Run -> CMD -> mstsc /?
After upgrading to SP1 RC1 for Vista I could not get into the console anymore.
with the /admin addon is works again!
mstsc.exe /admin /console
MSTSC /console is now MSTSC /admin
Although the /console switch no longer has any effect on Server 2008 and Vista Terminal Server connections, a new switch called [...]
Outlook 2000, 2003, 2007 problems
When running Exchange 2003 or Exchange 2007. A Exchange 2007 users can no longer logon their mailbox using MAPI. They can using OWA and if I give another user full mailbox access this user has no problem logging on using MAPI.
Creating a new Outlook 2003 profile gives same error and [...]
Create or Delete A Service in Windows XP
Services are added from the Command Prompt. You need to know the actual service name as opposed to what Microsoft calls the Display Name. For example, if you wanted to create or delete the Help and Support service, the name used at the Command Prompt would be “helpsvc” [...]
Configuring your print server
To set up a print server, start the Configure Your Server Wizard by doing either of the following:
From Manage Your Server, click Add or remove a role. By default, Manage Your Server starts automatically when you log on. To open Manage Your Server, click Start, point to Settings, click Control Panel, [...]
You can repair a corrupted registry in Windows XP. Corrupted registry files can cause a variety of different error messages. See the Microsoft Knowledge Base for articles about error messages that are related to registry issues. This article assumes that typical recovery methods have failed and access to the system is not available except by [...]
The IIS 6.0 Resource Kit Tools can help you administer, secure, and manage IIS.http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=56FC92EE-A71A-4C73-B628-ADE629C89499&displaylang=en
Server Error in ‘/owa‘ Application.——————————————————————————–Runtime Error Description: An application error occurred on the server. The current custom error settings for this application prevent the details of the application error from being viewed remotely (for security reasons). It could, however, be viewed [...]
If a startup problem occurs after you click Microsoft Windows Server 2003 on either the boot loader menu or when you receive the “Please select the operating system to start” message, files that the operating system needs may be missing or damaged. Windows provides a variety of options that you can use to troubleshoot this [...]
To Back Up Selected Files or Folders
1. Click Start, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, point to System Tools, and then click Backup. The Backup or Restore Wizard starts.
2. Click Advanced Mode.
3. Click the Backup tab.
4. On the Job menu, click New.
5. Expand the drive or folder that contains the items that you [...]
For enhanced security, you might choose to disable the printer redirection feature for clients that connect via the Remote Desktop Web Connection client. You can disable printer redirection by using the Do not allow printer redirection Terminal Services Group Policy.
No more Event Id 1111 errors
Source: TermServDevicesCategory: NoneEvent ID: 1111
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb457106.aspx#ECAA
ow to Setup Terminal Services Group Policy [...]
Tools for Remote Computinghttp://dev.remotenetworktechnology.com/tools.htm
Modified Connect.asp and manyservers.htm (zipped)
The Remote Desktop Web Connection ActiveX control allows you to access your computer through Remote Desktop, via the Internet, from another computer using Internet Explorer. You must be using Internet Information Services (IIS) to host a Web site to use this feature.
Remote Desktop Web Connection provides most [...]
Windows Server 2008 & HP Servers
You started evaluating Windows Server 2008 on some lab servers?? Well, HP published a few papers on the subject. As always, you will need the Proliant Support Pack – version 7.90 supports Windows Server 2008 RC0 – and has been completely re-engineered using the HP Smart Update Manager (HP [...]
Creates connections to terminal servers or other remote computers, edits an existing Remote Desktop Connection (.rdp) configuration file, and migrates legacy connection files that were created with Client Connection Manager to new .rdp connection files.
How to connect to the windows console on a Win2k3 machine via remote desktop:mstsc -v:servername /F -console
mstsc.exe {ConnectionFile | /v:ServerName[:Port]} [...]
Type: gpedit.msc and press the OK button.The GPOE will show you a list of options. Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> SystemNow look in the pane on the right. See the option that says “Display Shutdown Event Tracker” -> Now change it to disabled
Click OK and from now on you won’t be bothered by [...]
BGInfo simply writes a new desktop bitmap and exits you don’t have to worry about it consuming system resources or interfering with other applications. It automatically displays relevant information about a Windows computer on the desktop’s background, such as the computer name, IP address, service pack version, and more. You can edit any field [...]
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