Resetting the password is changing it. I believe the system is set up this way so that it is not easy to read user's passwords, and also an...
The basic rules with authentication is that specific rules over-ride less specific rules. If you set the group "Domain Users" to Read-only,...
This is a common problem with small networks. One of the DNS assumptions is that a domain name is unique. If on your local network, you create a...
Sysinternal's tools will be a very nice addition to the basic Windows Server tool kit. I notice Microsoft have posted good quarter results...
By default on a Win 2003 domain, Domain admins have local admin rights. I think the same is true with Win 2000 domains.
I'd start by trying a different network cable. It could be a faulty connection in the cable. Then see if you can get a network connection if...
Most DHCP servers will try to reassign the same IP address to a client MAC address if the IP address is still available. Perhaps you have an ISP...
Splendid! Excellent news. I can't keep track of the times I've spent time tracking down and dealing with the individual symptoms of a problem,...
I'm down to google searches then. I found a lot of postings of people with similar problems but no solution. However, I also found these two...
I absolutely agree. As good as it is, Terminal Server isn't the right solution for gaming. If you are on a tight budget, get a desktop PC...
The IP address applied to the external port of your router is assigned by your ISP. They will have a DHCP server that assigns your IP when you...
I believe the underlying process is much the same. You get more options from the command line (for example, being able to map as an alternative...
As a rule of thumb with problems connecting to Windows AD systems, the first thing to check is the DNS settings on the XP PCs. The W2k3 server's...
Are you sure the .49 address isn't used already? Have you excluded your server addresses from your DHCP scope? Have you tried another address?...
NetBIOS is a network Protocol suite that sits on top of TCP/IP and provides service such as network recognition via computer name rather than DNS...
How are you changing password?
For my two pennies worth: Yes, Linux would have more vulnerabilities evident if it was subject to as much attack as Microsoft Operating systems....
One thing worth looking at is restricting the IP addresses that can make incoming connections to your customers sites. So if you use dial-in or...
Yes, the installation process is far too long. However, this is MS software so bloatware. Yes, I agree again. It is ugly compared with Firefox....
One important point to add: for the profile to be cached, the first time the user logs on, they must be directly connected to the domain (wired or...
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