Category Archives: Windows

How to view and transfer FSMO roles in Windows Server

Transfer the Schema Master Role Use the Active Directory Schema Master snap-in to transfer the schema master role. Before you can use this snap-in, you must register the Schmmgmt.dll file. Register Schmmgmt.dll Click Start, and then click Run. Type regsvr32 schmmgmt.dll in the Open box, and then click OK. Click OK when you receive the… Read More »

cannot be loaded because running scripts is disabled on this system.

C:\Users\sibanda\demotedc.ps1 cannot be loaded because running scripts is disabled on this system. For more information, see about_Execution_Policies at http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=135170. At line:1 char:1 + .\demotedc.ps1 + ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ + CategoryInfo : SecurityError: (:) [], PSSecurityException + FullyQualifiedErrorId : UnauthorizedAccess ======================= Solution ======================= Right click of powersell and Run as Administrator At command prompt execute the following: Set-ExecutionPolicy… Read More »

How to find computer model and serial number

How to find computer model and serial number Please type the following at command prompt to retrieve the computer model and serial number: C:\Users\sibanda>wmic csproduct get name && wmic bios get serialnumber

Error 800: Unable to establish connection

When computers both internally and remotely try to VPN into my server that is running Windows Server 2003 R2 Enterprise Edition, they receive VPN Error 800: The remote connection was not made because the attempted VPN tunnels failed. Your windows Server 2003 R2 use to work 100% without any technical problems, and you have not… Read More »

Cannot view a SharePoint Services 3.0 Web site

You receive the following error message when you try to visit a Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 Web site: Could not load file or assembly ‘Microsoft.Office.DataParts, Version=11.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=71e9bce111e9429c’ or one of its dependencies. The system cannot find the file specified. Resolution: You need To restart IIS services. In IIS Manager, right-click the local computer, point… Read More »

How to enable bios virtualization on Dell T110 II Server

How to enable bios virtualization on Dell T110 II Server At bootup – wait and see F2 to configure settings and press F2 on your keyboard. Using the down arrow key – go to Processor Settings – press Enter – go to Virtualization Technology – press Space to enable. Press ESC – ESC – go… Read More »

How to Configure DNS Forwarders in Windows Server 2012 R2

How to Configure DNS Forwarders in Windows Server 2012 R2 To configure a DNS server to use forwarders using the Windows Server 2012 R2 1.Open DNS Manager. 2.In the console tree, click the applicable DNS server. 3.On the Action menu, click Properties. 4.On the Forwarders tab, under DNS domain, click a domain name. 5.Under Selected… Read More »

cannot be loaded because running scripts is disabled on this system.

C:\Users\themba\demotedc.ps1 cannot be loaded because running scripts is disabled on this system. For more information, see about_Execution_Policies at http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=135170. At line:1 char:1 + .\demotedc.ps1 + ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~     + CategoryInfo          : SecurityError: (:) [], PSSecurityException     + FullyQualifiedErrorId : UnauthorizedAccess ======================= Solution ======================= Right click of powersell and Run as Administrator At command prompt execute the… Read More »

Google Public DNS IP addresses

The Google Public DNS IP addresses are as follows: 8.8.8.8 8.8.4.4 You can use either number as your primary or secondary DNS server. You can specify both numbers, but do not specify one number as both primary and secondary.