-line-#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/desktop-management/q-you-receive-the-remote-computer-disconnected-the-session-because-of-an-error-in-licensing-protocol-when-you-attempt-to-connect-to-a-remote-computer-using-remote-desktop-on-a-windows-xp-professional-edition-#commentsAnchorWed, 27 Oct 2010 15:26:20 GMT
Though this article has been written over 4 years ago, it seems the problem has started happening again but this time with Windows 7 computer. The difference this time is that Win 7 has elevated rights which you need to take into consideration as well as deleting the registry key to fix this problem. If it helps, this post here tells you more about it with screenshots too.

http://thisishelpful.com/fix-remote-session-disconnected-because-remote-desktop-client-access-licenses.html

Hope that helps others out as it was bugging me. It seems to be some sort of Windows Update which has ’broken’ this because it wasn’t a problem prior.]]>TangWed, 27 Oct 2010 15:26:20 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/desktop-management/q-you-receive-the-remote-computer-disconnected-the-session-because-of-an-error-in-licensing-protocol-when-you-attempt-to-connect-to-a-remote-computer-using-remote-desktop-on-a-windows-xp-professional-edition-#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/tips/jsi-tip-4631-how-do-i-recovery-a-lost-local-user-profile-#commentsAnchorFri, 10 Sep 2010 10:52:26 GMT
Thanks. This was very helpful. My pc is back as it was before.]]>ZOQUIERFri, 10 Sep 2010 10:52:26 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/tips/jsi-tip-4631-how-do-i-recovery-a-lost-local-user-profile-#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/tips/jsi-tip-5549-the-summary-tab-on-a-windows-xp-image-file-properties-page-is-missing-#commentsAnchorMon, 16 Aug 2010 10:25:13 GMT
Hello! May I ask you how to restore my missing Summary tab for music files? It was there a few days ago but then it disappeared after I downloaded a codec pack. The Summary tab for my image files is still intact, only my music files ones are gone. I have no idea why and I need help badly as the Summary tab is very useful to me. Thankyou!

P.S. I am totally new to this site and I don’t know how it works so I’m sorry if I’m doing anything wrongly.]]>Poh RongMon, 16 Aug 2010 10:25:13 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/tips/jsi-tip-5549-the-summary-tab-on-a-windows-xp-image-file-properties-page-is-missing-#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/tips/jsi-tip-5176-the-certificate-store-cannot-be-opened-published-certificates-will-not-be-displayed-#commentsAnchorMon, 09 Aug 2010 15:52:10 GMT
Is "-" considered a special character? The "-" character works in a server name when mapping drives using a Windows client, but not when using an Apple client. If it is considered a special character in this case, then that is yet another inconsistency in Microsoft Windows.]]>Linda RuizMon, 09 Aug 2010 15:52:10 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/tips/jsi-tip-5176-the-certificate-store-cannot-be-opened-published-certificates-will-not-be-displayed-#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/tips/jsi-tip-8136-the-windows-xp-system-restore-tab-is-missing-and-or-the-system-restore-service-will-not-start-#commentsAnchorWed, 04 Aug 2010 14:38:42 GMT
This, without a doubt, is the best and easist solution to this problem. I spent many hours on the net trying to find a solution and every one was a dead end. But this solution works! It only takes a couple of minutes.

One thing I feel that needs to be added is that you need to make these changes in "safe mode, adm."]]>HolmesWed, 04 Aug 2010 14:38:42 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/tips/jsi-tip-8136-the-windows-xp-system-restore-tab-is-missing-and-or-the-system-restore-service-will-not-start-#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/tips/jsi-tip-8136-the-windows-xp-system-restore-tab-is-missing-and-or-the-system-restore-service-will-not-start-#commentsAnchorWed, 04 Aug 2010 14:35:29 GMT
This, without a doubt, is the best and easist solution to this problem. I spent many hours on the net trying to find a solution and every one was a dead end. But this solution works! It only takes a couple of minutes.

One thing I feel that needs to be added is that you need to make these changes in "safe mode, adm."]]>HolmesWed, 04 Aug 2010 14:35:29 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/tips/jsi-tip-8136-the-windows-xp-system-restore-tab-is-missing-and-or-the-system-restore-service-will-not-start-#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/tips/jsi-tip-4241-error-the-network-path-was-not-found-when-trying-to-join-a-workstation-to-a-domain-#commentsAnchorWed, 30 Jun 2010 18:57:31 GMT
I’ve tried your tip and I am still getting the same error, although my client pc can see the domain name and recognize it, I still cannot join the domain.]]>ITTStudentWed, 30 Jun 2010 18:57:31 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/tips/jsi-tip-4241-error-the-network-path-was-not-found-when-trying-to-join-a-workstation-to-a-domain-#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/tips/jsi-tip-8225-the-extended-change-access-control-list-tool-xcacls-vbs-has-been-enhanced-and-replaces-xcacls-exe-#commentsAnchorThu, 17 Jun 2010 12:37:22 GMT
If not running from perl, just run:
cscript xcacls.vbs b:\path\to\windowsprofiles\theuserdirectory /O "NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM" /g DOMAIN\USERID /I enable /e

In perl one must "escape" backslashes and quotes within a command. If you are not using perl, then you don’t need to use the backslash against a quote character or double backslash for domain\\user, just domain\user works with non-perl.]]>JacksonThu, 17 Jun 2010 12:37:22 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/tips/jsi-tip-8225-the-extended-change-access-control-list-tool-xcacls-vbs-has-been-enhanced-and-replaces-xcacls-exe-#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/tips/jsi-tip-8225-the-extended-change-access-control-list-tool-xcacls-vbs-has-been-enhanced-and-replaces-xcacls-exe-#commentsAnchorThu, 17 Jun 2010 12:32:20 GMT
Do you get error code 5? Are you attempting to set owner (like to system) and the user to full control and inheritance?

Microsoft’s example list doesn’t show that you can run concurrent switches together, HOWEVER YOU MUST RUN OWNER FIRST. If you are wondering why you can’t set owner and a different user id to full control and take inheritance, THAT IS WHY. Ask the guy who figured it out after much frustration.

NOTE OWNER MUST BE FIRST OR IT FAILS.
example (on server containing profile directory)
cscript B:\path\to\profiles\userprofiledir /O "NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM" /G DOMAIN\userid:f /I enable /e

/o ownership (system seems to work best for VISTA or W7 clients)
/g grant rights, full control to user
/i inheritance
/e edit acl
Running these into one command with OWNER FIRST averts Massive Frustration(TM).

You can execute this in perl so it iterates through your profile directory (run as a domain admin, and test in a ’sandbox’ first).
In the perl script set your variables:
$directory="S:\path\to\profiles\userprofiledir";
$userid="define for your environment";
opendir( PROFILEDIR $directory ) or die "couldn’t open $!)\n";
while (defined ($dirname = readdir(homedir))) {
#(your own custom code here, because each environment is likely different)
## see microsoft kb 825751 on xcacls.vbs. normal cacls will not take the pressure of adding ownership
## perl requires "escaping" a backslash, ergo the ’\\’ and ’\"’below.
# run the owner switch FIRST or it fails.
$xcaclsstring = "cscript.exe xcacls.vbs $directory /o \"NT AUTHORITY\\SYSTEM\" /G domain\\$userid:F /i enable /e";
print "$xcaclsstring\n";
# next line actually runs the previously defined variable
$status = `$xcaclsstring`;
print "($directory\\$newdir)xcacls => $status";
}close (PROFILEDIR);
# above must be taylored, edited for your environment
# offered without warranty, but worked for me.]]>JacksonThu, 17 Jun 2010 12:32:20 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/tips/jsi-tip-8225-the-extended-change-access-control-list-tool-xcacls-vbs-has-been-enhanced-and-replaces-xcacls-exe-#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/tips/jsi-tip-1167-no-more-connection-can-be-made-#commentsAnchorMon, 07 Jun 2010 06:07:24 GMT
Is there any update valid for windows xp professional?
Thank you if any
R.]]>CorsariMon, 07 Jun 2010 06:07:24 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/tips/jsi-tip-1167-no-more-connection-can-be-made-#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/tips/jsi-tip-3736-error-3221229584-prevent-the-microsoft-distributed-transaction-service-from-starting-#commentsAnchorThu, 18 Mar 2010 16:34:25 GMT
What about start in Win Xp?]]>VassilevThu, 18 Mar 2010 16:34:25 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/tips/jsi-tip-3736-error-3221229584-prevent-the-microsoft-distributed-transaction-service-from-starting-#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/tips/jsi-tip-8975-how-can-i-create-a-restore-point-in-windows-xp-from-the-command-line-or-from-a-batch-#commentsAnchorWed, 17 Mar 2010 07:03:50 GMT
Thanks for the batch script.
For those who would like to make a system restore point directly in vbs please have a look to:
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa378847%28VS.85%29.aspx

... or use the following vbs script.
----- begin---

’ source:
’ http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa378847%28VS.85%29.aspx

’CreateRestorePoint Method of the SystemRestore Class
’Creates a restore point. Specifies the beginning and
’the ending of a set of changes so that System Restore
’can create a restore point.This method is the
’scriptable equivalent of the SRSetRestorePoint function.

’ call this script directly or per dos batch:
’ cscript //nologo create_system_restore_msnlib.vbs my_description

’ v0.1 100317 Thorsten Albrecht, confirmation box switch added
’ tested in Windows 7 Professional x64, should work in xp, too

’ restore system restore points with: rstrui.exe

’----------------------------------------------------
’ user options:
show_confirmation = 0 ’0: don’t show any success window with confirmation button
’ 1: display a confirmation dialogue after creating the system restore point

’----------------------------------------------------
Set Args = wscript.Arguments

If Args.Count() > 0 Then
RpName = Args.item(0)
Else
RpName = "created system restore point through vbs script create_system_restore_msnlib.vbs"
End If

Set obj = GetObject("winmgmts:{impersonationLevel=impersonate}!root/default:SystemRestore")

If (obj.CreateRestorePoint(RpName, 0, 100)) = 0 Then
result = 0 ’success
Else
result = 1 ’failure
End If

If (show_confirmation = 1) Then
If (result = 0) Then
wscript.Echo "Created system restore point successfully."
Else
wscript.Echo "Error while creating system restore point!"
End If
End If


-----end -----

Thorsten]]>Thorsten AlbrechtWed, 17 Mar 2010 07:03:50 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/tips/jsi-tip-8975-how-can-i-create-a-restore-point-in-windows-xp-from-the-command-line-or-from-a-batch-#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/tips/a-better-way-to-delete-empty-sub-folders-in-a-directory-tree-#commentsAnchorThu, 04 Mar 2010 13:26:03 GMT
I don’t see how this checks if the subfolders are empty. It just appears to list all subdirectories and then delete them.

]]>gurnlesThu, 04 Mar 2010 13:26:03 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/tips/a-better-way-to-delete-empty-sub-folders-in-a-directory-tree-#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/domains2/jsi-tip-10047-how-can-i-display-all-the-local-administrators-on-all-the-computers-in-my-domain-#commentsAnchorMon, 01 Mar 2010 09:51:07 GMT
where is the vbs and bat file ??
please let me know...i have to meet a deadline :(]]>James Mon, 01 Mar 2010 09:51:07 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/domains2/jsi-tip-10047-how-can-i-display-all-the-local-administrators-on-all-the-computers-in-my-domain-#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/terminal-server-and-services/jsi-tip-7459-how-can-i-determine-if-terminal-services-is-enabled-on-a-local-or-remote-server-#commentsAnchorThu, 11 Feb 2010 20:47:40 GMT
That’s a very convoluted solution that requires a script. It is much easier to run this: change user /query If the server is running Terminal Services in Remote Administration mode, it will return: "Install mode does not apply to a Terminal server configured for remote administration." If it is a full Terminal Server, it will return only the mode in use.]]>treehead Thu, 11 Feb 2010 20:47:40 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/terminal-server-and-services/jsi-tip-7459-how-can-i-determine-if-terminal-services-is-enabled-on-a-local-or-remote-server-#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/tips/jsi-tip-5744-how-do-i-use-dnslint-to-troubleshoot-active-directory-replication-issues-#commentsAnchorWed, 27 Jan 2010 01:00:23 GMT
Good................]]>JuliusWed, 27 Jan 2010 01:00:23 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/tips/jsi-tip-5744-how-do-i-use-dnslint-to-troubleshoot-active-directory-replication-issues-#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/domains2/jsi-tip-7224-how-do-i-raise-the-domain-and-forest-functional-levels-that-are-supported-by-windows-server-2003-domain-controllers-#commentsAnchorTue, 19 Jan 2010 23:25:02 GMT
in one domain i can have many trees, so my question is that: can we have different trees of different DNS names for eg:one tree=microsoft.com, second tree=vsnl.net;third tree=karnataka.in etc. and if i have all these trees in single domain then what will be the trust relationship between them, replication ?? OR we need to have different trees of same DNS names like xxx.com / xxx.net only ??? can anyone help me to understand this topic clearly...]]>manojks007 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 23:25:02 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/domains2/jsi-tip-7224-how-do-i-raise-the-domain-and-forest-functional-levels-that-are-supported-by-windows-server-2003-domain-controllers-#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/domains2/jsi-tip-7224-how-do-i-raise-the-domain-and-forest-functional-levels-that-are-supported-by-windows-server-2003-domain-controllers-#commentsAnchorTue, 19 Jan 2010 23:00:32 GMT
in one domain i can have many trees, so my question is that: can we have different trees of different DNS names for eg:one tree=microsoft.com, second tree=vsnl.net;third tree=karnataka.in etc. and if i have all these trees in single domain then what will be the trust relationship between them, replication ?? OR we need to have different trees of same DNS names like xxx.com / xxx.net only ???]]>manojks007 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 23:00:32 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/domains2/jsi-tip-7224-how-do-i-raise-the-domain-and-forest-functional-levels-that-are-supported-by-windows-server-2003-domain-controllers-#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/tips/jsi-tip-10092-how-can-i-block-internet-access-for-a-specific-user-account-#commentsAnchorTue, 19 Jan 2010 15:12:45 GMT
Got IT! (get it? oops again PUN INTENDED). Read again the original post, the NOTE after step 7. (to prevent users from changing Proxy settings) These settings being referred are located in IExplorer>Tools>Internet Options>Connections Tab>LAN Settings button>Proxy Server check box. Once checkbox is "unchecked" original setting is restored and Internet access returns. This GPO is handy. But I wish i knew settings to block specific website with GPMC. email me if questions, it will take time but I will reply]]>EliTue, 19 Jan 2010 15:12:45 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/tips/jsi-tip-10092-how-can-i-block-internet-access-for-a-specific-user-account-#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/tips/jsi-tip-10092-how-can-i-block-internet-access-for-a-specific-user-account-#commentsAnchorTue, 19 Jan 2010 14:33:52 GMT
I tried it, it works perfectly. But as post above, what is changed that prevents access after a user account is removedfrom the GPO? On otherwords, what must be modified to original settings?]]>EliTue, 19 Jan 2010 14:33:52 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/tips/jsi-tip-10092-how-can-i-block-internet-access-for-a-specific-user-account-#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/tips/jsi-tip-0570-freeware-command-line-batch-account-rename-#commentsAnchorSat, 26 Dec 2009 09:34:35 GMT
good freesoft]]>lala888 Sat, 26 Dec 2009 09:34:35 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/tips/jsi-tip-0570-freeware-command-line-batch-account-rename-#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/registry2/jsi-tip-0324-registry-entries-for-services-#commentsAnchorWed, 04 Nov 2009 22:34:58 GMT
I’d like to know if there is a way to ignore all errors by default, instead of going through them one by one to change the value to 0.]]>ADFDFWed, 04 Nov 2009 22:34:58 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/registry2/jsi-tip-0324-registry-entries-for-services-#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/tips/jsi-tip-10092-how-can-i-block-internet-access-for-a-specific-user-account-#commentsAnchorWed, 21 Oct 2009 16:43:58 GMT
Works well blocking internet access. How do you unblock? I’ve removed User from Security Filtering run gpupdate /force, still blocked. Waited a further hour - still blocked.]]>JohnWed, 21 Oct 2009 16:43:58 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/tips/jsi-tip-10092-how-can-i-block-internet-access-for-a-specific-user-account-#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/tips/jsi-tip-9570-compname-exe-freeware-renames-a-computer-and-more-#commentsAnchorWed, 21 Oct 2009 13:54:16 GMT
Hi. Nice program,this compname. Big issue for me is ? Is it possible to restore computername using this program from any text or other file automaticaly. If there any solution how to do it ,please send me message to my mail address :bubodream@gmail.com Peter Straka , country : Slovakia.,thanks a lot]]>bubodream Wed, 21 Oct 2009 13:54:16 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/tips/jsi-tip-9570-compname-exe-freeware-renames-a-computer-and-more-#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/domains2/q-how-can-i-email-a-password-expiration-warning-to-my-domain-users-#commentsAnchorTue, 13 Oct 2009 12:42:10 GMT
I can’t get this script to execute blat at the end. Does everything up to that point. There something missing? I have configured blat with the server and sender info already.]]>WesTue, 13 Oct 2009 12:42:10 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/domains2/q-how-can-i-email-a-password-expiration-warning-to-my-domain-users-#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/tips/jsi-tip-8321-is-your-windows-explorer-folder-pane-blank-#commentsAnchorTue, 06 Oct 2009 18:25:09 GMT
Excellent!]]>JOHNTue, 06 Oct 2009 18:25:09 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/tips/jsi-tip-8321-is-your-windows-explorer-folder-pane-blank-#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/tips/jsi-tip-3921-how-can-i-expand-the-windows-2000-boot-partition-#commentsAnchorFri, 25 Sep 2009 13:47:52 GMT
This is the first time I saw this method, newfangled, I don’t know whether it is safe, generally I use third party software, for example, easeus partition master to extend the partition, very safe and easy http://www.partition-tool.com/easeus-partition-manager/extend-system-partition.htm]]>GordonFri, 25 Sep 2009 13:47:52 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/tips/jsi-tip-3921-how-can-i-expand-the-windows-2000-boot-partition-#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/tips/jsi-tip-1991-nbtstat-a-computername-returns-host-not-found-#commentsAnchorTue, 22 Sep 2009 13:08:19 GMT
This article didn’t fix the problem, but I found a solution. It is available here. http://tempvariable.blogspot.com/2009/09/nbtstat-host-not-found-nbstat-problem.html]]>billTue, 22 Sep 2009 13:08:19 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/tips/jsi-tip-1991-nbtstat-a-computername-returns-host-not-found-#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/tips/jsi-tip-9942-how-can-i-remove-unknown-users-or-groups-from-ntfs-permission-#commentsAnchorTue, 22 Sep 2009 12:28:09 GMT
This is a life saver. Great work. Hope you don’t mind if I keep this one in my "box of tricks". Many thanks.]]>MichaelTue, 22 Sep 2009 12:28:09 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/tips/jsi-tip-9942-how-can-i-remove-unknown-users-or-groups-from-ntfs-permission-#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/tips/jsi-tip-7595-how-do-i-script-a-scheduled-tasks-password-reset-#commentsAnchorWed, 12 Aug 2009 13:28:02 GMT
usage: C:\SchtasksFix.bat c:\UserPwdFile.txt c:\UserPwdFile.txt: IBM-L3AC234\chriswalker=passw0rd code: @echo off if {%1}=={} @echo Syntax: SchtasksFix UserPwdFile [ComputerName]&exit /b 1 if not exist %1 @echo UserPwdFile %1 NOT found. SchtasksFix UserPwdFile [ComputerName]&exit /b 2 setlocal set ec=0 set file=%1 set computer=%computername% if not {%2}=={} set computer=%2 set computer=%computer:\=% set work="\\%computer:"=%\c$" if not exist %work% @echo Computer %computer% NOT found. SchtasksFix UserPwdFile [ComputerName]&exit /b 3 for /f "Tokens=*" %%t in (’Schtasks.exe /query /S %computer% /V /FO LIST’) do set taskline=%%t&call :change endlocal&exit /b %ec% :change if /i "%taskline:~0,9%" EQU "TaskName:" set task=%taskline:~38% if /i "%taskline:~0,12%" NEQ "Run As User:" goto :EOF set User=%taskline:~38% set pwd= for /f "Tokens=1* Delims==" %%p in (’findstr /B /L /I /C:"%User%" %file%’) do set pwd=%%q if not defined pwd @echo %User% password not found in %file%&set ec=4&goto :EOF schtasks.exe /change /S %computer% /tn "%task%" /RU "%User%" /RP "%pwd%" If ERRORLEVEL 1 set ec=5&@echo Reset for task "%task%", User "%User%" failed]]>chrisWed, 12 Aug 2009 13:28:02 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/tips/jsi-tip-7595-how-do-i-script-a-scheduled-tasks-password-reset-#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/tips/jsi-tip-7595-how-do-i-script-a-scheduled-tasks-password-reset-#commentsAnchorWed, 12 Aug 2009 13:24:02 GMT
doesn’t work! Get the following error : Schedule Tasks has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience.]]>chrisWed, 12 Aug 2009 13:24:02 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/tips/jsi-tip-7595-how-do-i-script-a-scheduled-tasks-password-reset-#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/licensing/jsi-tip-8521-you-receive-a-problem-is-preventing-windows-from-accurately-checking-the-license-for-this-computer-error-code-0x80070002-on-your-windows-xp-computer-#commentsAnchorThu, 30 Jul 2009 07:28:46 GMT
Hey guys i cant think you enough..... u guys really solved my problem so quickly... been searching all day for this read 100s of posts but that was not the problem on my machine finally i found out oembios.bin was missing and i copied that file and my machine started !!! i am so happy..............!!! 3 cheers for u guys! thanks so much for helping me out i really wanted to solve this problem without reinstalling my machine... and i got it done thanks to u guys!@! thanks a lottttttttttttttt!! Ne0]]>NeoThu, 30 Jul 2009 07:28:46 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/licensing/jsi-tip-8521-you-receive-a-problem-is-preventing-windows-from-accurately-checking-the-license-for-this-computer-error-code-0x80070002-on-your-windows-xp-computer-#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/tips/jsi-tip-1307-cursor-blink-rate-#commentsAnchorFri, 24 Jul 2009 13:50:06 GMT
We just saw an instance where a .NET application, Peachtree 2009 and 2010 would NOT load screens due to the CursorBlinkRate being changed. It took us over 100 hours of time with more then 40 hours on the phone with Peachtree to narrow it down and find it. Setting it breaks the Peachtree application and it’s related to those screens being written in .NET. Just posting this as many of our optimizations came from this site for our Terminal Server environment. Beware! Thanks, Bill Sorenson bsorenson@ivdesk.com www.IVDesk.com]]>BillFri, 24 Jul 2009 13:50:06 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/tips/jsi-tip-1307-cursor-blink-rate-#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/tips/jsi-tip-10092-how-can-i-block-internet-access-for-a-specific-user-account-#commentsAnchorThu, 09 Jul 2009 14:11:02 GMT
BrowseControl will allow you to control the Internet access of your employees and students. BrowseControl is very easy to install, configure and use. It is suitable for both IT and non-IT managers. WindowsITpro even wrote a short article on BrowseControl: http://windowsitpro.com/article/articleid/43601/whats-hot.html www.BrowseControl.com]]>saiThu, 09 Jul 2009 14:11:02 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/tips/jsi-tip-10092-how-can-i-block-internet-access-for-a-specific-user-account-#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/tips/jsi-tip-9273-how-can-i-set-more-than-8-workstations-into-a-user-s-logon-workstations-from-the-command-line-#commentsAnchorMon, 22 Jun 2009 14:34:12 GMT
The maximum # of workstations you can add is explained in this KB article: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/938458]]>BrianMon, 22 Jun 2009 14:34:12 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/tips/jsi-tip-9273-how-can-i-set-more-than-8-workstations-into-a-user-s-logon-workstations-from-the-command-line-#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/domains2/another-way-to-list-the-global-catalog-servers-in-your-domain-#commentsAnchorTue, 16 Jun 2009 11:49:27 GMT
Oh, and another thing. Tip 10658 10686 both consist of this same solution. Neither one shows how to use netdom and repadmin to list GC servers. fail]]>SusanTue, 16 Jun 2009 11:49:27 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/domains2/another-way-to-list-the-global-catalog-servers-in-your-domain-#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/domains2/another-way-to-list-the-global-catalog-servers-in-your-domain-#commentsAnchorTue, 16 Jun 2009 11:46:20 GMT
This is accurate only by accident for some percentage of people. The proper method is nslookup gc._msdcs.(YourForestDomain)]]>SusanTue, 16 Jun 2009 11:46:20 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/domains2/another-way-to-list-the-global-catalog-servers-in-your-domain-#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/tips/jsi-tip-9590-how-do-i-disable-certain-keys-on-my-keyboard-#commentsAnchorThu, 04 Jun 2009 13:16:51 GMT
I will mark this is not completely useless, that is only if you don’t require using CAD to log in to a machine. Kind of defeats the whole purpose now that I cannot even use my computer at all! Nope, nevermind, I marked it down to a 1 now.]]>TimThu, 04 Jun 2009 13:16:51 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/tips/jsi-tip-9590-how-do-i-disable-certain-keys-on-my-keyboard-#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/tips/jsi-tip-10426-choose32-exe-and-editv32-exe-freeware-#commentsAnchorTue, 26 May 2009 14:15:23 GMT
All, please note that the current version, as I write this note (26 May 2009), is 2.0, and the URL is http://www.westmesatech.com/. Regards, Bill Stewart]]>BillTue, 26 May 2009 14:15:23 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/tips/jsi-tip-10426-choose32-exe-and-editv32-exe-freeware-#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/tips/jsi-tip-7451-how-can-i-report-all-active-directory-distribution-group-memberships-#commentsAnchorFri, 22 May 2009 01:35:18 GMT
For More Details Look herehttp://www.adutils.com/products/activedirectoryreports/windows-active-directory-reports.html]]>jasonFri, 22 May 2009 01:35:18 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/tips/jsi-tip-7451-how-can-i-report-all-active-directory-distribution-group-memberships-#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/domains2/jsi-tip-1079-windows-nt-workstation-users-receives-the-domain-is-not-available-#commentsAnchorTue, 12 May 2009 13:34:12 GMT
This happens in WinXP/W2k3 environments as well. Why haven’t you addressed this annoying issue with these OS’s?]]>AndreTue, 12 May 2009 13:34:12 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/domains2/jsi-tip-1079-windows-nt-workstation-users-receives-the-domain-is-not-available-#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/tips/jsi-tip-7044-you-receive-not-enough-memory-available-to-complete-this-operation-when-using-sound-recorder-to-record-a-wav-file-#commentsAnchorFri, 01 May 2009 12:59:51 GMT
Thanks for your comment. There are plenty of free tools for recording. Audacity (http://audacity.sourceforge.net/) has generated some very positive reviews. There are several sites out there that act as a repository for downloadable applications. My favorite, and how I found about Audacity, is Cnet’s download.com.]]>ZacFri, 01 May 2009 12:59:51 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/tips/jsi-tip-7044-you-receive-not-enough-memory-available-to-complete-this-operation-when-using-sound-recorder-to-record-a-wav-file-#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/tips/jsi-tip-7044-you-receive-not-enough-memory-available-to-complete-this-operation-when-using-sound-recorder-to-record-a-wav-file-#commentsAnchorFri, 01 May 2009 11:57:11 GMT
This has been a problem for a while. It’s obviously not going to be fixed. Many, many articles confirm and explain the problem. If this is not going to be fixed, can someone from WindowsITpro offer a FREE product alternative, that is FREE, isn’t shareware, isn’t an evaluation copy, and provides the same basic functionality as the broken sndrec32.exe?]]>DavidFri, 01 May 2009 11:57:11 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/tips/jsi-tip-7044-you-receive-not-enough-memory-available-to-complete-this-operation-when-using-sound-recorder-to-record-a-wav-file-#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/tips/jsi-tip-4875-how-do-i-start-stop-and-reboot-iis-5-0-from-a-command-line-or-batch-#commentsAnchorWed, 15 Apr 2009 20:58:24 GMT
When we ran into a 503 error I tried this command: iisreset /REBOOTONERROR The iisrest was unsuccessful, so the server was supposed to reboot. But instead a message came up:" Attempting to reboot...not implemented". Any idea how to implement the /rebootonerror?]]>TanjuWed, 15 Apr 2009 20:58:24 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/tips/jsi-tip-4875-how-do-i-start-stop-and-reboot-iis-5-0-from-a-command-line-or-batch-#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/tips/jsi-tip-6796-when-you-boot-a-remote-boot-floppy-generator-created-boot-disk-in-preparation-for-a-ris-install-you-receive-undi-initialize-failed-no-media-detected-#commentsAnchorSun, 05 Apr 2009 03:54:02 GMT
very thanks]]>runyam Sun, 05 Apr 2009 03:54:02 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/tips/jsi-tip-6796-when-you-boot-a-remote-boot-floppy-generator-created-boot-disk-in-preparation-for-a-ris-install-you-receive-undi-initialize-failed-no-media-detected-#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/tips/jsi-tip-5189-how-do-i-identify-16-bit-programs-#commentsAnchorFri, 06 Mar 2009 08:51:09 GMT
This appears to be just a rehash of http://support.microsoft.com/kb/320127]]>RobinFri, 06 Mar 2009 08:51:09 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/tips/jsi-tip-5189-how-do-i-identify-16-bit-programs-#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/domains2/jsi-tip-8872-when-running-gpmc-on-a-windows-server-2003-that-you-upgraded-from-windows-2000-you-receive-the-enterprise-domain-controllers-group-does-not-have-read-access-to-this-gpo-#commentsAnchorMon, 23 Feb 2009 14:30:08 GMT
Great answer. Is there any reason why one might set ploicies with excspetions for that group?]]>jason@jtpc.netMon, 23 Feb 2009 14:30:08 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/domains2/jsi-tip-8872-when-running-gpmc-on-a-windows-server-2003-that-you-upgraded-from-windows-2000-you-receive-the-enterprise-domain-controllers-group-does-not-have-read-access-to-this-gpo-#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/tips/jsi-tip-2911-scheduled-tasks-exit-results-codes-#commentsAnchorTue, 17 Feb 2009 17:34:48 GMT
What about code 0x3 Also, is the a maximum size or practcal limit i.e. any performance issues with too large of a log file?]]>DavidTue, 17 Feb 2009 17:34:48 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/tips/jsi-tip-2911-scheduled-tasks-exit-results-codes-#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/tips/q-you-cannot-open-files-that-have-extensions-like-exe-com-and-lnk-on-windows-xp-#commentsAnchorFri, 13 Feb 2009 12:12:34 GMT
You are my saviour! I tried an IE hack to open the browser after I got this sick virus. Once open, i googled for a solution and landed here. Your .reg files worked a cinch. You are truly amazing and saved me gigabytes of data loss and about 12 hours as well. If I ever meet you, ill kiss your hand! Thanks!]]>SreenathFri, 13 Feb 2009 12:12:34 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/tips/q-you-cannot-open-files-that-have-extensions-like-exe-com-and-lnk-on-windows-xp-#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/tips/q-you-receive-error-1718-file-filename-was-rejected-by-digital-signature-policy-when-you-attempt-to-install-a-large-windows-installer-package-or-patch-on-windows-server-2003--93626#commentsAnchorFri, 13 Feb 2009 11:05:32 GMT
Just the fix I needed for this issue, encountered when installing VMware Server v2. Thanks.]]>PHILIPFri, 13 Feb 2009 11:05:32 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/tips/q-you-receive-error-1718-file-filename-was-rejected-by-digital-signature-policy-when-you-attempt-to-install-a-large-windows-installer-package-or-patch-on-windows-server-2003--93626#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/tips/jsi-tip-4205-ntdsutil-won-t-repair-the-active-directory-database-#commentsAnchorMon, 09 Feb 2009 12:15:24 GMT
not very useful]]>SandroMon, 09 Feb 2009 12:15:24 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/tips/jsi-tip-4205-ntdsutil-won-t-repair-the-active-directory-database-#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/tips/jsi-tip-10092-how-can-i-block-internet-access-for-a-specific-user-account-#commentsAnchorWed, 04 Feb 2009 02:14:58 GMT
I know easy-to-use tool that allows to restrict certain user internet access Ez Internet Timer http://www.internettimer.net. I use it control my children’s online activity and block Internet browsers, e-mails, ftps or charting programs like MSN, ICQ, etc. Maybe it will suit someone’s requirements.]]>TrustanWed, 04 Feb 2009 02:14:58 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/tips/jsi-tip-10092-how-can-i-block-internet-access-for-a-specific-user-account-#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/tips/jsi-tip-8888-your-user-accounts-are-unexpectedly-locked-and-event-id-12294-is-logged-in-windows-server-2003-#commentsAnchorMon, 26 Jan 2009 07:57:54 GMT
It takes time to track down the culprit...]]>cataMon, 26 Jan 2009 07:57:54 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/tips/jsi-tip-8888-your-user-accounts-are-unexpectedly-locked-and-event-id-12294-is-logged-in-windows-server-2003-#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/desktop-management/jsi-tip-4783-how-do-i-get-the-remote-desktop-start-menu-to-display-the-logoff-and-shutdown-choices-#commentsAnchorSat, 17 Jan 2009 00:19:10 GMT
In my experience this tip doesn’t actually restore the ‘Shut Down’ icon to the start menu in an RDP session, only the ‘Disconnect’ icon. However, I’ve discovered a way to emulate this behaviour. Basically it involves a shortcut to some very simple VB code which brings up the standard ’Shut Down Windows’ Dialog Box. So here’s the VB Code which needs to be copied to a new.vbs file: [code] Dim Shell Set Shell = WScript.CreateObject ("Shell.Application") Shell.ShutdownWindows [/code] After this you just need to create a shortcut to this in the start menu and assign the standard ’Shutdown’ icon to it! What you end up with is this: [img]http://www.shutupandreboot.net/images/Start%20Menu.jpg[/img] Once you click on the icon the standard ’Shut Down Windows’ dialog appears as if you were doing it from a non-RDP session! [img]http://www.shutupandreboot.net/images/Shut%20Down%20Dialog.jpg[/img] I haven’t been able to find a way to move the icon any lower in the start menu (although this is apparently possible when using the XP style start menu as opposed to the classic style I’m using. So all-in-all, pretty easy & effective! Sure it’s on the wrong end of the start menu, but hey, at least the functionality and ease of use are still there! The only downside I can think of is that depending on your user setup you might get duplicate shutdown icons. Enjoy! :) Sam.]]>2Sat, 17 Jan 2009 00:19:10 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/desktop-management/jsi-tip-4783-how-do-i-get-the-remote-desktop-start-menu-to-display-the-logoff-and-shutdown-choices-#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/tips/jsi-tip-9046-another-reason-for-a-file-that-is-required-to-run-the-windows-xp-search-companion-cannot-be-found-#commentsAnchorWed, 31 Dec 2008 21:14:33 GMT
This one fixed all of my XML problems, now I can use Event Viewer, MSTSC, all the admin tools!]]>MikeWed, 31 Dec 2008 21:14:33 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/tips/jsi-tip-9046-another-reason-for-a-file-that-is-required-to-run-the-windows-xp-search-companion-cannot-be-found-#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/tips/jsi-tip-2612-sfc-does-not-recognize-my-cd-rom-#commentsAnchorSat, 27 Dec 2008 14:10:11 GMT
Identical information found on Microsoft’s Knowledgebase.]]>DustinSat, 27 Dec 2008 14:10:11 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/tips/jsi-tip-2612-sfc-does-not-recognize-my-cd-rom-#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/domains2/jsi-tip-4325-how-do-i-copy-a-group-policy-object-to-a-different-domain-#commentsAnchorSat, 27 Dec 2008 07:05:31 GMT
You can Copy individual GPO Settings using GPOExIm. It provides granular control over GPO. Visit: http://www.jijitechnologies.com for details.]]>RaghuramjiSat, 27 Dec 2008 07:05:31 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/domains2/jsi-tip-4325-how-do-i-copy-a-group-policy-object-to-a-different-domain-#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/domains2/jsi-tip-5320-how-do-i-copy-a-group-policy-object-gpo-to-another-domain-#commentsAnchorSat, 27 Dec 2008 07:01:59 GMT
You can Copy individual GPO Settings using GPOExIm. It provides granular control over GPO. Visit:www.jijitechnologies.com/product/gpoexim/index.html for details.]]>RaghuramjiSat, 27 Dec 2008 07:01:59 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/domains2/jsi-tip-5320-how-do-i-copy-a-group-policy-object-gpo-to-another-domain-#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/tips/jsi-tip-9799-how-can-i-determine-the-total-physical-memory-available-physical-memory-total-virtual-memory-and-available-virtual-memory-in-my-computer-#commentsAnchorFri, 19 Dec 2008 17:50:51 GMT
None of the following utilities and scripts require msinfo32.exe because they use Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) to collect the memory information from the computer. Hopefully one of them will provide the information you need: The System Inventory Lite utility at http://windowsitpro.com/article/articleid/100461/100461.html might give you the information you’re seeking. This HTML Application (HTA) provides summary information and other information that you choose to receive. (There are 17 optional categories of information to choose from.) The data is written to a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet. After you open this HTML Application (HTA) by double-clicking it, select the "Mem" check box in the lower left corner and click Go. When the spreadsheet opens, click the tab labeled "Memory." If that lite utility doesn’t have the memory information you’re looking for, you can check out the full-version, System Inventory, which is discussed in the article "System Inventory Mini-App" at http://windowsitpro.com/article/articleid/96668/96668.html. This article is usually open only to VIP subscribers, but I opened it up for public viewing through Dec. 31, 2008. Another possibility is the AutoInventory.vbs script discussed in the article "Avoid Ugly Computer Inventory Reports—Save Your Script’s Output in Microsoft Word" at http://windowsitpro.com/article/articleid/100059/100059.html. This script collects memory and process data, then writes it to a report created in Microsoft Word. There’s also the Computer_Inventory.vbs script in "Script Inventories Remote Computers and Writes the Information to a Database" at http://windowsitpro.com/article/articleid/97197/97197.html. This script retrieves inventory information from remote computers and writes that information to a Microsoft Access database. This article is usually open only to VIP subscribers, but I opened it up for public viewing through Dec. 31, 2008. Karen Bemowski, senior editor, Windows IT Pro]]>KarenFri, 19 Dec 2008 17:50:51 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/tips/jsi-tip-9799-how-can-i-determine-the-total-physical-memory-available-physical-memory-total-virtual-memory-and-available-virtual-memory-in-my-computer-#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/desktop-management/q-you-receive-the-remote-computer-disconnected-the-session-because-of-an-error-in-licensing-protocol-when-you-attempt-to-connect-to-a-remote-computer-using-remote-desktop-on-a-windows-xp-professional-edition-#commentsAnchorFri, 19 Dec 2008 12:58:53 GMT
I had the similar problem where the terminal server was behind the firewall and only RDP ports were open. Terminal Server License service wasn’t able to start and communicate with the domain on the other side of the firewall. The only solution was to RDP to a Terminal Server on the same side of the firewall, log off and get a temporary CAL. I have to do this every 90 days because we don’t have control over the firewall.]]>KlimentFri, 19 Dec 2008 12:58:53 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/desktop-management/q-you-receive-the-remote-computer-disconnected-the-session-because-of-an-error-in-licensing-protocol-when-you-attempt-to-connect-to-a-remote-computer-using-remote-desktop-on-a-windows-xp-professional-edition-#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/tips/jsi-tip-9799-how-can-i-determine-the-total-physical-memory-available-physical-memory-total-virtual-memory-and-available-virtual-memory-in-my-computer-#commentsAnchorThu, 18 Dec 2008 09:26:32 GMT
The .bat is not useful at all because it relies on the existence of msinfo32.exe which is part of Microsoft Office... So you need to have this installed, on one hand, and on the other, even if you’ve got msinfo32.exe it’s not in the path by default... So I wonder if the author tested its script before...]]>VladimirThu, 18 Dec 2008 09:26:32 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/tips/jsi-tip-9799-how-can-i-determine-the-total-physical-memory-available-physical-memory-total-virtual-memory-and-available-virtual-memory-in-my-computer-#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/tips/q-you-receive-error-1718-file-filename-was-rejected-by-digital-signature-policy-when-you-attempt-to-install-a-large-windows-installer-package-or-patch-on-windows-server-2003--93626#commentsAnchorThu, 11 Dec 2008 00:10:26 GMT
Worked for me. Tried this Fix on a Fresh Win 2003 Std Edition with 4GB ram and it solved the problem. Was getting this error while trying to install VMware server software. Thankyou]]>RodThu, 11 Dec 2008 00:10:26 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/tips/q-you-receive-error-1718-file-filename-was-rejected-by-digital-signature-policy-when-you-attempt-to-install-a-large-windows-installer-package-or-patch-on-windows-server-2003--93626#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/john-savills-windows-faqs/q-how-can-i-download-the-windows-vista-support-tools-#commentsAnchorFri, 05 Dec 2008 13:12:11 GMT
I unable to find a Vista version of ksetup? The Windows 2008 version has the switch /addhosttorealmmap. How can I implement this?]]>BlakeFri, 05 Dec 2008 13:12:11 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/john-savills-windows-faqs/q-how-can-i-download-the-windows-vista-support-tools-#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/tips/jsi-tip-0581-microsoft-windows-alternative-mouse-pointers-#commentsAnchorFri, 28 Nov 2008 07:01:43 GMT
This doc needs to inform that the Microsoft Windows Alternative Mouse Pointers download will work with Windows XP.]]>k4ter Fri, 28 Nov 2008 07:01:43 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/tips/jsi-tip-0581-microsoft-windows-alternative-mouse-pointers-#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/tips/q-how-can-i-toggle-the-quick-launch-toolbar-on-or-off-in-a-script-#commentsAnchorThu, 20 Nov 2008 19:31:47 GMT
To enable the quick launch or to resize it can easily be done using the SOETool from soetool.net. It uses only API’s and works on all systems.]]>certit Thu, 20 Nov 2008 19:31:47 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/tips/q-how-can-i-toggle-the-quick-launch-toolbar-on-or-off-in-a-script-#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/tips/jsi-tip-7358-how-can-i-report-all-inactive-user-accounts-and-optionally-disable-them-#commentsAnchorSat, 15 Nov 2008 11:11:01 GMT
The following tools can do this without scripting: 1) NetWrix Inactive users tracer - http://www.netwrix.com/inactive_users_tracker_freeware.html - this tool is free. 2) Inactive Users for Active Directory - http://www.absolutedynamics.com/inactive-users/product.htm 3) AD Manager Plus - http://manageengine.adventnet.com/products/ad-manager/cleanup-your-active-directory.html]]>KirkSat, 15 Nov 2008 11:11:01 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/tips/jsi-tip-7358-how-can-i-report-all-inactive-user-accounts-and-optionally-disable-them-#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/tips/jsi-tip-9631-roaming-profiles-are-not-saved-when-you-log-off-windows-xp-or-windows-2000-#commentsAnchorThu, 13 Nov 2008 10:49:52 GMT
And 3 years later, the NVIDIA drivers are STILL breaking roaming profiles.]]>PhilipThu, 13 Nov 2008 10:49:52 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/tips/jsi-tip-9631-roaming-profiles-are-not-saved-when-you-log-off-windows-xp-or-windows-2000-#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/tips/jsi-tip-5140-a-file-that-is-required-to-run-the-windows-xp-search-companion-cannot-be-found-#commentsAnchorMon, 03 Nov 2008 08:26:20 GMT
I also managed to solve this error using the Reimage online repair service at http://www.reimage.com]]>JasonMon, 03 Nov 2008 08:26:20 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/tips/jsi-tip-5140-a-file-that-is-required-to-run-the-windows-xp-search-companion-cannot-be-found-#commentsAnchor