RE: Home drive mapping quizzler

[Joe Tinney]

We are using the command USE:

 

http://www.scriptlogic.com/Kixtart/htmlhelp/Commands/use.htm

 

Also looks like we delete the connection if it exists (using USE) and
then delete the registry key for the remembered connection from
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Network\.

 

From: Eisenberg, Wayne [mailto:wayne.eisenb...@pbvllc.com] 
Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 10:39 PM
To: NT System Admin Issues
Subject: RE: Home drive mapping quizzler

 

Michael,

 

We are all XP with a mix of SP2 and SP3 in a Win2003 native domain. It
happens in both SPs, as far as I am informed. Joe, what kind of kixtart
script command did you use? I have been thinking about converting us
over from batch files to kix.

 

Wayne

 



From: Robert Cato [mailto:cato.rob...@gmail.com] 
Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 6:23 PM
To: NT System Admin Issues
Subject: Re: Home drive mapping quizzler

 

We're having the exact same issue, so I hope someone out there has some
insight. 

 

All workstations here are XPSP3 fully patched in a Server 2008 domain.
The two users that happen frequently have similar user names (eg TPain
and TMPain) although it does happen to others. I have been focusing on
other issues so I have not dug through the event logs as it is an easy
fix and does not happen all that often...maybe once or twice a week.

Other facts: Completely new infrastructure: new switches, all LAN drops
tested to CAT5E specs as part of a VoIP roll out, new servers, new
racks, new patch cords, new image on the workstations.

 

Thanks,

Robert

On Tue, Aug 11, 2009 at 5:40 PM, Eisenberg, Wayne
 wrote:


My google-fu is below par right now, maybe some of you have the answer:

We use the AD home folder info (on the profile tab) to map users' H:
drive to \\fileserver\users\username
  . 97% of the time it works as
advertised. However, sometimes it just maps the H: drive to
\\fileserver\users   and doesn't go all the
way to the next level. We
unmap and remap the user to the proper location manually and life goes
on. But why is this happening at all? Is it just a Microsoft-ism? Is
there some bizarre glitch running amok? Any ideas?

~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~
~   ~

 

 

 

 

 

~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~
~   ~

Re: OT: Salary rant

[asbzone]

No, you really shouldn't.  :)

Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry

-Original Message-
From: James Kerr 

Date: Tue, 11 Aug 2009 19:16:54 
To: NT System Admin Issues
Subject: Re: OT: Salary rant


Guess I shouldn't complain about our 1% raise company wide.
  - Original Message - 
  From: Sam Cayze 
  To: NT System Admin Issues 
  Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 6:49 PM
  Subject: RE: OT: Salary rant


  Well put, nice words Andy.  (And others).

  They might be lowballing to find someone serious about the position, not the 
paycheck.  If you bite, they may make it worth your while if you are committed.



--
  From: Andy Shook [mailto:andy.sh...@peak10.com] 
  Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 4:27 PM
  To: NT System Admin Issues
  Subject: RE: OT: Salary rant


  Chris,

  It's tough out there no doubt and I feel your pain, many of us that are 
employed are right there with you.  Salary cuts, benefit cost increases, 
insurance coverage decreases, 401(k)s turning into 101(k)s, furloughs, FREAKIN' 
COMISSION PLAN RESTRUCTURES (I fell better).  The cut sucks, I understand, but 
you're standing there with an FULL TIME OFFER LETTER.  To many IT guys that are 
stupid smart are now bagging groceries.

   

  I encourage everyone in this situation to look long term; the here and now is 
not fun but it is temporary. "This too, shall pass", wrote the psalmist.  I 
would use the opportunity you have been given to rise above the morale, 
fear\doom & gloom and stand out; i.e. all of you be the rock star in your 
current position(s).  It's a killer opportunity, as the fat has been trimmed 
and orgs are now focusing on everything & everyone with laser precision. 

   

  Be the best. [1]

   

  Shook

  [1] This could be perceived as an unintentional Karate Kid reference 
(tournament music..You're the best, around.  No one's ever gunna beat you down) 
but that was not the intent. J

   

  On Tue, Aug 11, 2009 at 3:49 PM, Christopher Bodnar 
 wrote:

  I know I'm not going to get a any sympathy here, due to the unemployment 
rate, and the economy in general, but needed to vent a little. Was hired as a 
contract to hire position last year. Great company, close to home, good salary. 
6 months in they cut my salary by 10% to the contracting company, which was 
then passed on to me. I was told at the time, that if/when I was offered full 
time employment, I would be brought on with the initial salary I had started 
at. Just go the official offer, and it's 5% below that. I know I should be 
thankful I even have a job, which I am. But I still feel like they are 
low-balling me just because of the economy. If the economy would be better and 
more IT jobs out there, I'd tell them to take a hike and see what happens. 
Can't afford to do that right now with a mortgage and 2 kids. For once I just 
wish someone would offer me what was promised. Sorry, not looking to offend 
anyone out there. Just blowing off some steam.

  Chris
  ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~
  ~   ~






  -- 
  Organization and good planning are just crutches for people that can't handle 
stress and caffeine. - unknown

   

  

 


 



 

~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~
~   ~

~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~
~   ~

RE: Home drive mapping quizzler

[Eisenberg, Wayne]

Michael,
 
We are all XP with a mix of SP2 and SP3 in a Win2003 native domain. It
happens in both SPs, as far as I am informed. Joe, what kind of kixtart
script command did you use? I have been thinking about converting us
over from batch files to kix.
 
Wayne



From: Robert Cato [mailto:cato.rob...@gmail.com] 
Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 6:23 PM
To: NT System Admin Issues
Subject: Re: Home drive mapping quizzler


 
We're having the exact same issue, so I hope someone out there has some
insight. 
 
All workstations here are XPSP3 fully patched in a Server 2008 domain.
The two users that happen frequently have similar user names (eg TPain
and TMPain) although it does happen to others. I have been focusing on
other issues so I have not dug through the event logs as it is an easy
fix and does not happen all that often...maybe once or twice a week.
Other facts: Completely new infrastructure: new switches, all LAN drops
tested to CAT5E specs as part of a VoIP roll out, new servers, new
racks, new patch cords, new image on the workstations.
 
Thanks,
Robert


On Tue, Aug 11, 2009 at 5:40 PM, Eisenberg, Wayne
 wrote:



My google-fu is below par right now, maybe some of you have the
answer:

We use the AD home folder info (on the profile tab) to map
users' H:
drive to \\fileserver\users\username . 97% of the time it works
as
advertised. However, sometimes it just maps the H: drive to
\\fileserver\users and doesn't go all the way to the next level.
We
unmap and remap the user to the proper location manually and
life goes
on. But why is this happening at all? Is it just a
Microsoft-ism? Is
there some bizarre glitch running amok? Any ideas?

~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog!
~
~   ~




 

 


~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~
~   ~

Re: OT: Salary rant

[Doug Hampshire]

I'll trade you your 1% for my entire office closing Oct. 30.

On Tue, Aug 11, 2009 at 7:16 PM, James Kerr wrote:
> Guess I shouldn't complain about our 1% raise company wide.
>
> - Original Message -
> From: Sam Cayze
> To: NT System Admin Issues
> Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 6:49 PM
> Subject: RE: OT: Salary rant
> Well put, nice words Andy.  (And others).
>
> They might be lowballing to find someone serious about the position, not the
> paycheck.  If you bite, they may make it worth your while if you are
> committed.
> 
> From: Andy Shook [mailto:andy.sh...@peak10.com]
> Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 4:27 PM
> To: NT System Admin Issues
> Subject: RE: OT: Salary rant
>
> Chris,
>
> It’s tough out there no doubt and I feel your pain, many of us that are
> employed are right there with you.  Salary cuts, benefit cost increases,
> insurance coverage decreases, 401(k)s turning into 101(k)s, furloughs,
> FREAKIN’ COMISSION PLAN RESTRUCTURES (I fell better).  The cut sucks, I
> understand, but you’re standing there with an FULL TIME OFFER LETTER.  To
> many IT guys that are stupid smart are now bagging groceries…
>
>
>
> I encourage everyone in this situation to look long term; the here and now
> is not fun but it is temporary. “This too, shall pass”, wrote the psalmist.
> I would use the opportunity you have been given to rise above the morale,
> fear\doom & gloom and stand out; i.e. all of you be the rock star in your
> current position(s).  It’s a killer opportunity, as the fat has been trimmed
> and orgs are now focusing on everything & everyone with laser precision.
>
>
>
> Be the best… [1]
>
>
>
> Shook
>
> [1] This could be perceived as an unintentional Karate Kid reference
> (tournament music….You’re the best, around.  No one’s ever gunna beat you
> down) but that was not the intent. J
>
>
>
> On Tue, Aug 11, 2009 at 3:49 PM, Christopher Bodnar
>  wrote:
>
> I know I’m not going to get a any sympathy here, due to the unemployment
> rate, and the economy in general, but needed to vent a little. Was hired as
> a contract to hire position last year. Great company, close to home, good
> salary. 6 months in they cut my salary by 10% to the contracting company,
> which was then passed on to me. I was told at the time, that if/when I was
> offered full time employment, I would be brought on with the initial salary
> I had started at. Just go the official offer, and it’s 5% below that. I know
> I should be thankful I even have a job, which I am. But I still feel like
> they are low-balling me just because of the economy. If the economy would be
> better and more IT jobs out there, I’d tell them to take a hike and see what
> happens. Can’t afford to do that right now with a mortgage and 2 kids. For
> once I just wish someone would offer me what was promised. Sorry, not
> looking to offend anyone out there. Just blowing off some steam.
>
> Chris
> ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~
> ~   ~
>
>
> --
> Organization and good planning are just crutches for people that can't
> handle stress and caffeine. - unknown
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>

~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~
~   ~

Re: OT: Salary rant

[asbzone]

The key is to be actively managing your career at all times -- even when you 
are reasonably content.  

You still have an option to negotiate.  Consider, not money, but some other 
benefit like an additional week of vacation, or something like a week of 
training plus certification.  

Even in a down economy, you have a little leverage.  Just play wisely. 

They are there to manage their interests, and you are there to manage yours. 

ASB 
  
Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry

-Original Message-
From: Rob Bonfiglio 

Date: Tue, 11 Aug 2009 20:48:22 
To: NT System Admin Issues
Subject: Re: OT: Salary rant


My advice is to take the sure thing right now.  You can always keep looking.
Also, look at Federal jobs.  The gov't is always hiring!  Heck, I got 3
e-mails today (granted they were from the same recruiter for the same job)
for an Exchange admin in Maryland.  But I'm sure the DC/VA/MD area is not
the only place where they have IT positions open.
Take a look: http://www.usajobs.gov/

On Tue, Aug 11, 2009 at 4:49 PM, Christopher Bodnar <
christopher_bod...@glic.com> wrote:

> I know ÿ’m not going to get a any sympathy here, due to the unemployment
> rate, and the economy in general, but needed to vent a little. Was hired as
> a contract to hire position last year. Great company, close to home, good
> salary. 6 months in they cut my salary by 10% to the contracting company,
> which was then passed on to me. I was told at the time, that if/when I was
> offered full time employment, I would be brought on with the initial salary
> I had started at. Just go the official offer, and iÿ’s 5% below that. I know
> I should be thankful I even have a job, which I am. But I still feel like
> they are low-balling me just because of the economy. If the economy would be
> better and more IT jobs out there, I’d tell them to take a hike and see what
> happens. Cÿÿ’t afford to do that right now with a mortgage and 2 kids. For
> once I just wish someone would offer me what was promised. Sorry, not
> looking to offend anyone out there. Just blowing off some steam.
>
> Chris
> ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~
> ~   ~
>

~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~
~   ~

~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~
~   ~

Re: OT: Salary rant

[Rob Bonfiglio]

My advice is to take the sure thing right now.  You can always keep looking.
Also, look at Federal jobs.  The gov't is always hiring!  Heck, I got 3
e-mails today (granted they were from the same recruiter for the same job)
for an Exchange admin in Maryland.  But I'm sure the DC/VA/MD area is not
the only place where they have IT positions open.
Take a look: http://www.usajobs.gov/

On Tue, Aug 11, 2009 at 4:49 PM, Christopher Bodnar <
christopher_bod...@glic.com> wrote:

> I know I’m not going to get a any sympathy here, due to the unemployment
> rate, and the economy in general, but needed to vent a little. Was hired as
> a contract to hire position last year. Great company, close to home, good
> salary. 6 months in they cut my salary by 10% to the contracting company,
> which was then passed on to me. I was told at the time, that if/when I was
> offered full time employment, I would be brought on with the initial salary
> I had started at. Just go the official offer, and it’s 5% below that. I know
> I should be thankful I even have a job, which I am. But I still feel like
> they are low-balling me just because of the economy. If the economy would be
> better and more IT jobs out there, I’d tell them to take a hike and see what
> happens. Can’t afford to do that right now with a mortgage and 2 kids. For
> once I just wish someone would offer me what was promised. Sorry, not
> looking to offend anyone out there. Just blowing off some steam.
>
> Chris
> ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~
> ~   ~
>

~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~
~   ~

RE: Network link state slow to propagate; UI freezes

[Joe Tinney]

I've not noticed this behavior in our E5500 but frequent
disconnecting/reconnecting isn't something that it typical in my
environment (docking station, so the whole system is wacky for a bit
after dock/undock). If Dell reports anything I would be very interested
in knowing and I'll be sure to test this out on a machine tomorrow. I'm
uncertain of the exact model NIC.

-Original Message-
From: Ben Scott [mailto:mailvor...@gmail.com] 
Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 7:56 PM
To: NT System Admin Issues
Subject: Network link state slow to propagate; UI freezes

Hey all,

PROBLEM SUMMARY

  When plugging in or unplugging the network cable, the link state
change does not propagate to the whole system immediately.
Network-related UI elements may freeze until the system "notices" the
change.  The "network cable is unplugged" and/or "now connected"
balloons do not appear until the system notices the change.

ENVIRONMENT

Dell Latitude E6500
Win XP Pro, SP2 or SP3
Intel 82567LM gigabit Ethernet NIC (E1Y5132.SYS)

SYMPTOMS

  Intermittent, but fairly consistent and reproducible.  Doesn't happen
all the time, but happens more often than not, and frequently several
times in a row.

  When you unplug the cable, the system tray icon shows the network as
connected for several seconds.  Conversely, when plugging in a network
cable, the tray icon will show disconnected for several seconds.

  While this is happening, the tray icon will "freeze" -- the
send/receive indications "get stuck", and if you click on it (to open
the network status window), nothing immediately happens.  If the status
window was open and you unplug, the counters stop, the send/receive
indicators freeze as they were, and the whole thing sits there,
non-responsive.  Once Windows notices the change in link state, all the
UI events that have queued since it froze fire at once, opening windows
or popping up menus.  If you unplug/re-plug multiple times while it is
frozen, you'll see the "... is now connected" and "Network cable
unplugged" balloons flicker back and forth.

  Sometimes the UI will freeze for several even *after* it reports the
link state change.  Then all the mouse clicks fire at once.

  Occasionally, this will cause the system to keep using a DHCP lease it
got for one network, despite having been plugged into a different
network.

  On rare occasions (much less than the more general problem), the
system *never* notices the cable is (un)plugged.  You have to reboot to
get it unstuck.

INVESTIGATION

If I run a "ping -t" at the same time, I can see ping showing
instantaneous response.  As soon as I unplug, it starts giving "Hardware
error".  After a few moments, that changes to "Destination host
unreachable".  The GUI may still be reporting the link as connected.
When I plug back in, ping will start reporting replies again within a
few seconds.  It may take the GUI several more seconds before it notices
the link is back.

  This is our first (and so far only) E series Latitude.  We loaded with
the same RIS image we've been using for all our other computers for
years, with the addition of drivers new or updated for this model
computer.  It doesn't happen on any of our other computers.

  Things I've tried that didn't help:

* Endless reboots
* Shutdown, power off, battery out, unplug cord, press power button to
discharge
* Update to latest NIC driver from Dell (driver file ver 9.50.14.2,
dated 4/4/2008)
* Update to latest NIC driver from Intel (ProSet 14.3; driver file ver
9.52.25.0, dated 3/26/2009)
* Confirmed we have the latest BIOS (A13)
* Disabling all non-Microsoft-Windows services and startup items
* Docking and undocking
* Installing Win XP Service Pack 3 (started at SP2)
* Installing "Dell Notebook System Software", which is a collection of
Microsoft hotfixes
* Different network cables
* Unplugging at the laptop and at the switch
* Disabling the switch port while leaving the cables plugged in
* Different switch port
* Different model switch (100 megabit only)
* Digging out an old 10 megabit repeater and plugging into that
* Running on just battery (no line-in)
* Running on just line-in (no battery)
* Confirmed we have the latest video driver (from Intel) and sound
driver (from Dell)

  No change in problem behavior across any of that.  Trouble persists.

  Tried disabling Windows Firewall and ALG.  That caused ping to report
"Request timed out" instead of "Hardware error" (before moving on to
"host unreachable"), but otherwise, same behavior.


  I'll be calling Dell, but I wanted to see if anyone here had seen this
before and/or had any ideas.

-- Ben

~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~
  ~

~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~
~   ~

Re: Home drive mapping quizzler

[Romel Jacinto]

We were having the same issue and applied the solution as found in the
following MS article below. I'm not positive it was the silver bullet, so
I'm asking our front line help desk folks for the latest update.

The Home Folder may be mapping incorrectly when logging on to a Windows
XP-based computer
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/969006/

--
Romel Jacinto

On Tue, Aug 11, 2009 at 2:40 PM, Eisenberg, Wayne <
wayne.eisenb...@pbvllc.com> wrote:

>
> My google-fu is below par right now, maybe some of you have the answer:
>
> We use the AD home folder info (on the profile tab) to map users' H:
> drive to \\fileserver\users\username . 97% of the time it works as
> advertised. However, sometimes it just maps the H: drive to
> \\fileserver\users and doesn't go all the way to the next level. We
> unmap and remap the user to the proper location manually and life goes
> on. But why is this happening at all? Is it just a Microsoft-ism? Is
> there some bizarre glitch running amok? Any ideas?
>
> ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~
> ~   ~
>
>

~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~
~   ~

Re: OT: Salary rant

[Jonathan Link]

Some businesses are cyclical, some are anti-cyclical.  And every recession
(and the Great Depression) is a period of opportunity for those willing to
find the silver lining.

On Tue, Aug 11, 2009 at 7:16 PM, James Kerr  wrote:

>  Guess I shouldn't complain about our 1% raise company wide.
>
>  - Original Message -
> *From:* Sam Cayze 
> *To:* NT System Admin Issues 
>  *Sent:* Tuesday, August 11, 2009 6:49 PM
> *Subject:* RE: OT: Salary rant
>
> Well put, nice words Andy.  (And others).
>
> They might be lowballing to find someone serious about the position, not
> the paycheck.  If you bite, they may make it worth your while if you are
> committed.
>
>  --
> *From:* Andy Shook [mailto:andy.sh...@peak10.com]
> *Sent:* Tuesday, August 11, 2009 4:27 PM
> *To:* NT System Admin Issues
> *Subject:* RE: OT: Salary rant
>
>  Chris,
>
> It’s tough out there no doubt and I feel your pain, many of us that are
> employed are right there with you.  Salary cuts, benefit cost increases,
> insurance coverage decreases, 401(k)s turning into 101(k)s, furloughs,
> FREAKIN’ COMISSION PLAN RESTRUCTURES (I fell better).  The cut sucks, I
> understand, but you’re standing there with an FULL TIME OFFER LETTER.  To
> many IT guys that are stupid smart are now bagging groceries…
>
>
>
> I encourage everyone in this situation to look long term; the here and now
> is not fun but it is temporary. “This too, shall pass”, wrote the psalmist.
> I would use the opportunity you have been given to rise above the morale,
> fear\doom & gloom and stand out; i.e. all of you be the rock star in your
> current position(s).  It’s a killer opportunity, as the fat has been trimmed
> and orgs are now focusing on everything & everyone with laser precision.
>
>
>
> Be the best… [1]
>
>
>
> Shook
>
> [1] This could be perceived as an unintentional Karate Kid reference
> (tournament music….*You’re the best, around.  No one’s ever gunna beat you
> down*) but that was not the intent. J
>
>
>
> On Tue, Aug 11, 2009 at 3:49 PM, Christopher Bodnar <
> christopher_bod...@glic.com> wrote:
>
> I know I’m not going to get a any sympathy here, due to the unemployment
> rate, and the economy in general, but needed to vent a little. Was hired as
> a contract to hire position last year. Great company, close to home, good
> salary. 6 months in they cut my salary by 10% to the contracting company,
> which was then passed on to me. I was told at the time, that if/when I was
> offered full time employment, I would be brought on with the initial salary
> I had started at. Just go the official offer, and it’s 5% below that. I know
> I should be thankful I even have a job, which I am. But I still feel like
> they are low-balling me just because of the economy. If the economy would be
> better and more IT jobs out there, I’d tell them to take a hike and see what
> happens. Can’t afford to do that right now with a mortgage and 2 kids. For
> once I just wish someone would offer me what was promised. Sorry, not
> looking to offend anyone out there. Just blowing off some steam.
>
> Chris
> ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~
> ~   ~
>
>
>
>
> --
> Organization and good planning are just crutches for people that can't
> handle stress and caffeine. - unknown
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>

~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~
~   ~

Network link state slow to propagate; UI freezes

[Ben Scott]

Hey all,

PROBLEM SUMMARY

  When plugging in or unplugging the network cable, the link state
change does not propagate to the whole system immediately.
Network-related UI elements may freeze until the system "notices" the
change.  The "network cable is unplugged" and/or "now connected"
balloons do not appear until the system notices the change.

ENVIRONMENT

Dell Latitude E6500
Win XP Pro, SP2 or SP3
Intel 82567LM gigabit Ethernet NIC (E1Y5132.SYS)

SYMPTOMS

  Intermittent, but fairly consistent and reproducible.  Doesn't
happen all the time, but happens more often than not, and frequently
several times in a row.

  When you unplug the cable, the system tray icon shows the network as
connected for several seconds.  Conversely, when plugging in a network
cable, the tray icon will show disconnected for several seconds.

  While this is happening, the tray icon will "freeze" -- the
send/receive indications "get stuck", and if you click on it (to open
the network status window), nothing immediately happens.  If the
status window was open and you unplug, the counters stop, the
send/receive indicators freeze as they were, and the whole thing sits
there, non-responsive.  Once Windows notices the change in link state,
all the UI events that have queued since it froze fire at once,
opening windows or popping up menus.  If you unplug/re-plug multiple
times while it is frozen, you'll see the "... is now connected" and
"Network cable unplugged" balloons flicker back and forth.

  Sometimes the UI will freeze for several even *after* it reports the
link state change.  Then all the mouse clicks fire at once.

  Occasionally, this will cause the system to keep using a DHCP lease
it got for one network, despite having been plugged into a different
network.

  On rare occasions (much less than the more general problem), the
system *never* notices the cable is (un)plugged.  You have to reboot
to get it unstuck.

INVESTIGATION

If I run a "ping -t" at the same time, I can see ping showing
instantaneous response.  As soon as I unplug, it starts giving
"Hardware error".  After a few moments, that changes to "Destination
host unreachable".  The GUI may still be reporting the link as
connected.  When I plug back in, ping will start reporting replies
again within a few seconds.  It may take the GUI several more seconds
before it notices the link is back.

  This is our first (and so far only) E series Latitude.  We loaded
with the same RIS image we've been using for all our other computers
for years, with the addition of drivers new or updated for this model
computer.  It doesn't happen on any of our other computers.

  Things I've tried that didn't help:

* Endless reboots
* Shutdown, power off, battery out, unplug cord, press power button to discharge
* Update to latest NIC driver from Dell (driver file ver 9.50.14.2,
dated 4/4/2008)
* Update to latest NIC driver from Intel (ProSet 14.3; driver file ver
9.52.25.0, dated 3/26/2009)
* Confirmed we have the latest BIOS (A13)
* Disabling all non-Microsoft-Windows services and startup items
* Docking and undocking
* Installing Win XP Service Pack 3 (started at SP2)
* Installing "Dell Notebook System Software", which is a collection of
Microsoft hotfixes
* Different network cables
* Unplugging at the laptop and at the switch
* Disabling the switch port while leaving the cables plugged in
* Different switch port
* Different model switch (100 megabit only)
* Digging out an old 10 megabit repeater and plugging into that
* Running on just battery (no line-in)
* Running on just line-in (no battery)
* Confirmed we have the latest video driver (from Intel) and sound
driver (from Dell)

  No change in problem behavior across any of that.  Trouble persists.

  Tried disabling Windows Firewall and ALG.  That caused ping to
report "Request timed out" instead of "Hardware error" (before moving
on to "host unreachable"), but otherwise, same behavior.


  I'll be calling Dell, but I wanted to see if anyone here had seen
this before and/or had any ideas.

-- Ben

~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~
~   ~

Re: Home drive mapping quizzler

[Bob Smith]

The issue my understanding pop up after XP SP3, to resolve the problem use 
the FQDN so instead of \\fileserver\users\username  use 
\\fileserver.comp.com\users\username in AD you can get the FQDN by right 
clicking on the server and go to properties.


HTH,
Bob Smith


--
From: "Eisenberg, Wayne" 
Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 5:40 PM
To: "NT System Admin Issues" 
Subject: Home drive mapping quizzler



My google-fu is below par right now, maybe some of you have the answer:

We use the AD home folder info (on the profile tab) to map users' H:
drive to \\fileserver\users\username . 97% of the time it works as
advertised. However, sometimes it just maps the H: drive to
\\fileserver\users and doesn't go all the way to the next level. We
unmap and remap the user to the proper location manually and life goes
on. But why is this happening at all? Is it just a Microsoft-ism? Is
there some bizarre glitch running amok? Any ideas?

~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~
~   ~



~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~
~   ~

RE: Home drive mapping quizzler

[Steven M. Caesare]

I have seen that occasionally as well on my shares on my home n� Primarily 
XP clients to Win2K3 and now Win2K8 server.

 

Dunno either.

 

(TPain? Wouldnta figured him for computer literate)

 

-sc

 

From: Robert Cato [mailto:cato.rob...@gmail.com] 
Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 6:23 PM
To: NT System Admin Issues
Subject: Re: Home drive mapping quizzler

 

 

We're having the exact same issue, so I hope someone out there has some 
insight. 

 

All workstations here are XPSP3 fully patched in a Server 2008 domain. The two 
users that happen frequently have similar user names (eg TPain and TMPain) 
although it does happen to others. I have been focusing on other issues so I 
have not dug through the event logs as it is an easy fix and does not happen 
all that often...maybe once or twice a week.

Other facts: Completely new infrastructure: new switches, all LAN drops tested 
to CAT5E specs as part of a VoIP roll out, new servers, new racks, new patch 
cords, new image on the workstations.

 

Thanks,

Robert

On Tue, Aug 11, 2009 at 5:40 PM, Eisenberg, Wayne  
wrote:


My google-fu is below par right now, maybe some of you have the answer:

We use the AD home folder info (on the profile tab) to map users' H:
drive to \\fileserver\users\username . 97% of the time it works as
advertised. However, sometimes it just maps the H: drive to
\\fileserver\users and doesn't go all the way to the next level. We
unmap and remap the user to the proper location manually and life goes
on. But why is this happening at all? Is it just a Microsoft-ism? Is
there some bizarre glitch running amok? Any ideas?

~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~
~   ~

 

 

 

~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~
~   ~

Re: OT: Salary rant

[James Kerr]

Guess I shouldn't complain about our 1% raise company wide.
  - Original Message - 
  From: Sam Cayze 
  To: NT System Admin Issues 
  Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 6:49 PM
  Subject: RE: OT: Salary rant


  Well put, nice words Andy.  (And others).

  They might be lowballing to find someone serious about the position, not the 
paycheck.  If you bite, they may make it worth your while if you are committed.



--
  From: Andy Shook [mailto:andy.sh...@peak10.com] 
  Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 4:27 PM
  To: NT System Admin Issues
  Subject: RE: OT: Salary rant


  Chris,

  It's tough out there no doubt and I feel your pain, many of us that are 
employed are right there with you.  Salary cuts, benefit cost increases, 
insurance coverage decreases, 401(k)s turning into 101(k)s, furloughs, FREAKIN' 
COMISSION PLAN RESTRUCTURES (I fell better).  The cut sucks, I understand, but 
you're standing there with an FULL TIME OFFER LETTER.  To many IT guys that are 
stupid smart are now bagging groceries.

   

  I encourage everyone in this situation to look long term; the here and now is 
not fun but it is temporary. "This too, shall pass", wrote the psalmist.  I 
would use the opportunity you have been given to rise above the morale, 
fear\doom & gloom and stand out; i.e. all of you be the rock star in your 
current position(s).  It's a killer opportunity, as the fat has been trimmed 
and orgs are now focusing on everything & everyone with laser precision. 

   

  Be the best. [1]

   

  Shook

  [1] This could be perceived as an unintentional Karate Kid reference 
(tournament music..You're the best, around.  No one's ever gunna beat you down) 
but that was not the intent. J

   

  On Tue, Aug 11, 2009 at 3:49 PM, Christopher Bodnar 
 wrote:

  I know I'm not going to get a any sympathy here, due to the unemployment 
rate, and the economy in general, but needed to vent a little. Was hired as a 
contract to hire position last year. Great company, close to home, good salary. 
6 months in they cut my salary by 10% to the contracting company, which was 
then passed on to me. I was told at the time, that if/when I was offered full 
time employment, I would be brought on with the initial salary I had started 
at. Just go the official offer, and it's 5% below that. I know I should be 
thankful I even have a job, which I am. But I still feel like they are 
low-balling me just because of the economy. If the economy would be better and 
more IT jobs out there, I'd tell them to take a hike and see what happens. 
Can't afford to do that right now with a mortgage and 2 kids. For once I just 
wish someone would offer me what was promised. Sorry, not looking to offend 
anyone out there. Just blowing off some steam.

  Chris
  ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~
  ~   ~






  -- 
  Organization and good planning are just crutches for people that can't handle 
stress and caffeine. - unknown

   

  

 


 



 

~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~
~   ~

RE: OT: Salary rant

[Sam Cayze]

Well put, nice words Andy.  (And others).
 
They might be lowballing to find someone serious about the position, not
the paycheck.  If you bite, they may make it worth your while if you are
committed.



From: Andy Shook [mailto:andy.sh...@peak10.com] 
Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 4:27 PM
To: NT System Admin Issues
Subject: RE: OT: Salary rant



Chris,

It's tough out there no doubt and I feel your pain, many of us that are
employed are right there with you.  Salary cuts, benefit cost increases,
insurance coverage decreases, 401(k)s turning into 101(k)s, furloughs,
FREAKIN' COMISSION PLAN RESTRUCTURES (I fell better).  The cut sucks, I
understand, but you're standing there with an FULL TIME OFFER LETTER.
To many IT guys that are stupid smart are now bagging groceries...

 

I encourage everyone in this situation to look long term; the here and
now is not fun but it is temporary. "This too, shall pass", wrote the
psalmist.  I would use the opportunity you have been given to rise above
the morale, fear\doom & gloom and stand out; i.e. all of you be the rock
star in your current position(s).  It's a killer opportunity, as the fat
has been trimmed and orgs are now focusing on everything & everyone with
laser precision. 

 

Be the best... [1]

 

Shook

[1] This could be perceived as an unintentional Karate Kid reference
(tournament musicYou're the best, around.  No one's ever gunna beat
you down) but that was not the intent. J

 

On Tue, Aug 11, 2009 at 3:49 PM, Christopher Bodnar
 wrote:

I know I'm not going to get a any sympathy here, due to the unemployment
rate, and the economy in general, but needed to vent a little. Was hired
as a contract to hire position last year. Great company, close to home,
good salary. 6 months in they cut my salary by 10% to the contracting
company, which was then passed on to me. I was told at the time, that
if/when I was offered full time employment, I would be brought on with
the initial salary I had started at. Just go the official offer, and
it's 5% below that. I know I should be thankful I even have a job, which
I am. But I still feel like they are low-balling me just because of the
economy. If the economy would be better and more IT jobs out there, I'd
tell them to take a hike and see what happens. Can't afford to do that
right now with a mortgage and 2 kids. For once I just wish someone would
offer me what was promised. Sorry, not looking to offend anyone out
there. Just blowing off some steam.

Chris
~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~
~   ~






-- 
Organization and good planning are just crutches for people that can't
handle stress and caffeine. - unknown

 

 

 

 

 

 


~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~
~   ~

RE: Home drive mapping quizzler

[Joe Tinney]

+1. Was XP SP2 in a 2003 domain. The issue persisted building moves (all 
clients and servers moved to a new location, existing infrastructure equipment 
was kept but new wiring, of course).

 

Wve not had it happen since we���ve moved our home drive mappings from AD 
to a kix login script. However, this occurrence is rare and not always reported 
so it may still continue to happen and we are not being informed.

 

From: Robert Cato [mailto:cato.rob...@gmail.com] 
Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 6:23 PM
To: NT System Admin Issues
Subject: Re: Home drive mapping quizzler

 

 

We're having the exact same issue, so I hope someone out there has some 
insight. 

 

All workstations here are XPSP3 fully patched in a Server 2008 domain. The two 
users that happen frequently have similar user names (eg TPain and TMPain) 
although it does happen to others. I have been focusing on other issues so I 
have not dug through the event logs as it is an easy fix and does not happen 
all that often...maybe once or twice a week.

Other facts: Completely new infrastructure: new switches, all LAN drops tested 
to CAT5E specs as part of a VoIP roll out, new servers, new racks, new patch 
cords, new image on the workstations.

 

Thanks,

Robert

On Tue, Aug 11, 2009 at 5:40 PM, Eisenberg, Wayne  
wrote:


My google-fu is below par right now, maybe some of you have the answer:

We use the AD home folder info (on the profile tab) to map users' H:
drive to \\fileserver\users\username   . 
97% of the time it works as
advertised. However, sometimes it just maps the H: drive to
\\fileserver\users   and doesn't go all the way to 
the next level. We
unmap and remap the user to the proper location manually and life goes
on. But why is this happening at all? Is it just a Microsoft-ism? Is
there some bizarre glitch running amok? Any ideas?

~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~
~   ~

 

 

 

~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~
~   ~

Re: XBox mod hacker could face 10 years in prison !!!

[Kurt Buff]

On Tue, Aug 11, 2009 at 08:44, Erik Goldoff wrote:
>
> http://www.insidetech.com/news/articles/5485-xbox-modder-arrested-for-breaking-copyright-law?utm_source=nlet&utm_content=it_r6_20090811_POLI
>
> makes you think twice about jailbreaking your iPhone, doesn't it ?
>
> Erik Goldoff

No, it makes me think twice about *buying* one.

It's why open standards are a good thing. Neither MSFT nor Apple nor
any technology company has a monopoly on being evil.

Kurt

~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~
~   ~

RE: Invite to admin_misc (was [LIST ADMIN MESSAGE] RE: U.S. Marines ban Facebook, MySpace, Twitter)

[James Winzenz]

Thanks, Steven.  I had forgotten about that list for a while.  Just
re-subbed.

 

James

 

From: Steven M. Caesare [mailto:scaes...@caesare.com] 
Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 9:04 AM
To: NT System Admin Issues
Subject: RE: Invite to admin_misc (was [LIST ADMIN MESSAGE] RE: U.S. Marines
ban Facebook, MySpace, Twitter)

 

And of course I typo'ed the listserver address. It's
listser...@ultratech-llc.com

 

I'm an idiot.

 

-sc

 

From: Steven M. Caesare [mailto:scaes...@caesare.com] 
Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 12:01 PM
To: NT System Admin Issues
Cc: admin_m...@ultratech-llc.com
Subject: Invite to admin_misc (was [LIST ADMIN MESSAGE] RE: U.S. Marines ban
Facebook, MySpace, Twitter)

 

Stu-

 

Thanks for graciously hosting this list (and that great compilation of
utilities), and for giving us a least a little free reign. And not for
calling me out specifically ;-)

 

This same thing happened a decade+ ago on a similar list, and ASB created a
place for the foolishness to continue. As a result a good time was had by
all (as well as some great flamefests) and some great friendships were made.

 

So, in order to reduce the unwanted noise in this forum I'm sending an
invite out to all those who may be of (un)sound mind to ASB's "Admin_misc"
list. Be warned, it's a very high noise-to-signal ratio, and the volume at
times has been astronomical (although not recently). 

 

To subscribe send the following command to listesr...@ultratech-llc.com: sub
admin_misc

 

It's a moderated acceptance process, so give ASB a chance to approve the sub
requests.

 

Oh, and if you don't have thick skin, don't bother showing up. This means
whiners like you, Shook and TVK.

 

-sc

 

PS- In order to comply with Stu's request, please send any questions about
this to me personally, rather than on list.

 

 

 

 

From: Stu Sjouwerman [mailto:s...@sunbelt-software.com] 
Sent: Monday, August 10, 2009 10:25 AM
To: NT System Admin Issues
Subject: [LIST ADMIN MESSAGE] RE: U.S. Marines ban Facebook, MySpace,
Twitter
Importance: High

 

Hi All,

 

A litter banter is okay, but it seems there is more than "a little"
nowadays.

 

Let's keep our list charter in mind please:

 

.  DO NOT post large articles to the list as web pages were made for that.
Send a link with the URL. 

.  DO NOT generate noise, voice your upset, flame, or make inflammatory
remarks. Save that for offline or better yet, do not do it at all. 

.  Remember to STAY ON TOPIC, LOW NOISE, and FRIENDLY! 

 

Warm regards,


Stu Sjouwerman
Founder, VP Marketing.
P: +1-727-562-0101 ext 218
F: +1-727-562-5199
s...@sunbelt-software.com


  

 

 

  _  

From: Steven M. Caesare [mailto:scaes...@caesare.com] 
Sent: Friday, August 07, 2009 5:35 PM
To: NT System Admin Issues
Subject: RE: U.S. Marines ban Facebook, MySpace, Twitter

That's funny, because Shook told me he considers "TVK" a noun. As in "Man, I
really blew up that toilet with the TVK I just dropped."

 

Strange, huh?

 

-sc

 

From: Tim Vander Kooi [mailto:tvanderk...@expl.com] 
Sent: Friday, August 07, 2009 4:37 PM
To: NT System Admin Issues
Subject: RE: U.S. Marines ban Facebook, MySpace, Twitter

 

I consider Shook to be more of a verb than a noun (as in, "The price of gas
went up today and really made me feel like I'd been Shooked." Or "The used
car salesman really gave him the Shook.").

TVK

 

- Problems become opportunities when the right people join together.

 

From: David Lum [mailto:david@nwea.org] 
Sent: Friday, August 07, 2009 3:22 PM
To: NT System Admin Issues
Subject: RE: U.S. Marines ban Facebook, MySpace, Twitter

 

Marines = men

Army = Shook

 

From: Weatherford, Chad [mailto:cweatherf...@scvl.com] 
Sent: Friday, August 07, 2009 12:08 PM
To: NT System Admin Issues
Subject: RE: U.S. Marines ban Facebook, MySpace, Twitter

 

Hey now, the Marines may go in first but they wouldn't hold the ground
without the Army coming in behind them!

 

cw

  _  

From: Brumbaugh, Luke [mailto:luke.brumba...@butlerahs.com] 
Sent: Friday, August 07, 2009 2:00 PM
To: NT System Admin Issues
Subject: RE: U.S. Marines ban Facebook, MySpace, Twitter

 

The Grunt I meant was Army (slang   for
an infantryman  )

 

 

 

From: David W. McSpadden [mailto:dav...@imcu.com] 
Sent: Friday, August 07, 2009 2:54 PM
To: NT System Admin Issues
Subject: Re: U.S. Marines ban Facebook, MySpace, Twitter

 

I think that was actually someone in the Army or Navy.

We don't have time to change the channel.

:-)

- Original Message - 

From: Brumbaugh, Luke   

To: NT System Admin Issues   

Sent: Friday, August 07, 2009 2:50 PM

Subject: RE: U.S. Marines ban Facebook, MySpace, Twitter

 

I give you that one. Wasn't it the grunts who tried the find out where to
change the channel.

 

 

From: David W. McSpadden [mailto:dav...@imcu.org] 
S

RE: Salary rant

[Kennedy, Jim]

You certainly have my sympathy, economy or not. The economy isn't an excuse for 
lying to people. You win in the long run. They won't be able to keep you once 
an better gig comes along. Take this one of course and keep looking.



From: Christopher Bodnar [christopher_bod...@glic.com]
Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 4:49 PM
To: NT System Admin Issues
Subject: OT: Salary rant

I know I’m not going to get a any sympathy here, due to the unemployment rate, 
and the economy in general, but needed to vent a little. Was hired as a 
contract to hire position last year. Great company, close to home, good salary. 
6 months in they cut my salary by 10% to the contracting company, which was 
then passed on to me. I was told at the time, that if/when I was offered full 
time employment, I would be brought on with the initial salary I had started 
at. Just go the official offer, and it’s 5% below that. I know I should be 
thankful I even have a job, which I am. But I still feel like they are 
low-balling me just because of the economy. If the economy would be better and 
more IT jobs out there, I’d tell them to take a hike and see what happens. 
Can’t afford to do that right now with a mortgage and 2 kids. For once I just 
wish someone would offer me what was promised. Sorry, not looking to offend 
anyone out there. Just blowing off some steam.

Chris
~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~
~   ~

~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~
~   ~

RE: OT: Salary rant

[Erik Goldoff]

"  ...i.e. all of you be the rock star in your current position(s).  "
 
and no doubt when this period of 'economy sucks' is past, those good
employers will certainly ( most will, all SHOULD ) remember who stood with
them keeping the business running,  ( they WILL remember those that bitched
and moaned and complained the entire time, just not fondly, and will quickly
forget those that jumped ship )
 

Erik Goldoff


IT  Consultant

Systems, Networks, & Security 

 

  _  

From: Andy Shook [mailto:andy.sh...@peak10.com] 
Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 5:27 PM
To: NT System Admin Issues
Subject: RE: OT: Salary rant



Chris,

It's tough out there no doubt and I feel your pain, many of us that are
employed are right there with you.  Salary cuts, benefit cost increases,
insurance coverage decreases, 401(k)s turning into 101(k)s, furloughs,
FREAKIN' COMISSION PLAN RESTRUCTURES (I fell better).  The cut sucks, I
understand, but you're standing there with an FULL TIME OFFER LETTER.  To
many IT guys that are stupid smart are now bagging groceries.

 

I encourage everyone in this situation to look long term; the here and now
is not fun but it is temporary. "This too, shall pass", wrote the psalmist.
I would use the opportunity you have been given to rise above the morale,
fear\doom & gloom and stand out; i.e. all of you be the rock star in your
current position(s).  It's a killer opportunity, as the fat has been trimmed
and orgs are now focusing on everything & everyone with laser precision. 

 

Be the best. [1]

 

Shook

[1] This could be perceived as an unintentional Karate Kid reference
(tournament music..You're the best, around.  No one's ever gunna beat you
down) but that was not the intent. J

 

On Tue, Aug 11, 2009 at 3:49 PM, Christopher Bodnar
 wrote:

I know I'm not going to get a any sympathy here, due to the unemployment
rate, and the economy in general, but needed to vent a little. Was hired as
a contract to hire position last year. Great company, close to home, good
salary. 6 months in they cut my salary by 10% to the contracting company,
which was then passed on to me. I was told at the time, that if/when I was
offered full time employment, I would be brought on with the initial salary
I had started at. Just go the official offer, and it's 5% below that. I know
I should be thankful I even have a job, which I am. But I still feel like
they are low-balling me just because of the economy. If the economy would be
better and more IT jobs out there, I'd tell them to take a hike and see what
happens. Can't afford to do that right now with a mortgage and 2 kids. For
once I just wish someone would offer me what was promised. Sorry, not
looking to offend anyone out there. Just blowing off some steam.

Chris
~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~
~   ~






-- 
Organization and good planning are just crutches for people that can't
handle stress and caffeine. - unknown

 

 

 

 

 


 


~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~
~   ~

Re: Home drive mapping quizzler

[Robert Cato]

We're having the exact same issue, so I hope someone out there has some
insight.

All workstations here are XPSP3 fully patched in a Server 2008 domain. The
two users that happen frequently have similar user names (eg TPain and
TMPain) although it does happen to others. I have been focusing on other
issues so I have not dug through the event logs as it is an easy fix and
does not happen all that often...maybe once or twice a week.
Other facts: Completely new infrastructure: new switches, all LAN drops
tested to CAT5E specs as part of a VoIP roll out, new servers, new racks,
new patch cords, new image on the workstations.

Thanks,
Robert

On Tue, Aug 11, 2009 at 5:40 PM, Eisenberg, Wayne <
wayne.eisenb...@pbvllc.com> wrote:

>
> My google-fu is below par right now, maybe some of you have the answer:
>
> We use the AD home folder info (on the profile tab) to map users' H:
> drive to \\fileserver\users\username . 97% of the time it works as
> advertised. However, sometimes it just maps the H: drive to
> \\fileserver\users and doesn't go all the way to the next level. We
> unmap and remap the user to the proper location manually and life goes
> on. But why is this happening at all? Is it just a Microsoft-ism? Is
> there some bizarre glitch running amok? Any ideas?
>
> ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~
> ~   ~
>
>

~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~
~   ~

Re: Monitor: regular or widescreen

[Ben Scott]

On Tue, Aug 11, 2009 at 4:20 PM, Sam Cayze  wrote:
> The 70's called, they want their keyboard back ;)

  Pfft!  That looks like an IBM Model M or similar.  That's a *man's*
keyboard.  The one true keyboard.  All hail the Model M!

http://www.google.com/search?q=model+m

  I paid $70 for the Unicomp USB "modern version" of the Model M.
While it's pretty nice, it's not *quite* as solid as my old PS/2 Model
M was.  For example, I can get maybe 1/4 inch of play if I twist the
sides.  And it's not quite as heavy.  I don't think I could use this
to drive nails, the way I could with a Model M.

-- Ben

~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~
~   ~

Re: Home drive mapping quizzler

[Micheal Espinola Jr]

Kindly list all of the desktop operating systems involved that are mapping
drives.

--
ME2


On Tue, Aug 11, 2009 at 5:40 PM, Eisenberg, Wayne <
wayne.eisenb...@pbvllc.com> wrote:

>
> My google-fu is below par right now, maybe some of you have the answer:
>
> We use the AD home folder info (on the profile tab) to map users' H:
> drive to \\fileserver\users\username . 97% of the time it works as
> advertised. However, sometimes it just maps the H: drive to
> \\fileserver\users and doesn't go all the way to the next level. We
> unmap and remap the user to the proper location manually and life goes
> on. But why is this happening at all? Is it just a Microsoft-ism? Is
> there some bizarre glitch running amok? Any ideas?
>
> ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~
> ~   ~
>
>

~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~
~   ~

Home drive mapping quizzler

[Eisenberg, Wayne]

 
My google-fu is below par right now, maybe some of you have the answer:

We use the AD home folder info (on the profile tab) to map users' H:
drive to \\fileserver\users\username . 97% of the time it works as
advertised. However, sometimes it just maps the H: drive to
\\fileserver\users and doesn't go all the way to the next level. We
unmap and remap the user to the proper location manually and life goes
on. But why is this happening at all? Is it just a Microsoft-ism? Is
there some bizarre glitch running amok? Any ideas?

~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~
~   ~

RE: OT: Salary rant

[Andy Shook]

Chris,
It's tough out there no doubt and I feel your pain, many of us that are 
employed are right there with you.  Salary cuts, benefit cost increases, 
insurance coverage decreases, 401(k)s turning into 101(k)s, furloughs, FREAKIN' 
COMISSION PLAN RESTRUCTURES (I fell better).  The cut sucks, I understand, but 
you're standing there with an FULL TIME OFFER LETTER.  To many IT guys that are 
stupid smart are now bagging groceries...

I encourage everyone in this situation to look long term; the here and now is 
not fun but it is temporary. "This too, shall pass", wrote the psalmist.  I 
would use the opportunity you have been given to rise above the morale, 
fear\doom & gloom and stand out; i.e. all of you be the rock star in your 
current position(s).  It's a killer opportunity, as the fat has been trimmed 
and orgs are now focusing on everything & everyone with laser precision.

Be the best... [1]

Shook
[1] This could be perceived as an unintentional Karate Kid reference 
(tournament musicYou're the best, around.  No one's ever gunna beat you 
down) but that was not the intent. :)

On Tue, Aug 11, 2009 at 3:49 PM, Christopher Bodnar 
mailto:christopher_bod...@glic.com>> wrote:
I know I'm not going to get a any sympathy here, due to the unemployment rate, 
and the economy in general, but needed to vent a little. Was hired as a 
contract to hire position last year. Great company, close to home, good salary. 
6 months in they cut my salary by 10% to the contracting company, which was 
then passed on to me. I was told at the time, that if/when I was offered full 
time employment, I would be brought on with the initial salary I had started 
at. Just go the official offer, and it's 5% below that. I know I should be 
thankful I even have a job, which I am. But I still feel like they are 
low-balling me just because of the economy. If the economy would be better and 
more IT jobs out there, I'd tell them to take a hike and see what happens. 
Can't afford to do that right now with a mortgage and 2 kids. For once I just 
wish someone would offer me what was promised. Sorry, not looking to offend 
anyone out there. Just blowing off some steam.

Chris
~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~
~   ~



--
Organization and good planning are just crutches for people that can't handle 
stress and caffeine. - unknown









~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~
~   ~

RE: OT: Salary rant

[Jacob]

You could join the federal government's largest unemployment program. TSA!

 

 

 

From: Vicky Spelshaus [mailto:vicky.spelsh...@gmail.com] 
Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 1:54 PM
To: NT System Admin Issues
Subject: Re: OT: Salary rant

 

I feel your pain, but it could be worse you mentioned unemployment...
let me offer you another 'worse' - state employment.

On Tue, Aug 11, 2009 at 3:49 PM, Christopher Bodnar
 wrote:

I know I'm not going to get a any sympathy here, due to the unemployment
rate, and the economy in general, but needed to vent a little. Was hired as
a contract to hire position last year. Great company, close to home, good
salary. 6 months in they cut my salary by 10% to the contracting company,
which was then passed on to me. I was told at the time, that if/when I was
offered full time employment, I would be brought on with the initial salary
I had started at. Just go the official offer, and it's 5% below that. I know
I should be thankful I even have a job, which I am. But I still feel like
they are low-balling me just because of the economy. If the economy would be
better and more IT jobs out there, I'd tell them to take a hike and see what
happens. Can't afford to do that right now with a mortgage and 2 kids. For
once I just wish someone would offer me what was promised. Sorry, not
looking to offend anyone out there. Just blowing off some steam.

Chris
~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~
~   ~






-- 
Organization and good planning are just crutches for people that can't
handle stress and caffeine. - unknown

 

 

~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~
~   ~

RE: Salary rant

[Erik Goldoff]

 
Sorry they didn't keep their word, but yep, still be happy you're employed, and 
sounds decent otherwise ... Salary is a game of supply and demand too.


Erik Goldoff
IT  Consultant
Systems, Networks, & Security 


-Original Message-
From: Christopher Bodnar [mailto:christopher_bod...@glic.com] 
Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 4:49 PM
To: NT System Admin Issues
Subject: OT: Salary rant

I know I’m not going to get a any sympathy here, due to the unemployment rate, 
and the economy in general, but needed to vent a little. Was hired as a 
contract to hire position last year. Great company, close to home, good salary. 
6 months in they cut my salary by 10% to the contracting company, which was 
then passed on to me. I was told at the time, that if/when I was offered full 
time employment, I would be brought on with the initial salary I had started 
at. Just go the official offer, and it’s 5% below that. I know I should be 
thankful I even have a job, which I am. But I still feel like they are 
low-balling me just because of the economy. If the economy would be better and 
more IT jobs out there, I’d tell them to take a hike and see what happens. 
Can’t afford to do that right now with a mortgage and 2 kids. For once I just 
wish someone would offer me what was promised. Sorry, not looking to offend 
anyone out there. Just blowing off some steam. 

Chris
~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ 
  ~


~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~
~   ~

RE: Salary rant

[Carol Fee]

Do you have any idea how many people the world over are taking pay cuts
these days ? 


CFee

-Original Message-
From: Christopher Bodnar [mailto:christopher_bod...@glic.com] 
Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 4:49 PM
To: NT System Admin Issues
Subject: OT: Salary rant

I know I'm not going to get a any sympathy here, due to the unemployment
rate, and the economy in general, but needed to vent a little. Was hired
as a contract to hire position last year. Great company, close to home,
good salary. 6 months in they cut my salary by 10% to the contracting
company, which was then passed on to me. I was told at the time, that
if/when I was offered full time employment, I would be brought on with
the initial salary I had started at. Just go the official offer, and
it's 5% below that. I know I should be thankful I even have a job, which
I am. But I still feel like they are low-balling me just because of the
economy. If the economy would be better and more IT jobs out there, I'd
tell them to take a hike and see what happens. Can't afford to do that
right now with a mortgage and 2 kids. For once I just wish someone would
offer me what was promised. Sorry, not looking to offend anyone out
there. Just blowing off some steam. 

Chris
~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~
  ~

~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~
~   ~

Re: OT: Salary rant

[Jonathan Link]

A promise is only as good as a piece of paper signed by both parties (i.e. a
contract) and sometimes not even then.

Are you actually signing a contract for a specified term?  Do you see any
other prospects out there?

On Tue, Aug 11, 2009 at 4:49 PM, Christopher Bodnar <
christopher_bod...@glic.com> wrote:

> I know I’m not going to get a any sympathy here, due to the unemployment
> rate, and the economy in general, but needed to vent a little. Was hired as
> a contract to hire position last year. Great company, close to home, good
> salary. 6 months in they cut my salary by 10% to the contracting company,
> which was then passed on to me. I was told at the time, that if/when I was
> offered full time employment, I would be brought on with the initial salary
> I had started at. Just go the official offer, and it’s 5% below that. I know
> I should be thankful I even have a job, which I am. But I still feel like
> they are low-balling me just because of the economy. If the economy would be
> better and more IT jobs out there, I’d tell them to take a hike and see what
> happens. Can’t afford to do that right now with a mortgage and 2 kids. For
> once I just wish someone would offer me what was promised. Sorry, not
> looking to offend anyone out there. Just blowing off some steam.
>
> Chris
> ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~
> ~   ~
>

~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~
~   ~

Re: OT: Salary rant

[Vicky Spelshaus]

I feel your pain, but it could be worse you mentioned unemployment...
let me offer you another 'worse' - state employment.

On Tue, Aug 11, 2009 at 3:49 PM, Christopher Bodnar <
christopher_bod...@glic.com> wrote:

> I know I’m not going to get a any sympathy here, due to the unemployment
> rate, and the economy in general, but needed to vent a little. Was hired as
> a contract to hire position last year. Great company, close to home, good
> salary. 6 months in they cut my salary by 10% to the contracting company,
> which was then passed on to me. I was told at the time, that if/when I was
> offered full time employment, I would be brought on with the initial salary
> I had started at. Just go the official offer, and it’s 5% below that. I know
> I should be thankful I even have a job, which I am. But I still feel like
> they are low-balling me just because of the economy. If the economy would be
> better and more IT jobs out there, I’d tell them to take a hike and see what
> happens. Can’t afford to do that right now with a mortgage and 2 kids. For
> once I just wish someone would offer me what was promised. Sorry, not
> looking to offend anyone out there. Just blowing off some steam.
>
> Chris
> ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~
> ~   ~
>



-- 
Organization and good planning are just crutches for people that can't
handle stress and caffeine. - unknown

~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~
~   ~

OT: Salary rant

[Christopher Bodnar]

I know I’m not going to get a any sympathy here, due to the unemployment rate, 
and the economy in general, but needed to vent a little. Was hired as a 
contract to hire position last year. Great company, close to home, good salary. 
6 months in they cut my salary by 10% to the contracting company, which was 
then passed on to me. I was told at the time, that if/when I was offered full 
time employment, I would be brought on with the initial salary I had started 
at. Just go the official offer, and it’s 5% below that. I know I should be 
thankful I even have a job, which I am. But I still feel like they are 
low-balling me just because of the economy. If the economy would be better and 
more IT jobs out there, I’d tell them to take a hike and see what happens. 
Can’t afford to do that right now with a mortgage and 2 kids. For once I just 
wish someone would offer me what was promised. Sorry, not looking to offend 
anyone out there. Just blowing off some steam. 

Chris
~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~
~   ~

Re: XBox mod hacker could face 10 years in prison !!!

[Micheal Espinola Jr]

To quote Stan Marsh:

"Dude, this is pretty f***ed up right here."
>

--
ME2


On Tue, Aug 11, 2009 at 11:44 AM, Erik Goldoff  wrote:

>
>
> http://www.insidetech.com/news/articles/5485-xbox-modder-arrested-for-breaking-copyright-law?utm_source=nlet&utm_content=it_r6_20090811_POLI
>
> makes you think twice about jailbreaking your iPhone, doesn't it ?
>  Erik Goldoff
>
> *IT  Consultant*
>
> *Systems, Networks, & Security *
>
>
>
>
>
>
>

~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~
~   ~

Re: The network path not found

[Bob Smith]

Jim,

Any Anti-Virus running on it, if so what kind, any errors in the event logs, 
and you mention it is in a domain any policies that may be preventing this, 
is it in a separate OU than the other systems.


Bob Smith

--
From: "Kennedy, Jim" 
Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 4:01 PM
To: "NT System Admin Issues" 
Subject: RE: The network path not found

Good question, whenever we find the issue it will be something simple I 
missed. But this is Enterprise 7 and it is joined to the domain.


-Original Message-
From: Alan Monaghan [mailto:al...@gardnerweb.com]
Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 4:01 PM
To: NT System Admin Issues
Subject: RE: The network path not found

Just to be sure.
This is the version of Vista that can talk to the network and join a 
domain.

The only reason I ask is there were a few versions there that could not do
that and don't want to overlook the obvious.



   Felis demulcta mitis ...
Alan G. Monaghan
  [ MCSE+I - Win4.0/ MCSE - Win2k/ BJCP # C0389(Recognized)  Ò¿Ó¬ ]
Systems Administrator
Gardner Publications, Inc.

*Phone .. 1-513-527-8867
*Fax  1-513-527-8801
*Cell ... 1-513-378-0919
*E-mail . al...@gardnerweb.com
*URL  http://Bullwinkle.GardnerWeb.Com/




-Original Message-
From: Kennedy, Jim [mailto:kennedy...@elyriaschools.org]
Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 3:55 PM
To: NT System Admin Issues
Subject: RE: The network path not found

Saw those just a bit ago. They are all enabled and started, netbios over

tcp/ip is also enabled. Yep,

I have an everyone full control folder shared and cannot even hit that

directly. Tried by IP address

also. For now Windows Firewall is disabled.

-Original Message-
From: Bob Smith [mailto:b...@neconsulting.net]
Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 3:16 PM
To: NT System Admin Issues
Subject: Re: The network path not found

Jim,

Check that the following services are started:

 Workstation, DHCP Client, DNS Client, Server, TCP/IP Netbios helper,
Computer Browser.

Have you tried to create a share on the system to see if you can browse 
it

then, also try enabling NETBIOS over TCP/IP

HTH,
Bob Smith

--
From: "Jim Dandy" 
Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 11:50 AM
To: "NT System Admin Issues" 
Subject: The network path not found

> I've got a Server 2003 domain.  One Vista computer on that domain
> doesn't show up in "Network Neighborhood".  From an XP machine if you 
> do

> start run  \\computername\sharename I get
>
>  \\computername\sharename
>  The network path not found
>
> I've also tried \\FQDN\sharename and \\ipaddress\sharename and get the
> same results.  If you try to access the Vista machine from another 
> Vista

> machine it fails with the error
>
>  Windows cannot access \\comptuername\Sharename
>
>  Check the spelling of the name.  Otherwise there might be a problem
> with your network.  To
>  try to identify and resolve the network problems, click Diagnose.
>
> I get the same error if trying to access with either FQDN or 
> ipaddress.

> If you click on diagnose it says the most likely problem is that port
> 445 is closed.
>
> Here is some additional info
> 1) I can ping the computer using either it's NetBIOS name, FQDN or IP
> address
> 2) File and printer sharing is enabled
> 3) For testing purposes, the firewall is disabled on the Vista box.
> 4) If I bring up "Network Neighborhood" on the Vista computer it can 
> see

> itself but other computers can't see it
> 5) I tried removing the Vista computer from the domain and adding it
> back
>
> Any other suggestions on what I might do to get this working?  Perhaps
> there is some service that is not running that should be running?  It
> used to work on this computer.  I'm not sure why it stopped.
>
> Thanks for your help.
>
> Curt Finley
>
> ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~
> ~   ~
>

~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~
~   ~

~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~
~   ~



~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~
~   ~


~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~
~   ~



~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~
~   ~

RE: The network path not found

[Joe Tinney]

Take this for what it's worth, I've not messed with Vista much in a managed 
environment too much and just use it at home primarily. However, I do recall 
that Vista maintained different firewalls for different 'locations' (domain, 
private, public, etc). Have you went into the Windows Firewall with Advanced 
Security application to see if it is indeed turned off for the domain (or check 
to see if Vista is aware that its current location is the domain and not 
private, or something). Anyway, it would be somewhere else to check in case you 
haven't.

Best of luck.

-Original Message-
From: Kennedy, Jim [mailto:kennedy...@elyriaschools.org] 
Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 4:02 PM
To: NT System Admin Issues
Subject: RE: The network path not found

Good question, whenever we find the issue it will be something simple I missed. 
But this is Enterprise 7 and it is joined to the domain.

-Original Message-
From: Alan Monaghan [mailto:al...@gardnerweb.com]
Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 4:01 PM
To: NT System Admin Issues
Subject: RE: The network path not found

Just to be sure.
This is the version of Vista that can talk to the network and join a domain.
The only reason I ask is there were a few versions there that could not do that 
and don't want to overlook the obvious.



Felis demulcta mitis ...
Alan G. Monaghan 
   [ MCSE+I - Win4.0/ MCSE - Win2k/ BJCP # C0389(Recognized)  Ò¿Ó¬ ] Systems 
Administrator Gardner Publications, Inc.

*Phone .. 1-513-527-8867
*Fax  1-513-527-8801
*Cell ... 1-513-378-0919
*E-mail . al...@gardnerweb.com
*URL  http://Bullwinkle.GardnerWeb.Com/



>> -Original Message-
>> From: Kennedy, Jim [mailto:kennedy...@elyriaschools.org]
>> Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 3:55 PM
>> To: NT System Admin Issues
>> Subject: RE: The network path not found
>> 
>> Saw those just a bit ago. They are all enabled and started, netbios 
>> over
tcp/ip is also enabled. Yep,
>> I have an everyone full control folder shared and cannot even hit 
>> that
directly. Tried by IP address
>> also. For now Windows Firewall is disabled.
>> 
>> -Original Message-
>> From: Bob Smith [mailto:b...@neconsulting.net]
>> Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 3:16 PM
>> To: NT System Admin Issues
>> Subject: Re: The network path not found
>> 
>> Jim,
>> 
>> Check that the following services are started:
>> 
>>  Workstation, DHCP Client, DNS Client, Server, TCP/IP Netbios helper, 
>> Computer Browser.
>> 
>> Have you tried to create a share on the system to see if you can 
>> browse it then, also try enabling NETBIOS over TCP/IP
>> 
>> HTH,
>> Bob Smith
>> 
>> --
>> From: "Jim Dandy" 
>> Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 11:50 AM
>> To: "NT System Admin Issues" 
>> Subject: The network path not found
>> 
>> > I've got a Server 2003 domain.  One Vista computer on that domain 
>> > doesn't show up in "Network Neighborhood".  From an XP machine if 
>> > you do start run  \\computername\sharename I get
>> >
>> >  \\computername\sharename
>> >  The network path not found
>> >
>> > I've also tried \\FQDN\sharename and \\ipaddress\sharename and get 
>> > the same results.  If you try to access the Vista machine from 
>> > another Vista machine it fails with the error
>> >
>> >  Windows cannot access \\comptuername\Sharename
>> >
>> >  Check the spelling of the name.  Otherwise there might be a 
>> > problem with your network.  To  try to identify and resolve the 
>> > network problems, click Diagnose.
>> >
>> > I get the same error if trying to access with either FQDN or ipaddress.
>> > If you click on diagnose it says the most likely problem is that 
>> > port
>> > 445 is closed.
>> >
>> > Here is some additional info
>> > 1) I can ping the computer using either it's NetBIOS name, FQDN or 
>> > IP address
>> > 2) File and printer sharing is enabled
>> > 3) For testing purposes, the firewall is disabled on the Vista box.
>> > 4) If I bring up "Network Neighborhood" on the Vista computer it 
>> > can see itself but other computers can't see it
>> > 5) I tried removing the Vista computer from the domain and adding 
>> > it back
>> >
>> > Any other suggestions on what I might do to get this working?  
>> > Perhaps there is some service that is not running that should be 
>> > running?  It used to work on this computer.  I'm not sure why it stopped.
>> >
>> > Thanks for your help.
>> >
>> > Curt Finley
>> >
>> > ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ 
>> > ~   ~
>> >
>> 
>> ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ 
>>   ~
>> 
>> ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ 
>>   ~


~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ 

RE: The network path not found

[Kennedy, Jim]

Good question, whenever we find the issue it will be something simple I missed. 
But this is Enterprise 7 and it is joined to the domain.

-Original Message-
From: Alan Monaghan [mailto:al...@gardnerweb.com] 
Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 4:01 PM
To: NT System Admin Issues
Subject: RE: The network path not found

Just to be sure.
This is the version of Vista that can talk to the network and join a domain.
The only reason I ask is there were a few versions there that could not do
that and don't want to overlook the obvious.



Felis demulcta mitis ...
Alan G. Monaghan 
   [ MCSE+I - Win4.0/ MCSE - Win2k/ BJCP # C0389(Recognized)  Ò¿Ó¬ ]
Systems Administrator 
Gardner Publications, Inc.

*Phone .. 1-513-527-8867 
*Fax  1-513-527-8801 
*Cell ... 1-513-378-0919  
*E-mail . al...@gardnerweb.com
*URL  http://Bullwinkle.GardnerWeb.Com/



>> -Original Message-
>> From: Kennedy, Jim [mailto:kennedy...@elyriaschools.org]
>> Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 3:55 PM
>> To: NT System Admin Issues
>> Subject: RE: The network path not found
>> 
>> Saw those just a bit ago. They are all enabled and started, netbios over
tcp/ip is also enabled. Yep,
>> I have an everyone full control folder shared and cannot even hit that
directly. Tried by IP address
>> also. For now Windows Firewall is disabled.
>> 
>> -Original Message-
>> From: Bob Smith [mailto:b...@neconsulting.net]
>> Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 3:16 PM
>> To: NT System Admin Issues
>> Subject: Re: The network path not found
>> 
>> Jim,
>> 
>> Check that the following services are started:
>> 
>>  Workstation, DHCP Client, DNS Client, Server, TCP/IP Netbios helper,
>> Computer Browser.
>> 
>> Have you tried to create a share on the system to see if you can browse it
>> then, also try enabling NETBIOS over TCP/IP
>> 
>> HTH,
>> Bob Smith
>> 
>> --
>> From: "Jim Dandy" 
>> Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 11:50 AM
>> To: "NT System Admin Issues" 
>> Subject: The network path not found
>> 
>> > I've got a Server 2003 domain.  One Vista computer on that domain
>> > doesn't show up in "Network Neighborhood".  From an XP machine if you do
>> > start run  \\computername\sharename I get
>> >
>> >  \\computername\sharename
>> >  The network path not found
>> >
>> > I've also tried \\FQDN\sharename and \\ipaddress\sharename and get the
>> > same results.  If you try to access the Vista machine from another Vista
>> > machine it fails with the error
>> >
>> >  Windows cannot access \\comptuername\Sharename
>> >
>> >  Check the spelling of the name.  Otherwise there might be a problem
>> > with your network.  To
>> >  try to identify and resolve the network problems, click Diagnose.
>> >
>> > I get the same error if trying to access with either FQDN or ipaddress.
>> > If you click on diagnose it says the most likely problem is that port
>> > 445 is closed.
>> >
>> > Here is some additional info
>> > 1) I can ping the computer using either it's NetBIOS name, FQDN or IP
>> > address
>> > 2) File and printer sharing is enabled
>> > 3) For testing purposes, the firewall is disabled on the Vista box.
>> > 4) If I bring up "Network Neighborhood" on the Vista computer it can see
>> > itself but other computers can't see it
>> > 5) I tried removing the Vista computer from the domain and adding it
>> > back
>> >
>> > Any other suggestions on what I might do to get this working?  Perhaps
>> > there is some service that is not running that should be running?  It
>> > used to work on this computer.  I'm not sure why it stopped.
>> >
>> > Thanks for your help.
>> >
>> > Curt Finley
>> >
>> > ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~
>> > ~   ~
>> >
>> 
>> ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~
>> ~   ~
>> 
>> ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~
>> ~   ~


~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~
~   ~


~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~
~   ~

RE: The network path not found

[Alan Monaghan]

Just to be sure.
This is the version of Vista that can talk to the network and join a domain.
The only reason I ask is there were a few versions there that could not do
that and don't want to overlook the obvious.



Felis demulcta mitis ...
Alan G. Monaghan 
   [ MCSE+I - Win4.0/ MCSE - Win2k/ BJCP # C0389(Recognized)  Ò¿Ó¬ ]
Systems Administrator 
Gardner Publications, Inc.

*Phone .. 1-513-527-8867 
*Fax  1-513-527-8801 
*Cell ... 1-513-378-0919  
*E-mail . al...@gardnerweb.com
*URL  http://Bullwinkle.GardnerWeb.Com/



>> -Original Message-
>> From: Kennedy, Jim [mailto:kennedy...@elyriaschools.org]
>> Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 3:55 PM
>> To: NT System Admin Issues
>> Subject: RE: The network path not found
>> 
>> Saw those just a bit ago. They are all enabled and started, netbios over
tcp/ip is also enabled. Yep,
>> I have an everyone full control folder shared and cannot even hit that
directly. Tried by IP address
>> also. For now Windows Firewall is disabled.
>> 
>> -Original Message-
>> From: Bob Smith [mailto:b...@neconsulting.net]
>> Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 3:16 PM
>> To: NT System Admin Issues
>> Subject: Re: The network path not found
>> 
>> Jim,
>> 
>> Check that the following services are started:
>> 
>>  Workstation, DHCP Client, DNS Client, Server, TCP/IP Netbios helper,
>> Computer Browser.
>> 
>> Have you tried to create a share on the system to see if you can browse it
>> then, also try enabling NETBIOS over TCP/IP
>> 
>> HTH,
>> Bob Smith
>> 
>> --
>> From: "Jim Dandy" 
>> Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 11:50 AM
>> To: "NT System Admin Issues" 
>> Subject: The network path not found
>> 
>> > I've got a Server 2003 domain.  One Vista computer on that domain
>> > doesn't show up in "Network Neighborhood".  From an XP machine if you do
>> > start run  \\computername\sharename I get
>> >
>> >  \\computername\sharename
>> >  The network path not found
>> >
>> > I've also tried \\FQDN\sharename and \\ipaddress\sharename and get the
>> > same results.  If you try to access the Vista machine from another Vista
>> > machine it fails with the error
>> >
>> >  Windows cannot access \\comptuername\Sharename
>> >
>> >  Check the spelling of the name.  Otherwise there might be a problem
>> > with your network.  To
>> >  try to identify and resolve the network problems, click Diagnose.
>> >
>> > I get the same error if trying to access with either FQDN or ipaddress.
>> > If you click on diagnose it says the most likely problem is that port
>> > 445 is closed.
>> >
>> > Here is some additional info
>> > 1) I can ping the computer using either it's NetBIOS name, FQDN or IP
>> > address
>> > 2) File and printer sharing is enabled
>> > 3) For testing purposes, the firewall is disabled on the Vista box.
>> > 4) If I bring up "Network Neighborhood" on the Vista computer it can see
>> > itself but other computers can't see it
>> > 5) I tried removing the Vista computer from the domain and adding it
>> > back
>> >
>> > Any other suggestions on what I might do to get this working?  Perhaps
>> > there is some service that is not running that should be running?  It
>> > used to work on this computer.  I'm not sure why it stopped.
>> >
>> > Thanks for your help.
>> >
>> > Curt Finley
>> >
>> > ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~
>> > ~   ~
>> >
>> 
>> ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~
>> ~   ~
>> 
>> ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~
>> ~   ~


~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~
~   ~

RE: The network path not found

[Kennedy, Jim]

Saw those just a bit ago. They are all enabled and started, netbios over tcp/ip 
is also enabled. Yep, I have an everyone full control folder shared and cannot 
even hit that directly. Tried by IP address also. For now Windows Firewall is 
disabled.

-Original Message-
From: Bob Smith [mailto:b...@neconsulting.net] 
Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 3:16 PM
To: NT System Admin Issues
Subject: Re: The network path not found

Jim,

Check that the following services are started:

 Workstation, DHCP Client, DNS Client, Server, TCP/IP Netbios helper, 
Computer Browser.

Have you tried to create a share on the system to see if you can browse it 
then, also try enabling NETBIOS over TCP/IP

HTH,
Bob Smith

--
From: "Jim Dandy" 
Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 11:50 AM
To: "NT System Admin Issues" 
Subject: The network path not found

> I've got a Server 2003 domain.  One Vista computer on that domain
> doesn't show up in "Network Neighborhood".  From an XP machine if you do
> start run  \\computername\sharename I get
>
>  \\computername\sharename
>  The network path not found
>
> I've also tried \\FQDN\sharename and \\ipaddress\sharename and get the
> same results.  If you try to access the Vista machine from another Vista
> machine it fails with the error
>
>  Windows cannot access \\comptuername\Sharename
>
>  Check the spelling of the name.  Otherwise there might be a problem
> with your network.  To
>  try to identify and resolve the network problems, click Diagnose.
>
> I get the same error if trying to access with either FQDN or ipaddress.
> If you click on diagnose it says the most likely problem is that port
> 445 is closed.
>
> Here is some additional info
> 1) I can ping the computer using either it's NetBIOS name, FQDN or IP
> address
> 2) File and printer sharing is enabled
> 3) For testing purposes, the firewall is disabled on the Vista box.
> 4) If I bring up "Network Neighborhood" on the Vista computer it can see
> itself but other computers can't see it
> 5) I tried removing the Vista computer from the domain and adding it
> back
>
> Any other suggestions on what I might do to get this working?  Perhaps
> there is some service that is not running that should be running?  It
> used to work on this computer.  I'm not sure why it stopped.
>
> Thanks for your help.
>
> Curt Finley
>
> ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~
> ~   ~
> 

~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~
~   ~

~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~
~   ~

Re: Monitor: regular or widescreen

[Eric Wittersheim]

I think my neck would hurt having to look up at the top monitors.

On Tue, Aug 11, 2009 at 2:01 PM, Walker, Michael wrote:

>  Since we’re sharing... 4 x Dell 22” Ultra Sharp Monitors.  I wish I could
> say these were mine but they belong to a client.
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> *Michael Walker*
>
> *Senior Network Engineer*
>
> Citrus Valley Health Partners
>
> 140 W. College Street, Covina, CA  91723
>
> *Phone/Fax/Pager: (888) 299-6882*
>
> *mwal...@mail.cvhp.org* 
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>

~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~
~   ~<>

RE: tape backup drives

[Cameron Cooper]

We use Backup Exec 12 with a backup to HD at our central office and
backup to tape as well as HD at  our datacenter.

 

_

Cameron Cooper

IT Director - CompTIA A+ Certified

Aurico Reports, Inc

Phone: 847-890-4021Fax: 847-255-1896

ccoo...@aurico.com

 

From: Ben Schorr [mailto:b...@rolandschorr.com] 
Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 12:52 PM
To: NT System Admin Issues
Subject: RE: tape backup drives

 

We haven't deployed a new tape system in...a couple of years I think.
100% of our clients are going to (or have gone to) external/removable
hard drives for backup storage and a few of them have contracted with
"Cloud" backup providers (Carbonite, Mozy, etc.) as secondary off-site
backups.

 

Faster, cheaper, more durable, more scalable, more portable.  External
hard drives are a better solution in nearly every respect I think.

 

Best wishes and aloha, 

 

Ben M. Schorr

Chief Executive Officer

__

Roland Schorr & Tower

1155 Fort Street Mall

Honolulu, Hawaii 96813

Mobile:  808-782-6306

Fax: 808-533-3677

www.rolandschorr.com

b...@rolandschorr.com

Member: American Bar Association - 01473703

Author: The Lawyer's Guide to Microsoft Outlook 2007:
http://tinyurl.com/ol4law-amazon 

 

From: Thomas Gonzalez [mailto:tgonza...@girlscouts-swtx.org] 
Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 7:43 AM
To: NT System Admin Issues
Subject: RE: tape backup drives

 

That's a good question Andy; I've been reading articles and whitepapers
that are indicating that companies are moving from tape libraries to
either a cloud or harddrive backup.  That is why I inquired with the
group, my primary focus is software and I'm not going to pretend to be a
hardware expert. 

 

If anyone can assist, I would take and heed all advice as to what route
I should go for the best interest and price for our council.

 

Thomas

 

 

 

From: Andy Shook [mailto:andy.sh...@peak10.com] 
Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 11:58 AM
To: NT System Admin Issues
Subject: RE: tape backup drives

 

I've got experience with Spectra's...nothing but good things to say
about them.  While they are not the cheapest solution out there, they
just work.  On a bigger picture note, what about using this opportunity
to move away from tapes?

 

Shook

 

From: Thomas Gonzalez [mailto:tgonza...@girlscouts-swtx.org] 
Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 11:17 AM
To: NT System Admin Issues
Subject: tape backup drives

 

Anyone use or heard of Spectra's T50e? We are in the market of upgrading
and I'm looking for a solution, any ideas or comments is appreciated.

 

 

 

Thanks,

 

 

Thomas

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~   ~

RE: [LIST ADMIN MESSAGE] RE: U.S. Marines ban Facebook, MySpace, Twitter

[Carol Fee]

+1
I used to get a lot of great information from this list, but it seems to
be almost a total waste of precious time these days simply checking all
the nonsense posts every day.  I haven't seen much other than banter for
a while now.
 
CFee
 



From: Stu Sjouwerman [mailto:s...@sunbelt-software.com] 
Sent: Monday, August 10, 2009 10:25 AM
To: NT System Admin Issues
Subject: [LIST ADMIN MESSAGE] RE: U.S. Marines ban Facebook, MySpace,
Twitter
Importance: High


Hi All,
 
A litter banter is okay, but it seems there is more than "a little"
nowadays.
 
Let's keep our list charter in mind please:
 
*   DO NOT post large articles to the list as web pages were made
for that. Send a link with the URL. 
*   DO NOT generate noise, voice your upset, flame, or make
inflammatory remarks. Save that for offline or better yet, do not do it
at all. 
*   Remember to STAY ON TOPIC, LOW NOISE, and FRIENDLY! 
 

Warm regards,


Stu Sjouwerman
Founder, VP Marketing.
P: +1-727-562-0101 ext 218
F: +1-727-562-5199
s...@sunbelt-software.com


  

 



From: Steven M. Caesare [mailto:scaes...@caesare.com] 
Sent: Friday, August 07, 2009 5:35 PM
To: NT System Admin Issues
Subject: RE: U.S. Marines ban Facebook, MySpace, Twitter



That's funny, because Shook told me he considers "TVK" a noun. As in
"Man, I really blew up that toilet with the TVK I just dropped."

 

Strange, huh?

 

-sc

 

From: Tim Vander Kooi [mailto:tvanderk...@expl.com] 
Sent: Friday, August 07, 2009 4:37 PM
To: NT System Admin Issues
Subject: RE: U.S. Marines ban Facebook, MySpace, Twitter

 

I consider Shook to be more of a verb than a noun (as in, "The price of
gas went up today and really made me feel like I'd been Shooked." Or
"The used car salesman really gave him the Shook.").

TVK

 

- Problems become opportunities when the right people join together.

 

From: David Lum [mailto:david@nwea.org] 
Sent: Friday, August 07, 2009 3:22 PM
To: NT System Admin Issues
Subject: RE: U.S. Marines ban Facebook, MySpace, Twitter

 

Marines = men

Army = Shook

 

From: Weatherford, Chad [mailto:cweatherf...@scvl.com] 
Sent: Friday, August 07, 2009 12:08 PM
To: NT System Admin Issues
Subject: RE: U.S. Marines ban Facebook, MySpace, Twitter

 

Hey now, the Marines may go in first but they wouldn't hold the ground
without the Army coming in behind them!

 

cw



From: Brumbaugh, Luke [mailto:luke.brumba...@butlerahs.com] 
Sent: Friday, August 07, 2009 2:00 PM
To: NT System Admin Issues
Subject: RE: U.S. Marines ban Facebook, MySpace, Twitter

 

The Grunt I meant was Army (slang 
for an infantryman  )

 

 

 

From: David W. McSpadden [mailto:dav...@imcu.com] 
Sent: Friday, August 07, 2009 2:54 PM
To: NT System Admin Issues
Subject: Re: U.S. Marines ban Facebook, MySpace, Twitter

 

I think that was actually someone in the Army or Navy.

We don't have time to change the channel.

:-)

- Original Message - 

From: Brumbaugh, Luke   

To: NT System Admin Issues
  

Sent: Friday, August 07, 2009 2:50 PM

Subject: RE: U.S. Marines ban Facebook, MySpace, Twitter

 

I give you that one. Wasn't it the grunts who tried the find out
where to  change the channel.

 

 

From: David W. McSpadden [mailto:dav...@imcu.org] 
Sent: Friday, August 07, 2009 2:21 PM
To: NT System Admin Issues
Subject: Re: U.S. Marines ban Facebook, MySpace, Twitter

 

Luke,

Understanding that you might be able to use a computer and maybe
even help load a bomb or two on a plane.  I have to ask who it is that
is 'lighting up' the target for ya'.  I think it is a forward observer.
You know those dumb jarheads that are catching bullets for you flyboys
to sleep tight every night.

You might think we can't operate a computer but if you think
about it they all make good tire blocks for the jets...

:-)

 

 

- Original Message - 

From: Micheal Espinola Jr
  

To: NT System Admin Issues
  

Sent: Friday, August 07, 2009 2:14 PM

Subject: Re: U.S. Marines ban Facebook, MySpace, Twitter

 

It prolly just a front.

--
ME2

On Fri, Aug 7, 2009 at 2:06 PM, Brumbaugh, Luke
 wrote:

Wow that's shocking, being ex-Air Force, I always
thought that Marines couldn't operate a computer.

 

From: Micheal Espinola Jr
[mailto:michealespin...@gmail.com] 
Sent: Frid

Re: Monitor: regular or widescreen

[Ben Scott]

On Tue, Aug 11, 2009 at 3:01 PM, Walker, Michael wrote:
> Since we’re sharing... 4 x Dell 22” Ultra Sharp Monitors.  I wish I could
> say these were mine but they belong to a client.

  Man, it's *such* a shame to see a beautiful setup like that still at
the factory default wallpaper/advertisement...

-- Ben

~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~
~   ~

Re: The network path not found

[Bob Smith]

Jim,

Check that the following services are started:

Workstation, DHCP Client, DNS Client, Server, TCP/IP Netbios helper, 
Computer Browser.


Have you tried to create a share on the system to see if you can browse it 
then, also try enabling NETBIOS over TCP/IP


HTH,
Bob Smith

--
From: "Jim Dandy" 
Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 11:50 AM
To: "NT System Admin Issues" 
Subject: The network path not found


I've got a Server 2003 domain.  One Vista computer on that domain
doesn't show up in "Network Neighborhood".  From an XP machine if you do
start run  \\computername\sharename I get

 \\computername\sharename
 The network path not found

I've also tried \\FQDN\sharename and \\ipaddress\sharename and get the
same results.  If you try to access the Vista machine from another Vista
machine it fails with the error

 Windows cannot access \\comptuername\Sharename

 Check the spelling of the name.  Otherwise there might be a problem
with your network.  To
 try to identify and resolve the network problems, click Diagnose.

I get the same error if trying to access with either FQDN or ipaddress.
If you click on diagnose it says the most likely problem is that port
445 is closed.

Here is some additional info
1) I can ping the computer using either it's NetBIOS name, FQDN or IP
address
2) File and printer sharing is enabled
3) For testing purposes, the firewall is disabled on the Vista box.
4) If I bring up "Network Neighborhood" on the Vista computer it can see
itself but other computers can't see it
5) I tried removing the Vista computer from the domain and adding it
back

Any other suggestions on what I might do to get this working?  Perhaps
there is some service that is not running that should be running?  It
used to work on this computer.  I'm not sure why it stopped.

Thanks for your help.

Curt Finley

~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~
~   ~



~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~
~   ~

Re: Scheduled Tasks/Batch logons, etc

[Micheal Espinola Jr]

That's wild.  I've never had an issue scrolling down to see the answers.
IE, FF, blocking JS, or not.

I just did 5 random searches with vanilla IE7 and had no issues.  What kind
of blocking are people seeing?

--
ME2


On Tue, Aug 11, 2009 at 9:30 AM, John Cook  wrote:

> Nice tip, thanks!
>
> John W. Cook
> Systems Administrator
> Partnership For Strong Families
> 315 SE 2nd Ave
> Gainesville, Fl 32601
> Office (352) 393-2741 x320
> Cell (352) 215-6944
> Fax (352) 393-2746
> MCSE, MCTS, MCP+I, A+, N+, VSP4, VTSP4
>
>
> -Original Message-
> From: Mike Gill [mailto:lis...@canbyfoursquare.com]
> Sent: Monday, August 10, 2009 8:27 PM
> To: NT System Admin Issues
> Subject: RE: Scheduled Tasks/Batch logons, etc
>
> Almost. Once you're looking at the cached page, the answers are still
> obfuscated 9 times out of 10. In the top right, click "plain text version"
> and behold.
>
> --
> Mike Gill
>
> -Original Message-
> From: John Cook [mailto:john.c...@pfsf.org]
> Sent: Monday, August 10, 2009 5:09 PM
> To: NT System Admin Issues
> Subject: Re: Scheduled Tasks/Batch logons, etc
>
> Like I said- in a Google search in IE you can look at the cached results.
> John W. Cook
> Systems Administrator
> Partnership For Strong Families
>  Sent to you from my Blackberry in the Cloud
>
> - Original Message -
> From: Angus Scott-Fleming 
> To: NT System Admin Issues 
> Sent: Mon Aug 10 20:00:48 2009
> Subject: Re: Scheduled Tasks/Batch logons, etc
>
> On 10 Aug 2009 at 14:22, Micheal Espinola Jr  wrote:
>
> > Contrary to popular belief, you do NOT have to sign up for
> > ExpertSexchange in order to see solutions. All the replies and
> > solutions are at the bottom of the page - past the adverts, etc...
>
> That may be true if you have scripting disabled.  I believe it hides the
> answers if you have scripting enabled.
>
> --
> Angus Scott-Fleming
> GeoApps, Tucson, Arizona
> 1-520-290-5038
> +---+
>
>
>
>
> ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~
> ~   ~
>
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> ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~
> ~   ~
>
>
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> ~   ~
>
>
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RE: Monitor: regular or widescreen

[Maglinger, Paul]

That's cheating...



From: Walker, Michael [mailto:mwal...@mail.cvhp.org] 
Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 2:01 PM
To: NT System Admin Issues
Subject: RE: Monitor: regular or widescreen



Since we're sharing... 4 x Dell 22" Ultra Sharp Monitors.  I wish I
could say these were mine but they belong to a client.

 

 

 

 

 

Michael Walker

Senior Network Engineer

Citrus Valley Health Partners

140 W. College Street, Covina, CA  91723

Phone/Fax/Pager: (888) 299-6882

mwal...@mail.cvhp.org  

 

 

 


~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~
~   ~<>

RE: Monitor: regular or widescreen

[Walker, Michael]

Since we're sharing... 4 x Dell 22" Ultra Sharp Monitors.  I wish I
could say these were mine but they belong to a client.

 

 

 

 

 

Michael Walker

Senior Network Engineer

Citrus Valley Health Partners

140 W. College Street, Covina, CA  91723

Phone/Fax/Pager: (888) 299-6882

mwal...@mail.cvhp.org  

 

~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~
~   ~<>

Re: XBox mod hacker could face 10 years in prison !!!

[Jonathan Link]

Exactly my thought, and the charges filed are probably only the beginning.
My hunch, what you've left unsaid is that somewhere along the line the
devices he mods are getting sold to an international buyer, whether he knows
it or not.

On Tue, Aug 11, 2009 at 1:18 PM, Phillip Partipilo  wrote:

>  U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement carrying out the work?
> Something else isn't being told to us.
>
>
> Phillip Partipilo
> Parametric Solutions Inc.
> Jupiter, Florida
> (561) 747-6107
>
>
>
>
>  --
>  *From:* Erik Goldoff [mailto:egold...@gmail.com]
> *Sent:* Tuesday, August 11, 2009 11:45 AM
> *To:* NT System Admin Issues
> *Subject:* XBox mod hacker could face 10 years in prison !!!
>
>
>
> http://www.insidetech.com/news/articles/5485-xbox-modder-arrested-for-breaking-copyright-law?utm_source=nlet&utm_content=it_r6_20090811_POLI
>
> makes you think twice about jailbreaking your iPhone, doesn't it ?
>  Erik Goldoff
>
> *IT  Consultant*
>
> *Systems, Networks, & Security *
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
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RE: OT Win 7 sharing

[Terry Dickson]

I had no problem, after I changed the firewall settings.

-Original Message-
From: Don Ely [mailto:don@gmail.com] 
Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 1:06 PM
To: NT System Admin Issues
Subject: Re: OT Win 7 sharing

Works fine for me...


On Tue, Aug 11, 2009 at 10:50 AM, Kennedy, Jim  
wrote:


Firewall is ok. Did the below already. Starting to look like a common 
issueit says my connection type is 'internet'. It does not recognize it as 
a domain connection. Seems to be a dhcp issue. Those are the clues I have just 
gathered from google that seem to match my issue.


-Original Message-
From: Tim Vander Kooi [mailto:tvanderk...@expl.com]
Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 1:46 PM
To: NT System Admin Issues

Subject: RE: OT Win 7 sharing

You need to go to the Advanced Sharing page from the Network and 
Sharing Center and select Turn in network discovery.
TVK

-Original Message-
From: Kennedy, Jim [mailto:kennedy...@elyriaschools.org]
Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 12:31 PM
To: NT System Admin Issues
Subject: OT Win 7 sharing

Driving me crazy, just want to be able to connect to my desktop from 
server to copy stuff back and forth. Vista was no problem.

\\desktopname gets me network path was not found. Same with the full 
domain name. 2008, XP 2003 and 2003 r2 same result. Got it all turned on in the 
domain tab in network sharing and discovery.

Any ideas anyone?


~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ 
  ~


~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~
~   ~


~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~
~   ~




 

 


~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~
~   ~

Re: OT Win 7 sharing

[Don Ely]

Works fine for me...

On Tue, Aug 11, 2009 at 10:50 AM, Kennedy, Jim  wrote:

> Firewall is ok. Did the below already. Starting to look like a common
> issueit says my connection type is 'internet'. It does not recognize it
> as a domain connection. Seems to be a dhcp issue. Those are the clues I have
> just gathered from google that seem to match my issue.
>
> -Original Message-
> From: Tim Vander Kooi [mailto:tvanderk...@expl.com]
> Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 1:46 PM
> To: NT System Admin Issues
>  Subject: RE: OT Win 7 sharing
>
> You need to go to the Advanced Sharing page from the Network and Sharing
> Center and select Turn in network discovery.
> TVK
>
> -Original Message-
> From: Kennedy, Jim [mailto:kennedy...@elyriaschools.org]
> Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 12:31 PM
> To: NT System Admin Issues
> Subject: OT Win 7 sharing
>
> Driving me crazy, just want to be able to connect to my desktop from server
> to copy stuff back and forth. Vista was no problem.
>
> \\desktopname gets me network path was not found. Same with the full domain
> name. 2008, XP 2003 and 2003 r2 same result. Got it all turned on in the
> domain tab in network sharing and discovery.
>
> Any ideas anyone?
>
>
> ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ <
> http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/>  ~
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RE: tape backup drives

[Ben Schorr]

We haven't deployed a new tape system in...a couple of years I think.
100% of our clients are going to (or have gone to) external/removable
hard drives for backup storage and a few of them have contracted with
"Cloud" backup providers (Carbonite, Mozy, etc.) as secondary off-site
backups.

 

Faster, cheaper, more durable, more scalable, more portable.  External
hard drives are a better solution in nearly every respect I think.

 

Best wishes and aloha, 

 

Ben M. Schorr

Chief Executive Officer

__

Roland Schorr & Tower

1155 Fort Street Mall

Honolulu, Hawaii 96813

Mobile:  808-782-6306

Fax: 808-533-3677

www.rolandschorr.com

b...@rolandschorr.com

Member: American Bar Association - 01473703

Author: The Lawyer's Guide to Microsoft Outlook 2007:
http://tinyurl.com/ol4law-amazon 

 

From: Thomas Gonzalez [mailto:tgonza...@girlscouts-swtx.org] 
Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 7:43 AM
To: NT System Admin Issues
Subject: RE: tape backup drives

 

That's a good question Andy; I've been reading articles and whitepapers
that are indicating that companies are moving from tape libraries to
either a cloud or harddrive backup.  That is why I inquired with the
group, my primary focus is software and I'm not going to pretend to be a
hardware expert. 

 

If anyone can assist, I would take and heed all advice as to what route
I should go for the best interest and price for our council.

 

Thomas

 

 

 

From: Andy Shook [mailto:andy.sh...@peak10.com] 
Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 11:58 AM
To: NT System Admin Issues
Subject: RE: tape backup drives

 

I've got experience with Spectra's...nothing but good things to say
about them.  While they are not the cheapest solution out there, they
just work.  On a bigger picture note, what about using this opportunity
to move away from tapes?

 

Shook

 

From: Thomas Gonzalez [mailto:tgonza...@girlscouts-swtx.org] 
Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 11:17 AM
To: NT System Admin Issues
Subject: tape backup drives

 

Anyone use or heard of Spectra's T50e? We are in the market of upgrading
and I'm looking for a solution, any ideas or comments is appreciated.

 

 

 

Thanks,

 

 

Thomas

This email and any attached files are confidential and intended solely
for the intended recipient(s). If you are not the named recipient you
should not read, distribute, copy or alter this email. Any views or
opinions expressed in this email are those of the author and do not
represent those of the Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas. Warning: Although
precautions have been taken to make sure no viruses are present in this
email, Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas cannot accept responsibility for
any loss or damage that arise from the use of this email or attachments.

 

 

 

 

This email and any attached files are confidential and intended solely
for the intended recipient(s). If you are not the named recipient you
should not read, distribute, copy or alter this email. Any views or
opinions expressed in this email are those of the author and do not
represent those of the Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas. Warning: Although
precautions have been taken to make sure no viruses are present in this
email, Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas cannot accept responsibility for
any loss or damage that arise from the use of this email or attachments.

 

 

~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~
~   ~

RE: OT Win 7 sharing

[Kennedy, Jim]

Firewall is ok. Did the below already. Starting to look like a common 
issueit says my connection type is 'internet'. It does not recognize it as 
a domain connection. Seems to be a dhcp issue. Those are the clues I have just 
gathered from google that seem to match my issue.

-Original Message-
From: Tim Vander Kooi [mailto:tvanderk...@expl.com] 
Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 1:46 PM
To: NT System Admin Issues
Subject: RE: OT Win 7 sharing

You need to go to the Advanced Sharing page from the Network and Sharing Center 
and select Turn in network discovery.
TVK

-Original Message-
From: Kennedy, Jim [mailto:kennedy...@elyriaschools.org] 
Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 12:31 PM
To: NT System Admin Issues
Subject: OT Win 7 sharing

Driving me crazy, just want to be able to connect to my desktop from server to 
copy stuff back and forth. Vista was no problem.

\\desktopname gets me network path was not found. Same with the full domain 
name. 2008, XP 2003 and 2003 r2 same result. Got it all turned on in the domain 
tab in network sharing and discovery.

Any ideas anyone? 


~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ 
  ~


~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~
~   ~


~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~
~   ~

RE: OT Win 7 sharing

[Tim Vander Kooi]

You need to go to the Advanced Sharing page from the Network and Sharing Center 
and select Turn in network discovery.
TVK

-Original Message-
From: Kennedy, Jim [mailto:kennedy...@elyriaschools.org] 
Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 12:31 PM
To: NT System Admin Issues
Subject: OT Win 7 sharing

Driving me crazy, just want to be able to connect to my desktop from server to 
copy stuff back and forth. Vista was no problem.

\\desktopname gets me network path was not found. Same with the full domain 
name. 2008, XP 2003 and 2003 r2 same result. Got it all turned on in the domain 
tab in network sharing and discovery.

Any ideas anyone? 


~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ 
  ~


~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~
~   ~

RE: OT Win 7 sharing

[Steven M. Caesare]

Firewall?


-sc

> -Original Message-
> From: Kennedy, Jim [mailto:kennedy...@elyriaschools.org]
> Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 1:31 PM
> To: NT System Admin Issues
> Subject: OT Win 7 sharing
> 
> Driving me crazy, just want to be able to connect to my desktop from
> server to copy stuff back and forth. Vista was no problem.
> 
> \\desktopname gets me network path was not found. Same with the full
> domain name. 2008, XP 2003 and 2003 r2 same result. Got it all turned
> on in the domain tab in network sharing and discovery.
> 
> Any ideas anyone?
> 
> 
> ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~
> ~   ~


~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~
~   ~

RE: tape backup drives

[Thomas Gonzalez]

That's a good question Andy; I've been reading articles and whitepapers
that are indicating that companies are moving from tape libraries to
either a cloud or harddrive backup.  That is why I inquired with the
group, my primary focus is software and I'm not going to pretend to be a
hardware expert. 

 

If anyone can assist, I would take and heed all advice as to what route
I should go for the best interest and price for our council.

 

Thomas

 

 

 

From: Andy Shook [mailto:andy.sh...@peak10.com] 
Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 11:58 AM
To: NT System Admin Issues
Subject: RE: tape backup drives

 

I've got experience with Spectra's...nothing but good things to say
about them.  While they are not the cheapest solution out there, they
just work.  On a bigger picture note, what about using this opportunity
to move away from tapes?

 

Shook

 

From: Thomas Gonzalez [mailto:tgonza...@girlscouts-swtx.org] 
Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 11:17 AM
To: NT System Admin Issues
Subject: tape backup drives

 

Anyone use or heard of Spectra's T50e? We are in the market of upgrading
and I'm looking for a solution, any ideas or comments is appreciated.

 

 

 

Thanks,

 

 

Thomas

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precautions have been taken to make sure no viruses are present in this
email, Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas cannot accept responsibility for
any loss or damage that arise from the use of this email or attachments.

 

 

 

 



This email and any attached files are confidential and intended solely for the 
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RE: OT Win 7 sharing

[Scott Kaufman at HQ]

Disable the firewall?

Have had no issues with Win7 RC on a domain joined & non-domain joined 
computers connecting to/from file servers (2k3 R2 & 2k8) for file copying.

-Original Message-
From: Kennedy, Jim [mailto:kennedy...@elyriaschools.org] 
Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 1:31 PM
To: NT System Admin Issues
Subject: OT Win 7 sharing

Driving me crazy, just want to be able to connect to my desktop from server to 
copy stuff back and forth. Vista was no problem.

\\desktopname gets me network path was not found. Same with the full domain 
name. 2008, XP 2003 and 2003 r2 same result. Got it all turned on in the domain 
tab in network sharing and discovery.

Any ideas anyone? 


~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~
~   ~


~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~
~   ~

OT Win 7 sharing

[Kennedy, Jim]

Driving me crazy, just want to be able to connect to my desktop from server to 
copy stuff back and forth. Vista was no problem.

\\desktopname gets me network path was not found. Same with the full domain 
name. 2008, XP 2003 and 2003 r2 same result. Got it all turned on in the domain 
tab in network sharing and discovery.

Any ideas anyone? 


~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~
~   ~

RE: Monitor: regular or widescreen

[Sam Cayze]

I have experienced this "Phantom Pager Syndrome"
 
http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/2007-06-12-cellphones_N.htm?csp=34



From: Free, Bob [mailto:r...@pge.com] 
Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 10:55 AM
To: NT System Admin Issues
Subject: RE: Monitor: regular or widescreen



One of my favorite Dilbert's of all time from many years ago, before
anyone was putting mobile phones in their pocket has him on the
psychiatrist's couch where Dilbert complains that he feels his pager
vibrating even when he isn't wearing it. The shrink says "Phantom Pager
Syndrome" is common among IT workers , and there is nothing he can do to
make it stop. Dilbert says he doesn't want to make it stop, he wants to
relocate it. 

 

Mr Adams has recycled the idea and updated it for the BB crowd and now
calls it Phantom BlackBerrry Vibration Syndrome, or PBVS.
http://dilbertblog.typepad.com/the_dilbert_blog/2007/04/pavlovs_cartoon.
html

 

 

 

 

From: Sherry Abercrombie [mailto:saber...@gmail.com] 
Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 8:33 AM
To: NT System Admin Issues
Subject: Re: Monitor: regular or widescreen

 

And what guy doesn't??

On Tue, Aug 11, 2009 at 10:31 AM, Steve Ens  wrote:

Yes Bob hides his "mobile" in his pants pocket and sets it to vibrate.
;-)

 

On Tue, Aug 11, 2009 at 10:26 AM, Peter van Houten 
wrote:

*Four* telephones on one desk...? There probably a mobile tucked away as
well...

--
Peter van Houten

On the 11/08/2009 17:08, Bob Fronk wrote the following:

Since we are bending the attachment rule.Here is my desk as of 5
mins
ago. More tidy than usual.

Main monitors are 27" Dells.

*--*

*Bob Fronk*



P Please print only as needed.

*From:* N Parr [mailto:npar...@mortonind.com]
*Sent:* Tuesday, August 11, 2009 11:02 AM


*To:* NT System Admin Issues
*Subject:* RE: Monitor: regular or widescreen

I just felt guilty about putting such a nice monitor on a filthy desk.
Besides we all know IT is a dumping ground for all thing that use
electricity so my desk will be piled up the second I take a day off.

 

~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~
~   ~

 

 

 




-- 
Sherry Abercrombie

"Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic." 
Arthur C. Clarke
Sent from Azle, TX, United States 

 

 

 

 


~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~
~   ~

RE: XBox mod hacker could face 10 years in prison !!!

[Phillip Partipilo]

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement carrying out the work?  Something
else isn't being told to us.
 
 
Phillip Partipilo
Parametric Solutions Inc.
Jupiter, Florida
(561) 747-6107
 
 
 

  _  

From: Erik Goldoff [mailto:egold...@gmail.com] 
Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 11:45 AM
To: NT System Admin Issues
Subject: XBox mod hacker could face 10 years in prison !!!


 
http://www.insidetech.com/news/articles/5485-xbox-modder-arrested-for-breaki
ng-copyright-law?utm_source=nlet

&utm_content=it_r6_20090811_POLI
 
makes you think twice about jailbreaking your iPhone, doesn't it ?

Erik Goldoff


IT  Consultant

Systems, Networks, & Security 

 

 


 


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RE: tape backup drives

[Alan Monaghan]

We moved to a DataDomain unit setup last year. 

We have one DD setup as the main backup system w/ a Backup Exec front end.

A second DD setup remotely as the backup for the primary DD.
And we went with a Lito4 tape changer from HP for long term storage and once
a month duplicate backups.

As of now, after one year we are getting close to a 33% deduplication on the
system so we are very happy with it. 

Going from Tape was the best thing we ever did, no questions about it.




Felis demulcta mitis ...
Alan G. Monaghan 
   [ MCSE+I - Win4.0/ MCSE - Win2k/ BJCP # C0389(Recognized)  Ò¿Ó¬ ]
Systems Administrator 
Gardner Publications, Inc.

*Phone .. 1-513-527-8867 
*Fax  1-513-527-8801 
*Cell ... 1-513-378-0919  
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>> -Original Message-
>> From: Andy Shook [mailto:andy.sh...@peak10.com]
>> Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 12:58 PM
>> To: NT System Admin Issues
>> Subject: RE: tape backup drives
>> 
>> I've got experience with Spectra's...nothing but good things to say about
them.  While they are not the
>> cheapest solution out there, they just work.  On a bigger picture note,
what about using this
>> opportunity to move away from tapes?
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Shook
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> From: Thomas Gonzalez [mailto:tgonza...@girlscouts-swtx.org]
>> Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 11:17 AM
>> To: NT System Admin Issues
>> Subject: tape backup drives
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Anyone use or heard of Spectra's T50e? We are in the market of upgrading
and I'm looking for a
>> solution, any ideas or comments is appreciated.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Thanks,
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Thomas
>> 
>> This email and any attached files are confidential and intended solely for
the intended recipient(s).
>> If you are not the named recipient you should not read, distribute, copy
or alter this email. Any
>> views or opinions expressed in this email are those of the author and do
not represent those of the
>> Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas. Warning: Although precautions have been
taken to make sure no viruses
>> are present in this email, Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas cannot accept
responsibility for any loss
>> or damage that arise from the use of this email or attachments.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 


~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~
~   ~

RE: tape backup drives

[Andy Shook]

I've got experience with Spectra's...nothing but good things to say about them. 
 While they are not the cheapest solution out there, they just work.  On a 
bigger picture note, what about using this opportunity to move away from tapes?

Shook

From: Thomas Gonzalez [mailto:tgonza...@girlscouts-swtx.org]
Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 11:17 AM
To: NT System Admin Issues
Subject: tape backup drives

Anyone use or heard of Spectra's T50e? We are in the market of upgrading and 
I'm looking for a solution, any ideas or comments is appreciated.



Thanks,


Thomas

This email and any attached files are confidential and intended solely for the 
intended recipient(s). If you are not the named recipient you should not read, 
distribute, copy or alter this email. Any views or opinions expressed in this 
email are those of the author and do not represent those of the Girl Scouts of 
Southwest Texas. Warning: Although precautions have been taken to make sure no 
viruses are present in this email, Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas cannot accept 
responsibility for any loss or damage that arise from the use of this email or 
attachments.





~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~
~   ~

RE: Monitor: regular or widescreen

[David Lum]

+1.   

"A wide 19" 16:9 display will be shorter than a 19" 4:3 display.  They have 
roughly the
same screen surface area; what you gain in width you lose in height. So the 
16:9 for the same price as the 4:3 is not something for nothing; it's just 
rearranging what you get."

So many people overlook this is isn't funny.

-Original Message-
From: Ben Scott [mailto:mailvor...@gmail.com] 
Sent: Monday, August 10, 2009 11:54 AM
To: NT System Admin Issues
Subject: Re: Monitor: regular or widescreen

On Mon, Aug 10, 2009 at 12:03 PM, Tom Miller wrote:
> I"m about to start purchasing for our annual PC refresh cycle.  I normally
> purchase 17" monitors (we are a Dell shop) but I see I can get 19" regular
> and 19" wide screen for just a bit more.  Anyone care to comment on the
> benefit of wide v. regular size?

  FWIW: It seems the world is moving towards the 16:9 aspect ratio
("wide") and away from 4:3 (traditional TV/computer).  It might be a
good idea to go 16:9 just because people will start assuming it.

  One thing that hasn't been clearly stated so far: A wide 19" 16:9
display will be shorter than a 19" 4:3 display.  They have roughly the
same screen surface area; what you gain in width you loose in height.
So the 16:9 for the same price as the 4:3 is not something for
nothing; it's just rearranging what you get.

  One thing I've found is that most users appreciate adjustable
height/tilt more than they care about aspect ratio.  Also, a digital
signal (DVI/DisplayPort) will typically yield better picture quality
than analog (15-pin VGA).  So size isn't the only consideration.
(Quiet, peanut gallery!)

-- Ben

~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~
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~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~
~   ~

RE: Save e-mail messages and attachments from OWA '07 to Desktop?

[Marty Nelson]

So am I out of luck?  Can Ionly save attachments from OWA messages?

-Marty


-Original Message-
From: Marty Nelson [mailto:mnel...@transdyn.com]
Sent: Thursday, August 06, 2009 10:05 AM
To: NT System Admin Issues
Subject: RE: Save e-mail messages and attachments from OWA '07 to Desktop?

So I take there's no way to save the actually messages, aside from the 
attachments from OWA as we can from outlook? :P

-Marty

-Original Message-
From: Marty Nelson [mailto:mnel...@transdyn.com]
Sent: Tuesday, August 04, 2009 9:27 AM
To: NT System Admin Issues
Subject: RE: Save e-mail messages and attachments from OWA '07 to Desktop?

Thanks for the reply Terry.  I believe he wants to save the entire e-mail, 
similar to what we can do in Outlook.

Thanks,

-Marty


-Original Message-
From: Terry Dickson [mailto:te...@treasurer.state.ks.us]
Sent: Tuesday, August 04, 2009 9:01 AM
To: NT System Admin Issues
Subject: RE: Save e-mail messages and attachments from OWA '07 to Desktop?

I have done this with attachments all the time.  Right click the link for the 
attachment and choose save as.  I have not tried to save the complete email so 
I can't tell you how to do that.

-Original Message-
From: Marty Nelson [mailto:mnel...@transdyn.com]
Sent: Tuesday, August 04, 2009 10:44 AM
To: NT System Admin Issues
Subject: Save e-mail messages and attachments from OWA '07 to Desktop?





Thanks,



-Marty



From: Marty Nelson
Sent: Thursday, July 30, 2009 10:22 AM
To: MS-Exchange Admin Issues
Subject: Save e-mail messages and attachments from OWA '07 to Desktop?



Ok, I know, it's a stupid question and I'm sure I'm missing the option 
somewhere, but how can you save e-mail messages as well as attachments from 
Exchange 2007 OWA to you local computer?



Thanks all in advance,



-Marty








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~   ~


~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~
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~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~
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~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~
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RE: tape backup drives

[Butch Youngblood]

Thomas:

Yes I have had one about a month. So far it seems very fast and solid.
Since I upgraded from the AIT2 drives it is very fast.

 

butch youngblood  |  system administrator  |  Meisel 

p. 214.688.4941  |  m. 214.437.5381  |  www.meisel.com

We are proud to be a certified Sustainable Green Printer (SGP).



From: Thomas Gonzalez [mailto:tgonza...@girlscouts-swtx.org] 
Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 10:17 AM
To: NT System Admin Issues
Subject: tape backup drives

 

Anyone use or heard of Spectra's T50e? We are in the market of upgrading
and I'm looking for a solution, any ideas or comments is appreciated.

 

 

 

Thanks,

 

 

Thomas

This email and any attached files are confidential and intended solely
for the intended recipient(s). If you are not the named recipient you
should not read, distribute, copy or alter this email. Any views or
opinions expressed in this email are those of the author and do not
represent those of the Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas. Warning: Although
precautions have been taken to make sure no viruses are present in this
email, Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas cannot accept responsibility for
any loss or damage that arise from the use of this email or attachments.

 

 

~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~
~   ~

RE: Invite to admin_misc (was [LIST ADMIN MESSAGE] RE: U.S. Marines ban Facebook, MySpace, Twitter)

[Steven M. Caesare]

And of course I typo'ed the listserver address. It's
listser...@ultratech-llc.com

 

I'm an idiot.

 

-sc

 

From: Steven M. Caesare [mailto:scaes...@caesare.com] 
Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 12:01 PM
To: NT System Admin Issues
Cc: admin_m...@ultratech-llc.com
Subject: Invite to admin_misc (was [LIST ADMIN MESSAGE] RE: U.S. Marines
ban Facebook, MySpace, Twitter)

 

Stu-

 

Thanks for graciously hosting this list (and that great compilation of
utilities), and for giving us a least a little free reign. And not for
calling me out specifically ;-)

 

This same thing happened a decade+ ago on a similar list, and ASB
created a place for the foolishness to continue. As a result a good time
was had by all (as well as some great flamefests) and some great
friendships were made.

 

So, in order to reduce the unwanted noise in this forum I'm sending an
invite out to all those who may be of (un)sound mind to ASB's
"Admin_misc" list. Be warned, it's a very high noise-to-signal ratio,
and the volume at times has been astronomical (although not recently). 

 

To subscribe send the following command to listesr...@ultratech-llc.com:
sub admin_misc

 

It's a moderated acceptance process, so give ASB a chance to approve the
sub requests.

 

Oh, and if you don't have thick skin, don't bother showing up. This
means whiners like you, Shook and TVK.

 

-sc

 

PS- In order to comply with Stu's request, please send any questions
about this to me personally, rather than on list.

 

 

 

 

From: Stu Sjouwerman [mailto:s...@sunbelt-software.com] 
Sent: Monday, August 10, 2009 10:25 AM
To: NT System Admin Issues
Subject: [LIST ADMIN MESSAGE] RE: U.S. Marines ban Facebook, MySpace,
Twitter
Importance: High

 

Hi All,

 

A litter banter is okay, but it seems there is more than "a little"
nowadays.

 

Let's keep our list charter in mind please:

 

*  DO NOT post large articles to the list as web pages were made for
that. Send a link with the URL. 

*  DO NOT generate noise, voice your upset, flame, or make inflammatory
remarks. Save that for offline or better yet, do not do it at all. 

*  Remember to STAY ON TOPIC, LOW NOISE, and FRIENDLY! 

 

Warm regards,


Stu Sjouwerman
Founder, VP Marketing.
P: +1-727-562-0101 ext 218
F: +1-727-562-5199
s...@sunbelt-software.com


  

 

 



From: Steven M. Caesare [mailto:scaes...@caesare.com] 
Sent: Friday, August 07, 2009 5:35 PM
To: NT System Admin Issues
Subject: RE: U.S. Marines ban Facebook, MySpace, Twitter

That's funny, because Shook told me he considers "TVK" a noun. As in
"Man, I really blew up that toilet with the TVK I just dropped."

 

Strange, huh?

 

-sc

 

From: Tim Vander Kooi [mailto:tvanderk...@expl.com] 
Sent: Friday, August 07, 2009 4:37 PM
To: NT System Admin Issues
Subject: RE: U.S. Marines ban Facebook, MySpace, Twitter

 

I consider Shook to be more of a verb than a noun (as in, "The price of
gas went up today and really made me feel like I'd been Shooked." Or
"The used car salesman really gave him the Shook.").

TVK

 

- Problems become opportunities when the right people join together.

 

From: David Lum [mailto:david@nwea.org] 
Sent: Friday, August 07, 2009 3:22 PM
To: NT System Admin Issues
Subject: RE: U.S. Marines ban Facebook, MySpace, Twitter

 

Marines = men

Army = Shook

 

From: Weatherford, Chad [mailto:cweatherf...@scvl.com] 
Sent: Friday, August 07, 2009 12:08 PM
To: NT System Admin Issues
Subject: RE: U.S. Marines ban Facebook, MySpace, Twitter

 

Hey now, the Marines may go in first but they wouldn't hold the ground
without the Army coming in behind them!

 

cw



From: Brumbaugh, Luke [mailto:luke.brumba...@butlerahs.com] 
Sent: Friday, August 07, 2009 2:00 PM
To: NT System Admin Issues
Subject: RE: U.S. Marines ban Facebook, MySpace, Twitter

 

The Grunt I meant was Army (slang 
for an infantryman  )

 

 

 

From: David W. McSpadden [mailto:dav...@imcu.com] 
Sent: Friday, August 07, 2009 2:54 PM
To: NT System Admin Issues
Subject: Re: U.S. Marines ban Facebook, MySpace, Twitter

 

I think that was actually someone in the Army or Navy.

We don't have time to change the channel.

:-)

- Original Message - 

From: Brumbaugh, Luke   

To: NT System Admin Issues
  

Sent: Friday, August 07, 2009 2:50 PM

Subject: RE: U.S. Marines ban Facebook, MySpace, Twitter

 

I give you that one. Wasn't it the grunts who tried the find out
where to  change the channel.

 

 

From: David W. McSpadden [mailto:dav...@imcu.org] 
Sent: Friday, August 07, 2009 2:21 PM
To: NT System Admin Issues
Subject: Re: U.S. Marines ban Facebook, MySpace, Twitter

 

Luke,

Understanding that yo

Invite to admin_misc (was [LIST ADMIN MESSAGE] RE: U.S. Marines ban Facebook, MySpace, Twitter)

[Steven M. Caesare]

Stu-

 

Thanks for graciously hosting this list (and that great compilation of
utilities), and for giving us a least a little free reign. And not for
calling me out specifically ;-)

 

This same thing happened a decade+ ago on a similar list, and ASB
created a place for the foolishness to continue. As a result a good time
was had by all (as well as some great flamefests) and some great
friendships were made.

 

So, in order to reduce the unwanted noise in this forum I'm sending an
invite out to all those who may be of (un)sound mind to ASB's
"Admin_misc" list. Be warned, it's a very high noise-to-signal ratio,
and the volume at times has been astronomical (although not recently). 

 

To subscribe send the following command to listesr...@ultratech-llc.com:
sub admin_misc

 

It's a moderated acceptance process, so give ASB a chance to approve the
sub requests.

 

Oh, and if you don't have thick skin, don't bother showing up. This
means whiners like you, Shook and TVK.

 

-sc

 

PS- In order to comply with Stu's request, please send any questions
about this to me personally, rather than on list.

 

 

 

 

From: Stu Sjouwerman [mailto:s...@sunbelt-software.com] 
Sent: Monday, August 10, 2009 10:25 AM
To: NT System Admin Issues
Subject: [LIST ADMIN MESSAGE] RE: U.S. Marines ban Facebook, MySpace,
Twitter
Importance: High

 

Hi All,

 

A litter banter is okay, but it seems there is more than "a little"
nowadays.

 

Let's keep our list charter in mind please:

 

*  DO NOT post large articles to the list as web pages were made for
that. Send a link with the URL. 

*  DO NOT generate noise, voice your upset, flame, or make inflammatory
remarks. Save that for offline or better yet, do not do it at all. 

*  Remember to STAY ON TOPIC, LOW NOISE, and FRIENDLY! 

 

Warm regards,


Stu Sjouwerman
Founder, VP Marketing.
P: +1-727-562-0101 ext 218
F: +1-727-562-5199
s...@sunbelt-software.com


  

 

 



From: Steven M. Caesare [mailto:scaes...@caesare.com] 
Sent: Friday, August 07, 2009 5:35 PM
To: NT System Admin Issues
Subject: RE: U.S. Marines ban Facebook, MySpace, Twitter

That's funny, because Shook told me he considers "TVK" a noun. As in
"Man, I really blew up that toilet with the TVK I just dropped."

 

Strange, huh?

 

-sc

 

From: Tim Vander Kooi [mailto:tvanderk...@expl.com] 
Sent: Friday, August 07, 2009 4:37 PM
To: NT System Admin Issues
Subject: RE: U.S. Marines ban Facebook, MySpace, Twitter

 

I consider Shook to be more of a verb than a noun (as in, "The price of
gas went up today and really made me feel like I'd been Shooked." Or
"The used car salesman really gave him the Shook.").

TVK

 

- Problems become opportunities when the right people join together.

 

From: David Lum [mailto:david@nwea.org] 
Sent: Friday, August 07, 2009 3:22 PM
To: NT System Admin Issues
Subject: RE: U.S. Marines ban Facebook, MySpace, Twitter

 

Marines = men

Army = Shook

 

From: Weatherford, Chad [mailto:cweatherf...@scvl.com] 
Sent: Friday, August 07, 2009 12:08 PM
To: NT System Admin Issues
Subject: RE: U.S. Marines ban Facebook, MySpace, Twitter

 

Hey now, the Marines may go in first but they wouldn't hold the ground
without the Army coming in behind them!

 

cw



From: Brumbaugh, Luke [mailto:luke.brumba...@butlerahs.com] 
Sent: Friday, August 07, 2009 2:00 PM
To: NT System Admin Issues
Subject: RE: U.S. Marines ban Facebook, MySpace, Twitter

 

The Grunt I meant was Army (slang 
for an infantryman  )

 

 

 

From: David W. McSpadden [mailto:dav...@imcu.com] 
Sent: Friday, August 07, 2009 2:54 PM
To: NT System Admin Issues
Subject: Re: U.S. Marines ban Facebook, MySpace, Twitter

 

I think that was actually someone in the Army or Navy.

We don't have time to change the channel.

:-)

- Original Message - 

From: Brumbaugh, Luke   

To: NT System Admin Issues
  

Sent: Friday, August 07, 2009 2:50 PM

Subject: RE: U.S. Marines ban Facebook, MySpace, Twitter

 

I give you that one. Wasn't it the grunts who tried the find out
where to  change the channel.

 

 

From: David W. McSpadden [mailto:dav...@imcu.org] 
Sent: Friday, August 07, 2009 2:21 PM
To: NT System Admin Issues
Subject: Re: U.S. Marines ban Facebook, MySpace, Twitter

 

Luke,

Understanding that you might be able to use a computer and maybe
even help load a bomb or two on a plane.  I have to ask who it is that
is 'lighting up' the target for ya'.  I think it is a forward observer.
You know those dumb jarheads that are catching bullets for you flyboys
to sleep tight every night.

You might think we can't operate a computer but if you think
about it they all ma

RE: Monitor: regular or widescreen

[Free, Bob]

One of my favorite Dilbert's of all time from many years ago, before
anyone was putting mobile phones in their pocket has him on the
psychiatrist's couch where Dilbert complains that he feels his pager
vibrating even when he isn't wearing it. The shrink says "Phantom Pager
Syndrome" is common among IT workers , and there is nothing he can do to
make it stop. Dilbert says he doesn't want to make it stop, he wants to
relocate it. 

 

Mr Adams has recycled the idea and updated it for the BB crowd and now
calls it Phantom BlackBerrry Vibration Syndrome, or PBVS.
http://dilbertblog.typepad.com/the_dilbert_blog/2007/04/pavlovs_cartoon.
html

 

 

 

 

From: Sherry Abercrombie [mailto:saber...@gmail.com] 
Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 8:33 AM
To: NT System Admin Issues
Subject: Re: Monitor: regular or widescreen

 

And what guy doesn't??

On Tue, Aug 11, 2009 at 10:31 AM, Steve Ens  wrote:

Yes Bob hides his "mobile" in his pants pocket and sets it to vibrate.
;-)

 

On Tue, Aug 11, 2009 at 10:26 AM, Peter van Houten 
wrote:

*Four* telephones on one desk...? There probably a mobile tucked away as
well...

--
Peter van Houten

On the 11/08/2009 17:08, Bob Fronk wrote the following:

Since we are bending the attachment rule.Here is my desk as of 5
mins
ago. More tidy than usual.

Main monitors are 27" Dells.

*--*

*Bob Fronk*



P Please print only as needed.

*From:* N Parr [mailto:npar...@mortonind.com]
*Sent:* Tuesday, August 11, 2009 11:02 AM


*To:* NT System Admin Issues
*Subject:* RE: Monitor: regular or widescreen

I just felt guilty about putting such a nice monitor on a filthy desk.
Besides we all know IT is a dumping ground for all thing that use
electricity so my desk will be piled up the second I take a day off.

 

~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~
~   ~

 

 

 




-- 
Sherry Abercrombie

"Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic." 
Arthur C. Clarke
Sent from Azle, TX, United States 

 

 

~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~
~   ~

The network path not found

[Jim Dandy]

I've got a Server 2003 domain.  One Vista computer on that domain
doesn't show up in "Network Neighborhood".  From an XP machine if you do
start run  \\computername\sharename I get

  \\computername\sharename
  The network path not found

I've also tried \\FQDN\sharename and \\ipaddress\sharename and get the
same results.  If you try to access the Vista machine from another Vista
machine it fails with the error

  Windows cannot access \\comptuername\Sharename

  Check the spelling of the name.  Otherwise there might be a problem
with your network.  To
  try to identify and resolve the network problems, click Diagnose.

I get the same error if trying to access with either FQDN or ipaddress.
If you click on diagnose it says the most likely problem is that port
445 is closed.

Here is some additional info
1) I can ping the computer using either it's NetBIOS name, FQDN or IP
address
2) File and printer sharing is enabled
3) For testing purposes, the firewall is disabled on the Vista box.
4) If I bring up "Network Neighborhood" on the Vista computer it can see
itself but other computers can't see it
5) I tried removing the Vista computer from the domain and adding it
back

Any other suggestions on what I might do to get this working?  Perhaps
there is some service that is not running that should be running?  It
used to work on this computer.  I'm not sure why it stopped.

Thanks for your help.

Curt Finley

~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~
~   ~

RE: XBox mod hacker could face 10 years in prison !!!

[Steven M. Caesare]

Whoa..

 

From: Erik Goldoff [mailto:egold...@gmail.com] 
Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 11:45 AM
To: NT System Admin Issues
Subject: XBox mod hacker could face 10 years in prison !!!

 

 

http://www.insidetech.com/news/articles/5485-xbox-modder-arrested-for-br
eaking-copyright-law?utm_source=nlet&utm_content=it_r6_20090811_POLI

 

makes you think twice about jailbreaking your iPhone, doesn't it ?


Erik Goldoff


IT  Consultant

Systems, Networks, & Security 

 

 

 

~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~
~   ~

XBox mod hacker could face 10 years in prison !!!

[Erik Goldoff]

 
http://www.insidetech.com/news/articles/5485-xbox-modder-arrested-for-breaki
ng-copyright-law?utm_source=nlet

&utm_content=it_r6_20090811_POLI
 
makes you think twice about jailbreaking your iPhone, doesn't it ?

Erik Goldoff


IT  Consultant

Systems, Networks, & Security 

 

~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~
~   ~

RE: Monitor: regular or widescreen

[Bob Fronk]

CALL ME !  PLEASE

--
Bob Fronk
P Please print only as needed.





From: Steve Ens [mailto:stevey...@gmail.com]
Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 11:31 AM
To: NT System Admin Issues
Subject: Re: Monitor: regular or widescreen

Yes Bob hides his "mobile" in his pants pocket and sets it to vibrate.  ;-)
On Tue, Aug 11, 2009 at 10:26 AM, Peter van Houten 
mailto:peter...@gmail.com>> wrote:
*Four* telephones on one desk...? There probably a mobile tucked away as
well...

--
Peter van Houten

On the 11/08/2009 17:08, Bob Fronk wrote the following:
Since we are bending the attachment rule.Here is my desk as of 5 mins
ago. More tidy than usual.

Main monitors are 27" Dells.
*--*

*Bob Fronk*


P Please print only as needed.
*From:* N Parr [mailto:npar...@mortonind.com]
*Sent:* Tuesday, August 11, 2009 11:02 AM

*To:* NT System Admin Issues
*Subject:* RE: Monitor: regular or widescreen
I just felt guilty about putting such a nice monitor on a filthy desk.
Besides we all know IT is a dumping ground for all thing that use
electricity so my desk will be piled up the second I take a day off.

~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~
~   ~






~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~
~   ~

Re: Monitor: regular or widescreen

[Sherry Abercrombie]

And what guy doesn't??

On Tue, Aug 11, 2009 at 10:31 AM, Steve Ens  wrote:

> Yes Bob hides his "mobile" in his pants pocket and sets it to vibrate.  ;-)
>
>
> On Tue, Aug 11, 2009 at 10:26 AM, Peter van Houten wrote:
>
>> *Four* telephones on one desk...? There probably a mobile tucked away as
>> well...
>>
>> --
>> Peter van Houten
>>
>> On the 11/08/2009 17:08, Bob Fronk wrote the following:
>>
>>> Since we are bending the attachment rule…..Here is my desk as of 5 mins
>>> ago….. More tidy than usual.
>>>
>>> Main monitors are 27” Dells.
>>>
>>> *--*
>>>
>>> *Bob Fronk*
>>>
>>> P Please print only as needed.
>>>
>>> *From:* N Parr [mailto:npar...@mortonind.com]
>>> *Sent:* Tuesday, August 11, 2009 11:02 AM
>>> *To:* NT System Admin Issues
>>> *Subject:* RE: Monitor: regular or widescreen
>>>
>>> I just felt guilty about putting such a nice monitor on a filthy desk.
>>> Besides we all know IT is a dumping ground for all thing that use
>>> electricity so my desk will be piled up the second I take a day off.
>>>
>>
>> ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~
>> ~   ~
>>
>
>
>
>
>
>


-- 
Sherry Abercrombie

"Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic."
Arthur C. Clarke
Sent from Azle, TX, United States

~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~
~   ~

Re: Monitor: regular or widescreen

[Ben Scott]

On Tue, Aug 11, 2009 at 11:26 AM, Peter van Houten wrote:
> *Four* telephones on one desk...? There probably a mobile tucked away as
> well...

  That's nothing.  I have a whole phone system sitting next to my desk.

  Anyone want to buy a used Norstar MICS?  ;-)

-- Ben

~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~
~   ~

Re: Monitor: regular or widescreen

[Steve Ens]

Yes Bob hides his "mobile" in his pants pocket and sets it to vibrate.  ;-)

On Tue, Aug 11, 2009 at 10:26 AM, Peter van Houten wrote:

> *Four* telephones on one desk...? There probably a mobile tucked away as
> well...
>
> --
> Peter van Houten
>
> On the 11/08/2009 17:08, Bob Fronk wrote the following:
>
>> Since we are bending the attachment rule…..Here is my desk as of 5 mins
>> ago….. More tidy than usual.
>>
>> Main monitors are 27” Dells.
>>
>> *--*
>>
>> *Bob Fronk*
>>
>> P Please print only as needed.
>>
>> *From:* N Parr [mailto:npar...@mortonind.com]
>> *Sent:* Tuesday, August 11, 2009 11:02 AM
>> *To:* NT System Admin Issues
>> *Subject:* RE: Monitor: regular or widescreen
>>
>> I just felt guilty about putting such a nice monitor on a filthy desk.
>> Besides we all know IT is a dumping ground for all thing that use
>> electricity so my desk will be piled up the second I take a day off.
>>
>
> ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~
> ~   ~
>

~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~
~   ~

Re: Monitor: regular or widescreen

[Sherry Abercrombie]

Four phones, how about all the workstations/laptops on one desk

On Tue, Aug 11, 2009 at 10:26 AM, Peter van Houten wrote:

> *Four* telephones on one desk...? There probably a mobile tucked away as
> well...
>
> --
> Peter van Houten
>
> On the 11/08/2009 17:08, Bob Fronk wrote the following:
>
>> Since we are bending the attachment rule…..Here is my desk as of 5 mins
>> ago….. More tidy than usual.
>>
>> Main monitors are 27” Dells.
>>
>> *--*
>>
>> *Bob Fronk*
>>
>> P Please print only as needed.
>>
>> *From:* N Parr [mailto:npar...@mortonind.com]
>> *Sent:* Tuesday, August 11, 2009 11:02 AM
>> *To:* NT System Admin Issues
>> *Subject:* RE: Monitor: regular or widescreen
>>
>> I just felt guilty about putting such a nice monitor on a filthy desk.
>> Besides we all know IT is a dumping ground for all thing that use
>> electricity so my desk will be piled up the second I take a day off.
>>
>
> ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~
> ~   ~
>



-- 
Sherry Abercrombie

"Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic."
Arthur C. Clarke
Sent from Azle, TX, United States

~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~
~   ~

Re: Monitor: regular or widescreen

[Peter van Houten]

*Four* telephones on one desk...? There probably a mobile tucked away as
well...

--
Peter van Houten

On the 11/08/2009 17:08, Bob Fronk wrote the following:

Since we are bending the attachment rule…..Here is my desk as of 5 mins
ago….. More tidy than usual.

Main monitors are 27” Dells.

*--*

*Bob Fronk*

P Please print only as needed.

*From:* N Parr [mailto:npar...@mortonind.com]
*Sent:* Tuesday, August 11, 2009 11:02 AM
*To:* NT System Admin Issues
*Subject:* RE: Monitor: regular or widescreen

I just felt guilty about putting such a nice monitor on a filthy desk.
Besides we all know IT is a dumping ground for all thing that use
electricity so my desk will be piled up the second I take a day off.


~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~
~   ~

RE: Monitor: regular or widescreen

[Bob Fronk]

LOL... There are two more out of the picture.  I am in the middle of a Cisco 
phone roll out, so I have one for each of the areas I am working on at this 
time.  That way I can test calls without messing with my phone.

--
Bob Fronk
P Please print only as needed.





From: Christopher Bodnar [mailto:christopher_bod...@glic.com]
Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 11:14 AM
To: NT System Admin Issues
Subject: RE: Monitor: regular or widescreen

How many phones do you have there?


Chris Bodnar, MCSE
Sr. Systems Engineer
Distributed Systems Service Delivery - Intel Services
Guardian Life Insurance Company of America
Email: christopher_bod...@glic.com
Phone: 610-807-6459
Fax: 610-807-6003

~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~
~   ~

tape backup drives

[Thomas Gonzalez]

Anyone use or heard of Spectra's T50e? We are in the market of upgrading
and I'm looking for a solution, any ideas or comments is appreciated.

 

 

 

Thanks,

 

 

Thomas




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~   ~

RE: Service recovery tab

[Erik Goldoff]

I wonder if you'd have better success with sAlive monitoring the service,
and using the sAlive trigger to restart the service via command line  ...
 

Erik Goldoff


IT  Consultant

Systems, Networks, & Security 

 

  _  

From: Bob Fronk [mailto:b...@btrfronk.com] 
Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 10:00 AM
To: NT System Admin Issues
Subject: Service recovery tab



(Windows 2003 server R2)  I have a 3rd party service that regularly stops.
(unresolved issue from software).  I have it set in the recovery tab to
restart service.  However, it never seems to restart without manually
opening services.msc and clicking "start".

 

It does start at reboot, so the settings in the recovery tab should cause it
to start, but they don't.

 

My question is this:  has anyone seen the recovery tab actually recover a
service that has stopped?  What should the "reset fail count after - days"
setting be?  I have mine set at 0.

 

--

Bob Fronk

P Please print only as needed.

 

 

 

 

 

 


 


~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~
~   ~

Re: Service recovery tab

[Ben Scott]

On Tue, Aug 11, 2009 at 9:59 AM, Bob Fronk wrote:
> However, it never seems to restart without manually
> opening services.msc and clicking “start”.

  Check the "System" event log.  The Service Control Manager log
should record how the service faulted and what action it took.

> has anyone seen the recovery tab actually recover a
> service that has stopped?

  Yes, we have.

> What should the “reset fail count after - days”
> setting be?  I have mine set at 0.

  As I understand it, zero means:

* No intelligence in service restart actions
* Only the "first failure" action will ever be used
* The service may continually restart if it is in a start/fault loop

-- Ben

~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~
~   ~

RE: Service recovery tab

[Ken Schaefer]

If the service stops "gracefully" (e.g. with a 0 exit code) then the Service 
Control Manager isn't going to restart the service - it's the equivalent of you 
manually stopping the service, or the service stopping itself.

Additionally you can only configure a certain amount of retries - so if the 
service is actually crashing (or invoking DEP or similar), then it might just 
do that over and over again until SCM gives up (but IIRC that logs an event to 
the event log)

Cheers
Ken

From: Bob Fronk [mailto:b...@btrfronk.com]
Sent: Tuesday, 11 August 2009 10:00 PM
To: NT System Admin Issues
Subject: Service recovery tab

(Windows 2003 server R2)  I have a 3rd party service that regularly stops. 
(unresolved issue from software).  I have it set in the recovery tab to restart 
service.  However, it never seems to restart without manually opening 
services.msc and clicking "start".

It does start at reboot, so the settings in the recovery tab should cause it to 
start, but they don't.

My question is this:  has anyone seen the recovery tab actually recover a 
service that has stopped?  What should the "reset fail count after - days" 
setting be?  I have mine set at 0.

--
Bob Fronk
P Please print only as needed.










~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~
~   ~

RE: Monitor: regular or widescreen

[Steven M. Caesare]

I too got used  the high vertical resolution. I have a pair of
1600x1200's I use. 

 

I think that a lot of folks got in to a snit here over losing resolution
in one axis. I kinda figured it goes without saying that if you are
moving to a widescreen monitor, you are probably doing so and
_INCREASING_ resolution horizontally. While I suppose you could opt not
to, the general trend is for: 1)Wide screen ratios (either 16x9 or
16x10) and 2) drastically falling prices.

 

So it's silly to go from a 4x3 19" to a 16x9 19". Go to a 22-24" 16x9
and get more resolution. For much cheaper than you probably bought the
4x3 for 3 yrs ago. We went from 19" 1280x1024 units to 22" 1600x1050
units here at work.

 

Yes, this requires understanding the  implications of differing aspect
ratios measured diagonally... but that's why we get paid the big bucks,
right?

 

-sc

 

From: Len Hammond [mailto:lenhammo...@gmail.com] 
Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 9:30 AM
To: NT System Admin Issues
Subject: Re: Monitor: regular or widescreen

 

That's exactly the right reason for dual monitors. Will the productivity
of the user be enhanced with dual monitors - or any other piece of
equipment - be it mouse, special keyboard or other input device like a
spaceball that some of the CAD guys like. Having used an old 21" CRT 4:3
CAD monitor to give 1600x1200 I got used to the 1200 height. When I went
looking for a flat panel to replace the power hungry tube I looked for
something that would give me 1200 in height. Finally settled on a
Samsung 24" wide monitor giving 1920x1200. I absolutely love it. It did
take a while to get used to the extra screen real estate but am now
spoiled. And recently I had an older 15" 4:3 panel come my way so I
stuck it on the second monitor port of my desktop. Interesting. As I use
a KVM for the main monitor so that I can work on other machines, while
the 15" is direct, I can have a help window open on the 15 while working
on the 24 on a different machine. With a wireless mouse direct I can
still scroll the help screen too. Now I am spoiled - but having fun.

 

Standardized is most often better in larger environments too. Less
bruised egos that way. I had always let the tasks performed determine
the equipment on the desk, not the users position or ego. Often that did
not make me many friends. 

 

Bottom line: More screen is better if you have the desk space (and
budget) to support it. 

 

When determining the brand to buy (if you have a choice) not all
monitors are created equal. Take a high power magnifier, something like
20 or 30 power, with you to some place that has many brands on display.
Get up close & personal with the screen. After looking a bunch, from a
distance you will begin to notice the clarity, or lack thereof. The
close up will show you why the clarity is there or lacking. It was sure
an education for me. When looking for my monitor I hit Best Buy,
Staples, Office Max and Circuit City (I know you no longer have the
option of CC). Look at the HD TVs as well and you will see the
difference in cost right on the screen.

 

There were a couple of brands I had favored and a couple that I had not
considered looking at before reading this list for recommendations and
spending the time in the stores actually looking closely at the screens.
The sales people were not real happy about it - I was too critical and
then didn't buy it there - I got my monitor from Tiger. I've been very
happy with the Samsung I finally selected and will definitely look at
Samsung if I ever get my Budget Director (wife) to fund a large flat
panel for the family room.

 

Probably got a little wordy here but I wanted to share my experience in
the search to replace my aging CRT. I figure the electricity alone saved
over the first two years of use will pay for my new monitor.


Len Hammond
CSI:Hartland
lenhamm...@gmail.com



On Mon, Aug 10, 2009 at 2:47 PM, Steven Peck  wrote:

Fair enough but it is an often seen comment on these lists and I was
wondering myself as I too had generlized the same thing.

Where I work, we have standardized on 20" widescreens a few years ago
and due to pricing as stuff comes off lease, they are being replalced
by 22" widescreens.  The vast majority of our workforce is data entry
claims processing so single monitor for them.  A number of IT people
use dual monitors either by leveraging their laptops as a monitor on
their docking station or by having a second monitor.

It all depends onthe type of work people are doing.

 

 

~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~
~   ~

Service recovery tab

[Bob Fronk]

(Windows 2003 server R2)  I have a 3rd party service that regularly stops. 
(unresolved issue from software).  I have it set in the recovery tab to restart 
service.  However, it never seems to restart without manually opening 
services.msc and clicking "start".

It does start at reboot, so the settings in the recovery tab should cause it to 
start, but they don't.

My question is this:  has anyone seen the recovery tab actually recover a 
service that has stopped?  What should the "reset fail count after - days" 
setting be?  I have mine set at 0.

--
Bob Fronk
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RE: Monitor: regular or widescreen

[Erik Goldoff]

"  Standardized is most often better in larger environments too. Less
bruised egos that way. ..."
 
also makes for simpler support, which equals lower cost support ... and
anything you can do to lower fixed costs like support will *usually* get you
the backing of the executive level in the command chain  ...
 
" I had always let the tasks performed determine the equipment on the desk,
not the users position or ego. Often that did not make me many friends.  "

Agreed ... my first goal was to be effective in my job, not to be popular...
any friendships were only a bonus   

Erik Goldoff


IT  Consultant

Systems, Networks, & Security 

 

  _  

From: Len Hammond [mailto:lenhammo...@gmail.com] 
Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 9:30 AM
To: NT System Admin Issues
Subject: Re: Monitor: regular or widescreen


That's exactly the right reason for dual monitors. Will the productivity of
the user be enhanced with dual monitors - or any other piece of equipment -
be it mouse, special keyboard or other input device like a spaceball that
some of the CAD guys like. Having used an old 21" CRT 4:3 CAD monitor to
give 1600x1200 I got used to the 1200 height. When I went looking for a flat
panel to replace the power hungry tube I looked for something that would
give me 1200 in height. Finally settled on a Samsung 24" wide monitor giving
1920x1200. I absolutely love it. It did take a while to get used to the
extra screen real estate but am now spoiled. And recently I had an older 15"
4:3 panel come my way so I stuck it on the second monitor port of my
desktop. Interesting. As I use a KVM for the main monitor so that I can work
on other machines, while the 15" is direct, I can have a help window open on
the 15 while working on the 24 on a different machine. With a wireless mouse
direct I can still scroll the help screen too. Now I am spoiled - but having
fun. 

Standardized is most often better in larger environments too. Less bruised
egos that way. I had always let the tasks performed determine the equipment
on the desk, not the users position or ego. Often that did not make me many
friends. 


Bottom line: More screen is better if you have the desk space (and budget)
to support it. 

When determining the brand to buy (if you have a choice) not all monitors
are created equal. Take a high power magnifier, something like 20 or 30
power, with you to some place that has many brands on display. Get up close
& personal with the screen. After looking a bunch, from a distance you will
begin to notice the clarity, or lack thereof. The close up will show you why
the clarity is there or lacking. It was sure an education for me. When
looking for my monitor I hit Best Buy, Staples, Office Max and Circuit City
(I know you no longer have the option of CC). Look at the HD TVs as well and
you will see the difference in cost right on the screen.

There were a couple of brands I had favored and a couple that I had not
considered looking at before reading this list for recommendations and
spending the time in the stores actually looking closely at the screens. The
sales people were not real happy about it - I was too critical and then
didn't buy it there - I got my monitor from Tiger. I've been very happy with
the Samsung I finally selected and will definitely look at Samsung if I ever
get my Budget Director (wife) to fund a large flat panel for the family
room.

Probably got a little wordy here but I wanted to share my experience in the
search to replace my aging CRT. I figure the electricity alone saved over
the first two years of use will pay for my new monitor.

Len Hammond
CSI:Hartland
lenhamm...@gmail.com



On Mon, Aug 10, 2009 at 2:47 PM, Steven Peck  wrote:


Fair enough but it is an often seen comment on these lists and I was
wondering myself as I too had generlized the same thing.

Where I work, we have standardized on 20" widescreens a few years ago
and due to pricing as stuff comes off lease, they are being replalced
by 22" widescreens.  The vast majority of our workforce is data entry
claims processing so single monitor for them.  A number of IT people
use dual monitors either by leveraging their laptops as a monitor on
their docking station or by having a second monitor.

It all depends onthe type of work people are doing.

 


 


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~   ~

Re: Monitor: regular or widescreen

[Tom Miller]

Another helpful response.  I'd love to get my power users dual monitors but for 
now they get the standard replacement.  We don't do "onsies" here either.  You 
get a new PC or keep your old one.  Even my PC and laptop are standard issue 
with more memory.  Being a non-profit we try to keep tight control over IT 
costs.
 
Aside there was an Apple display in Best Buy yesterday.  The largest monitor 
was enormous.  I want two.

>>> Len Hammond  8/11/2009 9:30 AM >>>
That's exactly the right reason for dual monitors. Will the productivity of the 
user be enhanced with dual monitors - or any other piece of equipment - be it 
mouse, special keyboard or other input device like a spaceball that some of the 
CAD guys like. Having used an old 21" CRT 4:3 CAD monitor to give 1600x1200 I 
got used to the 1200 height. When I went looking for a flat panel to replace 
the power hungry tube I looked for something that would give me 1200 in height. 
Finally settled on a Samsung 24" wide monitor giving 1920x1200. I absolutely 
love it. It did take a while to get used to the extra screen real estate but am 
now spoiled. And recently I had an older 15" 4:3 panel come my way so I stuck 
it on the second monitor port of my desktop. Interesting. As I use a KVM for 
the main monitor so that I can work on other machines, while the 15" is direct, 
I can have a help window open on the 15 while working on the 24 on a different 
machine. With a wireless mouse direct I can still scroll the help screen too. 
Now I am spoiled - but having fun.

Standardized is most often better in larger environments too. Less bruised egos 
that way. I had always let the tasks performed determine the equipment on the 
desk, not the users position or ego. Often that did not make me many friends. 

Bottom line: More screen is better if you have the desk space (and budget) to 
support it. 

When determining the brand to buy (if you have a choice) not all monitors are 
created equal. Take a high power magnifier, something like 20 or 30 power, with 
you to some place that has many brands on display. Get up close & personal with 
the screen. After looking a bunch, from a distance you will begin to notice the 
clarity, or lack thereof. The close up will show you why the clarity is there 
or lacking. It was sure an education for me. When looking for my monitor I hit 
Best Buy, Staples, Office Max and Circuit City (I know you no longer have the 
option of CC). Look at the HD TVs as well and you will see the difference in 
cost right on the screen.

There were a couple of brands I had favored and a couple that I had not 
considered looking at before reading this list for recommendations and spending 
the time in the stores actually looking closely at the screens. The sales 
people were not real happy about it - I was too critical and then didn't buy it 
there - I got my monitor from Tiger. I've been very happy with the Samsung I 
finally selected and will definitely look at Samsung if I ever get my Budget 
Director (wife) to fund a large flat panel for the family room.

Probably got a little wordy here but I wanted to share my experience in the 
search to replace my aging CRT. I figure the electricity alone saved over the 
first two years of use will pay for my new monitor.

Len Hammond
CSI:Hartland
lenhamm...@gmail.com 


On Mon, Aug 10, 2009 at 2:47 PM, Steven Peck  wrote:


Fair enough but it is an often seen comment on these lists and I was
wondering myself as I too had generlized the same thing.

Where I work, we have standardized on 20" widescreens a few years ago
and due to pricing as stuff comes off lease, they are being replalced
by 22" widescreens. The vast majority of our workforce is data entry
claims processing so single monitor for them. A number of IT people
use dual monitors either by leveraging their laptops as a monitor on
their docking station or by having a second monitor.

It all depends onthe type of work people are doing.

 
 

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Re: Patch Tuesday

[Jon Harris]

That was what I was looking for.  Funny the webcast is at 11 and they
release the patches before the meeting?  Oh well, at least I can make a
schedule for the laptop users.  Thank you.

Jon

On Tue, Aug 11, 2009 at 9:24 AM, Hart, Robert  wrote:

>
> http://blogs.technet.com/msrc/archive/2009/08/06/august-2009-advance-notification.aspx
>
>
>
> “we plan to release 9 security bulletins at approximately 10:00 a.m. PDT
> (UTC -8).”
>
>
>
> Bob
>
>
>
> *From:* Jon Harris [mailto:jk.har...@gmail.com]
> *Sent:* Tuesday, August 11, 2009 9:17 AM
> *To:* NT System Admin Issues
> *Subject:* Patch Tuesday
>
>
>
> What time (ET) will Microsoft issue patches?  I know they do it on Pacific
> time but what time?
>
>
>
> Thanks,
>
>
>
> Jon
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>

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RE: Scheduled Tasks/Batch logons, etc

[John Cook]

Nice tip, thanks!

John W. Cook
Systems Administrator
Partnership For Strong Families
315 SE 2nd Ave
Gainesville, Fl 32601
Office (352) 393-2741 x320
Cell (352) 215-6944
Fax (352) 393-2746
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-Original Message-
From: Mike Gill [mailto:lis...@canbyfoursquare.com]
Sent: Monday, August 10, 2009 8:27 PM
To: NT System Admin Issues
Subject: RE: Scheduled Tasks/Batch logons, etc

Almost. Once you're looking at the cached page, the answers are still 
obfuscated 9 times out of 10. In the top right, click "plain text version" and 
behold.

--
Mike Gill

-Original Message-
From: John Cook [mailto:john.c...@pfsf.org]
Sent: Monday, August 10, 2009 5:09 PM
To: NT System Admin Issues
Subject: Re: Scheduled Tasks/Batch logons, etc

Like I said- in a Google search in IE you can look at the cached results.
John W. Cook
Systems Administrator
Partnership For Strong Families
 Sent to you from my Blackberry in the Cloud

- Original Message -
From: Angus Scott-Fleming 
To: NT System Admin Issues 
Sent: Mon Aug 10 20:00:48 2009
Subject: Re: Scheduled Tasks/Batch logons, etc

On 10 Aug 2009 at 14:22, Micheal Espinola Jr  wrote:

> Contrary to popular belief, you do NOT have to sign up for
> ExpertSexchange in order to see solutions. All the replies and
> solutions are at the bottom of the page - past the adverts, etc...

That may be true if you have scripting disabled.  I believe it hides the
answers if you have scripting enabled.

--
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GeoApps, Tucson, Arizona
1-520-290-5038
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Re: Monitor: regular or widescreen

[Len Hammond]

That's exactly the right reason for dual monitors. Will the productivity of
the user be enhanced with dual monitors - or any other piece of equipment -
be it mouse, special keyboard or other input device like a spaceball that
some of the CAD guys like. Having used an old 21" CRT 4:3 CAD monitor to
give 1600x1200 I got used to the 1200 height. When I went looking for a flat
panel to replace the power hungry tube I looked for something that would
give me 1200 in height. Finally settled on a Samsung 24" wide monitor giving
1920x1200. I absolutely love it. It did take a while to get used to the
extra screen real estate but am now spoiled. And recently I had an older 15"
4:3 panel come my way so I stuck it on the second monitor port of my
desktop. Interesting. As I use a KVM for the main monitor so that I can work
on other machines, while the 15" is direct, I can have a help window open on
the 15 while working on the 24 on a different machine. With a wireless mouse
direct I can still scroll the help screen too. Now I am spoiled - but having
fun.
Standardized is most often better in larger environments too. Less bruised
egos that way. I had always let the tasks performed determine the equipment
on the desk, not the users position or ego. Often that did not make me many
friends.

Bottom line: More screen is better if you have the desk space (and budget)
to support it.

When determining the brand to buy (if you have a choice) not all monitors
are created equal. Take a high power magnifier, something like 20 or 30
power, with you to some place that has many brands on display. Get up close
& personal with the screen. After looking a bunch, from a distance you will
begin to notice the clarity, or lack thereof. The close up will show you why
the clarity is there or lacking. It was sure an education for me. When
looking for my monitor I hit Best Buy, Staples, Office Max and Circuit City
(I know you no longer have the option of CC). Look at the HD TVs as well and
you will see the difference in cost right on the screen.

There were a couple of brands I had favored and a couple that I had not
considered looking at before reading this list for recommendations and
spending the time in the stores actually looking closely at the screens. The
sales people were not real happy about it - I was too critical and then
didn't buy it there - I got my monitor from Tiger. I've been very happy with
the Samsung I finally selected and will definitely look at Samsung if I ever
get my Budget Director (wife) to fund a large flat panel for the family
room.

Probably got a little wordy here but I wanted to share my experience in the
search to replace my aging CRT. I figure the electricity alone saved over
the first two years of use will pay for my new monitor.

Len Hammond
CSI:Hartland
lenhamm...@gmail.com


On Mon, Aug 10, 2009 at 2:47 PM, Steven Peck  wrote:

> Fair enough but it is an often seen comment on these lists and I was
> wondering myself as I too had generlized the same thing.
>
> Where I work, we have standardized on 20" widescreens a few years ago
> and due to pricing as stuff comes off lease, they are being replalced
> by 22" widescreens.  The vast majority of our workforce is data entry
> claims processing so single monitor for them.  A number of IT people
> use dual monitors either by leveraging their laptops as a monitor on
> their docking station or by having a second monitor.
>
> It all depends onthe type of work people are doing.

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~   ~

RE: Patch Tuesday

[Hart, Robert]

http://blogs.technet.com/msrc/archive/2009/08/06/august-2009-advance-not
ification.aspx

 

"we plan to release 9 security bulletins at approximately 10:00 a.m. PDT
(UTC -8)."

 

Bob

 

From: Jon Harris [mailto:jk.har...@gmail.com] 
Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 9:17 AM
To: NT System Admin Issues
Subject: Patch Tuesday

 

What time (ET) will Microsoft issue patches?  I know they do it on
Pacific time but what time?

 

Thanks,

 

Jon

 

 

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~   ~

Patch Tuesday

[Jon Harris]

What time (ET) will Microsoft issue patches?  I know they do it on Pacific
time but what time?

Thanks,

Jon

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~   ~

RE: LinkedIn

[Erik Goldoff]

Lords of Conquest !!!
 

Erik Goldoff


IT  Consultant

Systems, Networks, & Security 

 

  _  

From: Maglinger, Paul [mailto:pmaglin...@scvl.com] 
Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 8:51 AM
To: NT System Admin Issues
Subject: RE: LinkedIn


Asylum (Like Wolfenstein), Elite (space simulation), and Flight Simulator.
 

  _  

From: Steven M. Caesare [mailto:scaes...@caesare.com] 
Sent: Monday, August 10, 2009 7:21 PM
To: NT System Admin Issues
Subject: RE: LinkedIn



Choplifter. classic! As was Beach Head!

 

-sc

 

From: Len Hammond [mailto:lenhammo...@gmail.com] 
Sent: Monday, August 10, 2009 7:14 PM
To: NT System Admin Issues
Subject: Re: LinkedIn

 

At an aircraft repair shop I worked at before I got into IT (just a computer
hobbyist at that point never thinking that I would change careers) they had
a System/36 with the 8" floppy cartridges for backups. Took like 6 or 8
cartridges with several diskettes in each cartridge. I had just sold my C64
and bought a C128D and added the 1571 drive I used on the C64 so I had two
drives. That was a hot setup in the day. However, it's day didn't last very
long. My son (now 25) still longs for the Commodore version of Choplifter.
LOL


Len Hammond
CSI:Hartland
lenhamm...@gmail.com


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~   ~

RE: LinkedIn

[Maglinger, Paul]

Asylum (Like Wolfenstein), Elite (space simulation), and Flight
Simulator.
 



From: Steven M. Caesare [mailto:scaes...@caesare.com] 
Sent: Monday, August 10, 2009 7:21 PM
To: NT System Admin Issues
Subject: RE: LinkedIn



Choplifter... classic! As was Beach Head!

 

-sc

 

From: Len Hammond [mailto:lenhammo...@gmail.com] 
Sent: Monday, August 10, 2009 7:14 PM
To: NT System Admin Issues
Subject: Re: LinkedIn

 

At an aircraft repair shop I worked at before I got into IT (just a
computer hobbyist at that point never thinking that I would change
careers) they had a System/36 with the 8" floppy cartridges for backups.
Took like 6 or 8 cartridges with several diskettes in each cartridge. I
had just sold my C64 and bought a C128D and added the 1571 drive I used
on the C64 so I had two drives. That was a hot setup in the day.
However, it's day didn't last very long. My son (now 25) still longs for
the Commodore version of Choplifter. LOL


Len Hammond
CSI:Hartland
lenhamm...@gmail.com



On Mon, Aug 10, 2009 at 5:36 PM, Devin Meade 
wrote:

Aaruughhh Deskworks 36 nightmares!  I knew just about all the PF key
assignments for that little jewel.  PF12 we re-calc I think.  Press that
and everyone takes a coffee break while your spreadsheet re-calculated
(then you go fix errors and do it again).  I think it had ~8 inch
"floppy disk cartridges" or something like that.  Good times, good
times.





On Mon, Aug 10, 2009 at 4:20 PM, Steven M. Caesare
 wrote:

Nice!

 

The System/36 at our company had a mechanical "life system" in it where
in you attached a ratchet to a hex head crank and ratcheted the disc
pack up so you could get at the guts underneath it.

 

First time I saw a computer that needed sockets the same size I used on
my car engine.

 

-sc

 

From: Len Hammond [mailto:lenhammo...@gmail.com] 
Sent: Monday, August 10, 2009 4:02 PM


To: NT System Admin Issues
Subject: Re: LinkedIn

 

I've got one of those in my garage to save for posterity. Weighs about
100 pounds and the drive motor is 1/3 horsepower. Was 'huge' too, by the
standards of the day - 550MB. It had 4 each 14" platters. When I retired
the VAX it was attached to I pulled the other one apart and most of us
in the company signed a platter and presented it to the company owner &
president to remember the VAX by.

 


Len Hammond
CSI:Hartland
lenhamm...@gmail.com

On Fri, Aug 7, 2009 at 10:26 AM, Steven M. Caesare
 wrote:

C'mon... belt-driven hard disks are uber c00l!

 

-sc

 

From: Jon Harris [mailto:jk.har...@gmail.com] 
Sent: Friday, August 07, 2009 10:11 AM


To: NT System Admin Issues
Subject: Re: LinkedIn

 

We still have is run in the walls but Thank God all the hardware that
used it is gone.  System 36 and what a nightmare that was.

 

 

 

 





-- 
Devin

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


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RE: Scheduled Tasks/Batch logons, etc

[Maglinger, Paul]

I doesn't show the recommended solution though... 

-Original Message-
From: Angus Scott-Fleming [mailto:angu...@geoapps.com] 
Sent: Monday, August 10, 2009 7:01 PM
To: NT System Admin Issues
Subject: Re: Scheduled Tasks/Batch logons, etc

On 10 Aug 2009 at 14:22, Micheal Espinola Jr  wrote:

> Contrary to popular belief, you do NOT have to sign up for 
> ExpertSexchange in order to see solutions. All the replies and 
> solutions are at the bottom of the page - past the adverts, etc...

That may be true if you have scripting disabled.  I believe it hides the

answers if you have scripting enabled.

--
Angus Scott-Fleming
GeoApps, Tucson, Arizona
1-520-290-5038
+---+




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RE: IE8

[Rod Trent]

I've seen that quite a bit where there was either an IE plug-in causing it or 
there was a piece of malware.

-Original Message-
From: Jim Dandy 
Sent: Monday, August 10, 2009 11:02 PM
To: NT System Admin Issues 
Subject: RE: IE8

We had a problem.  We tracked it down to Sophos Antivirus.  Sophos just
recently came out with a fix that resolved the issue.

Curt

-Original Message-
From: David L Herrick [mailto:davidherr...@nincal.com] 
Sent: Tuesday, August 04, 2009 10:18 AM
To: NT System Admin Issues
Subject: IE8

Anyone else having issues after upgrading?

Have some users that IE never seems to come up after the upgrade it is
running in processes but nothing the user can see or use?


Sigh  latest one is the CEO of course  oddly it was fine yesterday


Thanks

David


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RE: Server virtualization security and compliance (survey)

[daniel.schatz]

Thanks all who had the time to fill out the survey. As I'm going to
close it soon this is just a heads up for those who are involved in
virtualization and/or compliance management.

 

Daniel

 

 

From: Schatz, Daniel (M Tech Ops) 
Sent: Monday, July 27, 2009 5:12 PM
To: ntsysadmin@lyris.sunbelt-software.com
Subject: Server virtualization security and compliance (survey)

 

Hi,

 

I'm working on a research paper on server virtualization security and
compliance (MSc. Information Security @ University of East London). As
part of this I've created a survey to gather input from the people who
are faced with these questions in their organizations or do have an
opinion on this topic. It's a fairly short survey and it would be great
if you have a few minutes to complete it. I know there are loads of
knowledgeable and experienced folks on this list and I'd really
appreciate if you could provide your input on this topic.

The last question gives you the option to leave an email address in case
you would like to see the final results. 

The URL for the survey is - 
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=IACdvGppxeyrRU0r_2fhyUgw_3d_3d
  

P.S. I've asked Stu for permission to send this to the list which he
kindly granted.

 

Thanks

Daniel

 


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