May
15
Can’t change the time on my Server 2008 R2 Domain Controller
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Problem: The time on my Windows 2008 Active Directory was 10 min fast. I have tried to change the time through the control panel but as soon as I would change it, it would change back to the old incorrect time. Solution: Found out that I had to either do on of two things. 1. Continue reading →
Apr
5
Mass delete old workstation accounts in Active Directory
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Problem: Over the years my Active Directory computes OU was starting to get cluttered with old computer accounts. Surprising how many go in and out over the years. I could not find a way through AD users and computers to mass delete these objects. Solution: Came across a program called OldCmp and it non only Continue reading →
Apr
2
Can’t find “Configuration” context in ADSI Edit
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Problem: When trying to do some tasks in ADSI Edit that require manipulating objects within the “configuration” context (mainly for exchange), I can’t seem to find it. All I can see is the “Default naming context.” Solution: Within ADSI Edit’s menu click on “Action” and then “Settings.” You will see a drop down menu within Continue reading →
May
10
Windows could not search for new updates error: Server 2008 R2
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Problem: When trying to run Microsoft Windows updates on my Windows Server 2008 machine, I would get the following error: “ Windows could not search for new updates” No matter what I tried, it would not connect to Windows update…. I was able to update in the past but it all of a sudden started Continue reading →