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Comment on Drivers in Windows Server 2008 by Ghar

Ghar — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 15:39:06 +0000

James – IE has specific security setting on a server installation. to disable in Server 2008, start Server Manager and under Security settings click on Configure IE ESC.

Comment on Security Software by Windows Server Besitzer und kein Plan HELP | PC-Users.de

Windows Server Besitzer und kein Plan HELP | PC-Users.de — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 22:01:46 +0000

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Comment on Disable Strong Passwords Enforcement by Adam

Adam — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 21:24:34 +0000

Re Mike:

There really isn’t anything called “Computer Configuration” listed under administrative tools in Windows 2008.

http://img717.imageshack.us/img717/3550/admintools.jpg

Comment on Get GTA2 Working in Windows Server 2008 by self_slaughter

self_slaughter — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 11:28:44 +0000

You Beauty! THANK-YOU…. got rid of the error on my server 2k3 box

Comment on Security Software by Security

Security — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 21:38:13 +0000

I do agree that Sophos has some fantastic products that stack up right alongside with the big boys. I run Avira at home and AVG on my work machine, but my company uses Sophos mainly.

Comment on Drivers in Windows Server 2008 by Dave G

Dave G — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 19:04:27 +0000

Hi Everyone,
I’m wondring if anyone has had any luck getting a Nvidia GTX graphics card to work with a motherboard with an “NForce Pro 2000″-series chipset. I’ve given up on getting R2 to work and am trying to see if Server 2008 (non-R2) will do the trick.

Any hints or help appreciated. The only thing I’ve gleaned after a couple of weeks of struggling is:

1) Hypervisor is alleged to interfere with Nvidia drivers in some cases

2) I get a “PCI to PCI” bridge error in Device Manager that is errored out when I have my Nvidia card installed -an NO display devices show even though the card is “working” but only as generic device

3) Seems to be related the Nforce 2200/2050 Chipset on my Tyan.

4) I hate Nvidia a little bit right now.

Main Question: Anyone have Nvidia card working on an Nforce series chipset on 2008? Care to share your magic?

Thanks,
Dave G.

Comment on Installation by Srinivas. Thelu

Srinivas. Thelu — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 14:31:10 +0000

I have this error on my computer after finishing the above setup. Actually i have no way to fix this yet.

I cannot install domain controller because of this error.

==================
Description:
Stopped working

Problem signature:
Problem Event Name: CLR20r3
Problem Signature 01: oobe.exe
Problem Signature 02: 6.0.6001.18000
Problem Signature 03: 47917825
Problem Signature 04: Microsoft.Windows.ServerManager
Problem Signature 05: 6.0.0.0
Problem Signature 06: 49e037dd
Problem Signature 07: 1f31
Problem Signature 08: 0
Problem Signature 09: System.NullReferenceException
OS Version: 6.0.6002.2.2.0.256.1
Locale ID: 1033

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Comment on Security Software by Antivirus

Antivirus — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 20:28:40 +0000

I would definitely recommend going with Sophos for these solutions. My organization has been running their security software for several years now and I cannot even imagine how it could perform any better for us.

Comment on Windows Server 2008 Workstation Converter by Mile

Mile — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 22:03:49 +0000

Sorry guys for not following up on your comments, I wasn’t watching this page… damn mediafire… I’ll never upload anything there ever again.

Here are new links with reg files:
http://www.sendspace.com/file/cs6ku0
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=OVS85Y4N
http://www.zshare.net/download/7307311262e9ba9a/

Sorry again…

Comment on Security Software by wsecluded

wsecluded — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 09:31:25 +0000

Got Avast 5 working on R2, with updates and all, by changing the three avast services to log on as a local account (as opposed to the “Local System” account). To do this, create a new account, make it a member of “Administrators”, do Scimitar’s “Deny Read” registry hack against the new account, temporarily disable the Avast! self-defense module (in settings\troubleshooting within the Avast GUI), open server manager and assign the new account to all three avast services, restart the services, re-enable self-defense, enjoy.

For reference, here are Scimitar’s reg hack instructions:
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http://www.win2008workstation.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=257

“Thanks to the process monitor which was mentioned in another thread I’ve found a way to install Antivir Personal Edition which I want to share with you.

It’s pretty simple and might work with other programms which check for a Server OS and deny the installation too.

1.) Start –> Run –> Regedit
2.) Go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE –> SYSTEM –> CurrentControlset –> Control
3.) Now change the permissions of the folder “ProductOptions” –> add your user account (for example Computername\Username) and deny yourself the read rights for the whole folder. Be careful not to deny the whole rights for all administrators or something like that (I tried that first cause of a black out and it leads to windows not being able to boot).
4.) Now you should be able to install Antivir PE

In case you want to revert the permission settings just log to your administrator account. Here you can again grant your user account full rights for “ProductOptions”.

Up until now I didn’t notice any drawbacks but I won’t garantie that there might be some.”

*** Firewall

Comment on Games and Entertainment by mohmed

mohmed — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 12:25:52 +0000

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Comment on Enable Windows Search Service by JayTheTech

JayTheTech — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 12:13:53 +0000

Thanks just done this with server 2008 R2 Some advantages are pressing the start menu and typing literaly anything you want in there to open it.

Comment on Windows Server 2008 Workstation Converter by Van

Van — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 18:53:40 +0000

Same problem as Jetboy above,not able to use because of the following error:

“Application attempted to perform an operation not allowed by the security policy. To grant this application the required permission, contact your system administrator

Tried downloading SDK for Dot Net 2.0 and could not configure .net permissions. Help.

Comment on Extend Evaluation Period to 240 days by Dale

Dale — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 17:19:37 +0000

I have the same thing as stick3r8. “This copy of windows is not genuine” is the bottom right of the screen. Only tried that method no cracks or anything. Havent tried windows update though, couldnt care less about it.

Comment on Windows Server 2008 Workstation Converter by Windows Server 2008 Workstation Converter « John Glisson’s Blog

Windows Server 2008 Workstation Converter « John Glisson’s Blog — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 17:06:42 +0000

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Comment on Windows Server 2008 Workstation Converter by Mike

Mike — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 16:42:39 +0000

Broke my computer due to the uxtheme.dll. You should probably remove that function until you find out a way to implement it without destroying windows.

Comment on Windows Server 2008 Workstation Converter by Zagnut

Zagnut — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 21:00:54 +0000

Wish I would have seen this before spending the time to do it all manually!
Great job though!

Comment on Games and Entertainment by Blondu

Blondu — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 19:57:16 +0000

C’mon you use a Server OS for gaming? why whould you do that?

Arris: That question makes sense. Read this page for the answer!

Comment on Disable Strong Passwords Enforcement by mike

mike — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:46:51 +0000

There is NO ‘Computer Configuration’ under administrative tools in windows 2008. Come on, at least post correct step links!!

Arris: Are you serious? I’ve seen that “folder” in all Windows versions I’ve used! Upload a (non-PhotoShopped) screenshot of what you see to convince me.

Comment on Drivers in Windows Server 2008 by Ben

Ben — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 06:53:54 +0000

Has anyone tried to install driver for Intel WiFi Link 1000 on windows 2008. i am facing a problem trying to find a driver for this. Arris: You should be able to use the same drivers you would have used for Vista which you can download here: x86 / x64. Also don't forget to install the Wireless Networking feature which is explained here.