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hi, currently have windows 2003 servers, domain controllers, exchange 2007 clustered servers, blackberry enterprise server under xxxx.com domain. i have domain called yyyy.com , having windows 2003 servers, domain controllers, exchange 2007 single server, blackberry enterprise server.  i want create sub domain called yyyy.xxxx.com , move servers , user yyyy.xxxx.com domain, don’t want change users email address (e.g. user1@yyyy.com ). kindly guide me approach should take. regards, safeec you have alert hello, for domain migration can use admt: http://msmvps.com/blogs/mweber/archive/2010/03/25/migrating-active-directory-to-a-new-forest.aspx for exchange requirements see: http://msmvps.com/blogs/mweber/archive/2010/05/23/exchange-server-and-it-s-relationship-to-active-directory.aspx in exchange can use different email domain names, should fullfill requirements: http://www.petri.co.il/configure-exchange-2007-recieve-email-other-domains.htm for blackberry pleas

hi all, i build new read dc. our current ad @ 2003 level. what need licensing wise install new 2008 r2 server , promote read dc , raise level 2003/2008. we have licenses activate 2008r2 servers there more needs done? thanks mac hi, you can not have rodc running in domain without regular windows 2008 r2 dc running, rodc syncs windows 2008 dc , not sync windows 2003 dc. you need follow following steps prepare forest schema running  adprep /forestprep .  prepare each domain want install domain controller runs windows server 2008 or windows server 2008 r2 running  adprep /domainprep /gpprep .  prepare forest read-only domain controllers (rodcs), if plan install them, running  adprep /rodcprep . install new windows 2008 r2 server , promote domain controller. install another windows 2008 r2 server @ location need rodc , run dcpromo on , promote rodc. thanks , regards, mukesh. posting provided "as is" no warranties or guarantees , , confers

hi folks , want generate report ad user inactive past 90 days , export report .csv file. ps: have more 250 ous in dc , want export .csv file should contain format ou name| first name | last name| accountname| display name| lastlogondate| passwordlastset thanks suggestions. hello, see http://www.joeware.net/freetools/tools/oldcmp/ best regards meinolf weber mvp, mcp, mcts microsoft mvp - directory services my blog: http://blogs.msmvps.com/mweber disclaimer: posting provided no warranties or guarantees , confers no rights. twitter:   Windows Server  >  Windows Server General Forum

i need know if dhcp service under active directory 2012 server r2 can provide ip distribution workstations not in active directory environment hi, dhcp server service integrated active directory provide authorization dhcp servers. differences between authorized , unauthorized dhcp server in ad domain environment. detailed information may reference link below: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc781697(v=ws.10).aspx for dhcp client, dhcp server lease ip addresses reachable clients. if these clients external, means need open internal dhcp server external, , not recommended due safety consideration. best regards, eve wang please remember mark replies answers if , unmark them if provide no help. if have feedback technet support, contact tnmff@microsoft.com. Windows Server  >  IPAM,

new user logs domain new profile defaults .ps1 notepad loginscript.ps1 fails! can default .ps1 powershell? i have set .ps1 powershell default program in administrator account. i have set .ps1 powershell default program in setup account. i have copied setup profile .default account , company needed customaztions applied new user profiles except .ps1 defaults notepad breaking login script. please help ed get-help about_execution_policies set default execution policy via gpo. for windows xp , windows server 2003: administrative templates\windows components\windows powershell windows vista , later versions of windows: administrative templates\classic administrative templates\ windows components\windows powershell policies set in computer configuration node take precedence on policies set in user configuration node. powershellexecutionpolicy.adm file available on microsoft download center. more information, see "administrative templates windows powe

hello fellow engineers, i have terminal server deciding misbehave.  end users complaining terminal server sessions locking decided investigating.  have vmware virtual server running 2 vm's 1 of terminal server, terminal services licensing server, , domain controller windows 2008 r2 vm.  when looking @ resources on terminal server noticed processor periodically maxing out @ 100% every 5-15 min. 10-30 seconds.  when logged in take closer used resource monitor determine process causing processor taxed  hard.  looks svchost process (more specifically) plugplay service culprit.  i have noticed service runs extremely hard during logon's , logoff's via terminal services , mentioned above every 5-15 mins.  when looking @ logs during these moments of high processor utilization getting combination of repeat errors cant make heads or tails of quite sure they  related. the first event receive in system log , terminal server licensing error: event 4105, terminal server lic

 so, connected dell venue 11 pro, iscsi virtual drive on home windows server. set up, then, windows said needed restart , don't remember said, had go , when came laptop somehow encrypted , network drive on own . after little while found turn off encryption going settings , , turned off device encryption. did after time, unlock c: drive didnt unlock iscsi virtual drive. whenever connect drive , says:   bitlocker encryption on drive isn't compatable version of windows. try opening drive using new version of windows.  when try right click drive , hit unlock says application not found. laptop running windows 10 home.  also other computer connected iscsi running windows 10 home , server running windows server 2012 r2 standard.  any ideas have help. take @ similar thread: https://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/windows/fr-fr/f475ab11-f828-4617-a0d6-9726e5eff87c/help-needed-iscsi-virtual-disk-encrypts-itself-with-bitlocker-or-device-encryption-and-i-cant?forum=winser

i need service pack 1 for  windows small business server 2011,   i'm trying download service pack for  windows small business server 2011, can not find anywhere, know can download it.  i have searched google , microsoft site. thanks helping  gurbuz you can here. https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=5842 also fyi; https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/sbs/2011/05/05/windows-server-2008-r2-sp1-should-be-installed-on-sbs-2011/     regards, dave patrick .... microsoft certified professional microsoft mvp [windows server] datacenter management disclaimer: posting provided "as is" no warranties or guarantees, , confers no rights. Windows Server  >  Windows Server 2012 Setup

i have windows server 2008 r2 hosts websites. have 2 user: 1-user1 can connect remotely , run batch files create dns records ,create new  website and.... 2-user2 can connect remotely , update our websites application (replace files , execute scripts).... i need control users actions via event viewer create user name per each user(2 user name) in administrators group. but have problem when users use batch files or application execute actions(like replacing files),the action blocked uac,because prompt not appear.if manually action prompt appears , if click "continue" button file replaced. by disabling uac problem solved need secure solution. any idea? you can try rightclicking program , on compatibility tab, there button - run elevated. bring uac popup each time starts program. on other hand, disable uac @ all. local measure prevent "unreliable" or "stupid" powerful admins doing harm. if guys responsible , not browsing odd web pages or down

in our ads server system event viewer giving following error event type: warning event source: netlogon event category: none event id: 5782 date:  29/04/2012 time:  8:54:33 am user:  n/a computer: k02 description: dynamic registration or deregistration of 1 or more dns records failed following error: tcp/ip network protocol not installed. for more information, see , support center @ http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/events.asp . data: 0000: 7b 26 00 00               {&..    please solve error check following  1)check if dns server pointing itself. (do not point isp dns in tcp/ip settings) 2)  at command prompt on dc, type nltest.exe /dsregdns 3) if above doesnt solves issue please post  dcdiag /v /c:\dcdiag.txt. http://www.arabitpro.com Windows Server  > 

hi everyone, i have situation requires expert creative suggestions. we have windows 2008 r2 server users using rdweb. have folders each user permissions set user access. we have program allows multiple users work on same file @ same time. give supervisor access change privileges on user folders allow other users access files messy solution. supervisor not person , messes each time requiring reset privileges. problem have add privilege in morning , remove in evening example no standard pattern. so, suggest best way allow supervisor add or remove privileges to specific users? there programs can run not complicated windows folder acls and privileges? or maybe allow users share short-cuts but find way limit them? thanks hi, we not have program or icon can run automatically grant permission. easy way tell deploy script along icacls commands. for example, add user's acl specific file, can use following command: icacls filename /grant sid : perm     e.g.   ica

i have expand our current windows 2012 network, setup previous sysadmin . problem current forest , root domain child.domain.com should domain.com goal keep child.domain.com as child domain root forest should domain.com possible rename root forest domain, still keep domain name child domain existing domain users ? want rename forest domain name , keep current domain name child domain name . goal if need create more child domain in existing tree : newname.domain.com , not newdomain.child.domain.com hope makes sense. never done domain rename before , in advance hi, the effect of transitive, two-way trust relationships created automatically ad ds installation process there complete trust between domains in forest — every domain has transitive trust relationship parent domain, , every tree-root domain has transitive trust relationship forest root domain. if use domain rename process restructure existing forest altering domain tree hierarchy, necessary trust relati

we have requirement query diskcontrollers in hyper v using wmi(c#).also necessary query disk information along partitions data . requires disk volume informations along partitions. c i guess irregardless of specifications , requirements, intent of wmi query?  (as there might easier way). you mention getting disk controllers, , there attempting derive disks.  now, mention 'associated vms'.  so, assume want disks , not disks registered hyper-v default storage locations - disk storage.  under win32. my point is, intent might lead easier , better path requirements document dictates. there bunch of examples here using vb scripts, class usage demonstrated: http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/desktop/aa394592(v=vs.85).aspx here hitch.  hyper-v forum , information youwant in virtualization namspace , in win32 namespace.  , familiarity cim in general comes play. disk controllers technically under win32 namespace of the management os.  general hardware ite

i have tried unsuccessfully perform full restore on client backup windows server 2012 essentials.  know has worked me in past.  client windows 7 pro 64 bit.  booted client restore usb drive, created on server.  i've tried restore 64 bit , 32 bit , keep getting same error.  appears ipv4 address invalid , don't know how or correct it.  subnet client , server on 10.10.10.0/24.  here log file generated: [03/08/2017 10:36:49  1bc] wsastartup returned 0 [03/08/2017 10:36:49  1bc] client ipv6 address fe80::1552:a95d:79f5:4557 [03/08/2017 10:36:49  1bc] client ipv4 address 169.254.69.87 [03/08/2017 10:37:00  1bc] calling m_restore.disconnectserver [03/08/2017 10:37:00  1bc] m_restore.disconnectserver ok [03/08/2017 10:37:00  1bc] calling m_restore.updatehostsfile [03/08/2017 10:37:02  1bc] getaddrinfow returned error 11001 [03/08/2017 10:37:02  1bc] updatehostsfile:: netdetectdnsenvironment failed -2147013895 [03/08/2017 10:37:02  1bc] calling m_restore.requestpar

hi before upgrade forest/domain schema windows 2003 windows 2008 r2 pre , post procedures pre upgrade just backup forest pdc in case of failure? post upgrade if restore required restore pdc pre upgrade backup? is there ref articles on this?   celtic hello, "just backup forest pdc in case of failure?" at least one dcs system state should backed up. make sure whatever backup software use. must ad aware solution. just using backup windows server 2003 install windows server 2008 r2 not work afaik. aware inplace upgrade 32bit 64bit(windows server 2008 r2) not possible. please follow blog article upgrade domain: http://msmvps.com/blogs/mweber/archive/2010/02/10/upgrading-an-active-directory-domain-from-windows-server-2003-to-windows-server-2008-or-windows-server-2008-r2.aspx best regards meinolf weber disclaimer: posting provided "as is" no warranties or guarantees , , confers no rights.

scenario: windows 2008 r2 dc's in mixed mode windows xp clients. have domain users configured local admins on client machines. need change permissions on of folders, , grant users admin access folders, can remove them local admins machines(yes, know, bad practice, of software requires admin rights @ least folder in installed). i've followed article technet entitled "apply or modify permission entries objects using group policy", , configured such on file system (on specific folders), but, nothing seems happening.   i have verified gp in fact updating (by both rebooting , gpupdate /force). i've done gpresult , looks good, except folder permissions not changing. hi, based on test, please make sure policy configured properly: choose "configure file or folder then", choose "replace existing permissions on subfolders , files inheritable permissions". if it’s correct, narrow down cause, please collect following information research.

on "install required components" page in custom setting setup wizard can give service account: 1) account used start sync service locally on server? 2) account not used in sync tool connect to ad and in connector configuration connect ad? on "connect directories" page in custom setting setup wizard need enter credentials: 1) account used in sync tool connect to ad , in connector configuration connect ad?  2) account enter can domain user right 3) blog ( https://azure.microsoft.com/nl-nl/documentation/articles/active-directory-aadconnect-account-summary/) spreaks setting additional permissions on account if use specific scenario such password sync , hybrid environment. blog post describes permissions needed not how set these. there guide how set these permissions, there script how set permissions? hi, 1 , 2) provide 2 sets of credentials, first has account ad administrative permissions, second should enterprise admin: the configuration wizard u

how handle updates , periodic reboots?  i want leanr more scripting , use wsus.  so question how oyu send updates servers , desktops , employ scripting auto reboot them?  do test out yuor updates beofre send them out?  thanks. how handle updates , periodic reboots?  i want leanr more scripting , use wsus.   so question how oyu send updates servers , desktops , employ scripting auto reboot them? if using wsus, using grouppolicy/registry point our wsus desktop , server.about how configure automatic updates using group policy http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd939933(v=ws.10).aspx   among settings,you can set clients download/install through  configure automatic updates setting wishes. about how handle updates , periodic reboots, depends on individuals.but basically, recommend user patching updates asap.the goal of windows update keep computer safe , secure possible. for ordinary clients,there updates need reboot computer complete whole process.choosing option

hello, ( sorry english bad) have 2 dc 2008r2 replication between them. such restore ad windows backup stop replica on replica dc. i restore master dc. have master dc base -1 , replica dc "corrupt" base. search replicate base -1 on replica dc. on master dc execute command authoritative restore restore subtree « cn=info1,dc=info2 » command change 33 000 elements success. reboot. , activ replica commande : repadmin /options <dc replica name> -disable_outbound_repl force replica, dc master received comrrupt information replica dc. have explication ? idee ? thanks lot help ewkilian hi  according me,authoritative restores unusual; can roll ad objects in dc point in time when performed original backup. can use action restore information erroneously deleted replicated data set. example, if inadvertently delete or modify objects stored in ad, can authoritatively restore objects can replicate them again other dcs. if d

we rollout rds system , plan on servers running rdp sessions clients remoteapps on same systems. question while can monitor through perfmon # of ts connections server, how can monitor how many remoteapps running off of 1 system? hi, i don't think there perfmon counter (yet). know remoteapp sessions can indentified processes rpdshell.exe , rdpinit.exe running (where full desktop session uses explorer.exe  , userinit.exe). custom perfmon counter make use of info. however, require custom code. kind regards, freek berson http://www.microsoftplatform.blogspot.com wortell company website Windows Server  >  Remote Desktop Services (Terminal Services)

i have w2k8 core r2 enterprise server on dell poweredge r610.  each time reboot host, blue screen error not appear until log server.  following error: problem signature: problem event name: blue screen os version:               6.1.7600.2.0.0.274.14 locale id:                  1033 additional information problem: bccode:                    3b bcp1:                        00000000c0000005 bcp2:                        fffff800023b456d bcp3:                        fffff8800626a750 bcp4:                        0000000000000000 os version:                6_1_7600 service pack:             0_0 product:                     274_3 thanks help. hi,   please understand troubleshoot blue screen issues, need perform debugging. however, in forum, not provide debugging support. if perform debugging, please contact microsoft customer support service (css).   to obtain phone numbers specific technology request, please refer website listed below: http://support.

hello i have installed ad lds windows 7 , following tutorial: ad lds getting started step-by-step guide but when try connect instance adsi editor following error: operation failed: error code: 0x20d6 no superior reference has been configured directory service. directory service therefore unable issue referrals objects outside forest. i tested on windows server 2008 r2 , works on windows 7 doesn't. there 1 instance , no forest, error misleading, tried upper , lower case, add , remove parameters nothing. i can connect service configuration, rootds , schema when try set name same exception. i have googled didn't find useful, has idea? thanks i found problem, hadn't created partition ... works. thanks Windows Server  >  Directory Services

hello, have relatively straightforward problem in script making, has variable not expanding unsure why , not sure else can further debug issue, advise appreciated. basically have variable containing pc name: $pcname="mypc" and want use in script pc: get-adcomputer -filter {name -like "$pcname"} -properties lastlogondate  however, command returns nothing if manually put in name: get-adcomputer -filter {name -like "mypc"} -properties lastlogondate  it work properly. what doing wrong? i have tried: get-adcomputer -filter {name -like "$($pcname)"} -properties lastlogondate which not work, me looks problem shell not expanding variable inside filter block, i'm not sure why happen. edit: i have found out doing: get-adcomputer -filter {name -like $pcname} -properties lastlogondate does work, not me completely, search "$pcname*" continues fail, realize can append * variable before lin

sorry if  a repeat question. in our company, running multiple os environment both client side , infrastructure side our clients consist of windows xp sp3, small numbers of vista , windows 7 out there in process of upgrading our old machines new pc. in our infrastructure side ad ds server running on w2k8 r2, dns server. one of member server running windows 2003 - serves our sql server small cnc programming database. server name (akitr01)  our vista computers not able ping akitr01 name can ping server through ip address. all other clients doing fine ping server host name. we have set network properties same setting other computers, there other solutions. sorry if simple question still learning basic networking , naming resolutions services. andre hi andre, thank post. ping akitr01 failed means netbios name resolution failed. vista computers ping failed other clients ping successful means netbios resolution across subnets failed. default, computer browser ser

have started working new organisation. have hyper-v server (hp proliant dl580 g7, 4x10 core cpu s, 128 gb ram) running few guest servers little, 1 of them primary sccm 2012 server (32gb allocated), , performance poor. added wsus server, , performance noticeably worse. performance monitor has shown me pages/s peaking @ 16,500, average of 250! since doubled ram last night , set sql use between 16-24gb ram. can confirm if pages/s indicative of insufficient ram, many articles have read state? there sufficient capacity on hyper-v double ram on sccm guest, means downtime , changes submitting. available memory static, holding @ above 12 gb free, no correlation pages/s spikes, cpu 40% average, min 16% min, 76% max - little high say, , host has 40 cores, , guest 6, looking @ upping them, again requires planned downtime. guest quite loaded distribution point sccm. i appreciate advice on network counters should monitored. else can check/change?

hello. i have 2 windows server 2012 standard r2 servers in domain. first dc, dns, dhcp , file server. added second standard r2 domain , installed wse experience role - not dc. first server (the dc) send file share, health , backup information wse experience server. safe install wse connector on domain controller, , if so, how install it? thank you. hi, >is safe install wse connector on domain controller, , if so, how install it? in general, supports connect other servers essentials server, connection process same client connection process: 1. access “ http:// <servername> /connect ” download connector. 2. complete connector configuration wizard. section - “ join second server network ” has described detail steps: https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/jj713510(v=ws.11).aspx#bkmk_b connector automatically join system essentials domain during connector configuration, however, dc, has joined domain, may try skip domain join process via add

hi folks, i want deploy group ploicy can identify users inactive more 30 days , account disabled automatically? i don't wants run third party tool can me please? there no policy because gpos intended configure user & computer settings. a gpo "runs" when computer starts or user logs in (and later in background), so need active computer/user. how should inactive user determinded if policy not run because user out of office? what need process globally scans ad users , examines lastlogon property. and quite sure not find built in functionality this. a script sample task one: http://www.rlmueller.net/last%20logon.htm patrick Windows Server  >  Group Policy

hello, server 2012 r2 using hyper-v manager; have been able add external usb hard drive host, make external drive offline, use vm settings add external drive vm machine. just (last 2 weeks) cannot add external drive through settings, error message: 'vm-abc-exch16' failed add device 'physical disk drive'. (virtual machine id 37c70a3a-737e-478d-984f-32fa86349308) in event viewer message appears 14140. tested upon different vms , different host different vms, different external hard drives (and external drive works fine on local computer).  nothing attach.  noted, has worked in past.  can resolve? thanks techdls hi techdls, the issue seems strange. did make changes before issue happen? are there other applications installed? best regards, leo please remember mark replies answers if help. if have feedback technet subscriber support, contact tnmff@microsoft.com . Wind

hi all, i running ad on windows server 2012. required sap application, in ad, need create custom group called taxgroup with 2 custom attributes called technicalusername and technicaluserpassword . need create 3 groups based on taxgroup namely group1, group2, group3 , need set values technicalusername and technicaluserpassword for each of these groups. so, firstly, technicalusername and technicaluserpassword , created 2 attributes. created taxgroup by creating new class , added these 2 attributes it. how proceed here? how create group1, group2 , group3 , set values technicalusername and technicaluserpassword . i've been creating class , attributes mmc snap-in. i've tried few things in adsiedit still no positive outcome. please give suggestions. regards. have seen article? http://blogs.technet.com/b/isingh/archive/2007/02/18/adding-custom-attributes-in-active-directory.aspx >>> i've been creating class , attributes mmc snap-in. i've tried

i've been following articles http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd379493(ws.10).aspx  and http://www.networkworld.com/community/node/56296  but both of them suggest copy old dhcp ip new one. want leave old ip on old server because i'm not going decommission it. so question - possible migration without old ip address transfer? not want old ip migrated. hi rimvydas, thanks posting here. i think should first remove option 249 gui or command “netsh dhcp server delete optiondef 249” if still exists after migration , need reconfigure option 121 specifying routing entries . if exported configurations form windows server 2003 dhcp server netsh dump should command option 249 in that  . regards, tiger li technet subscriber support in forum if have feedback on our support, please contact  tnmff@microsoft.com . tiger li technet community support Windows Server

i have domain network. have gateway server (the nat router 2 nics connects internet , intranet) public static ip, e.g. 18.43.1.43. if i'm on public computer (not part of domain network), , type windows explorer bar "\\18.43.1.43", pops window asking username , password. if type in domain user credentials, logs in , shows me "users" folder on server. my question is, how can disable possibility of logging in public computer? i.e. if type in "\\18.43.1.43" nothing, or fail somehow. thanks! hi, thanks response. additionally, maybe you think configuring user right. http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd277404.aspx regards. vivian wang Windows Server  >  Windows Server 2012 General

hi, please see output below.  i'd set after reading online below key activate clients running win10 win7.  (we have win7 clients it's critical work them)  kms server server 2012 r2.     can confirm understand? name: windows(r), serverstandard edition description: windows(r) operating system, volume_kms_2012-r2_win10 channel partial product key: (hidden me) license status: licensed key management service enabled on machine     current count: 0     listening on port: 1688     dns publishing enabled     kms priority: normal spnewbie hi >> can confirm understand? >> description: windows(r) operating system, volume_kms_2012-r2_win10 channel yes, key activate windows 10 , down-level os. besides, problems of licenses, recommended contact trained ms licensing specialist. https://www.microsoft.com/en-sg/licensing/existing-customer/activation-centers.aspx best regards, leo please remember mark replies answers if , unmark them if

i want connect windows 10 education client new server 2012 essentials. client updated kb2790621 patch. when try connect past welcome screen , dotnet/restart introduction, after few moments software ends no explanation. this clientdeploy.log: [5360] 160726.203352.1399: clientsetup: start of clientdeploy [5360] 160726.203352.1555: general: initializing...c:\windows\temp\client deployment files\clientdeploy.exe [5360] 160726.203352.1711: clientsetup: loading wizard data [5360] 160726.203352.2024: clientsetup: current deploymentstatus=start [5360] 160726.203352.5461: clientsetup: showing client deployment wizard [5360] 160726.203352.7493: clientsetup: adding server info data in product registry [5360] 160726.203352.7805: clientsetup: !!!fatal!!! unhandled exception: system.missingmethodexception: method not found: 'boolean microsoft.windowsserversolutions.common.clientutilities.clientcommon.isosmcexp()'.    at microsoft.windowsserversolutions.clientsetup.compute

i'm new server 2008 , need configuring dns server run local mail server (not exchange).  i not have hosted website or mail.  i'm running windows 2008 r2 3 servers each 2 nics; domain controller (192.168.1.20/21), terminal server (192.168.1.24/25), , file server (192.168.1.22/23).  the domain controller dns server.  the mail server software installed on file server.  i assigned port 2525 mail server software avoid conflicts smtp running on port 25.  smtp running no errors. my domain name gccc.  i created mail domain in mail server software called mail.gccc.local , added accounts.  diagnostics of mail server show works except mx record.   here excerpt of test results: ________________________________________________________________ test: test mx records trying resolve mx records mail.gccc.local... error: mx records domain mail.gccc.local not resolved test: test local connect connecting tcp/ip address in mx records local domain domain mail.gccc.local... e

hi all, i trying create logon script run domain users add defrag task task scheduler. command runs when users log in, problem i'm having asks them input password before entry created. i'd scheduled task run without prompting user password. command i'm issuing shown below. i'm running windows server 2003 mixture of xp, vista , windows 7 clients. can offer suggestions? schtasks.exe /create /sc monthly /d 1 /tn monthlydefrag /tr "c:\windows\system32\defrag.exe\”c: -f” /st 00:45:00 /sd 06/01/2009 /ru "system" hi kvanderstarren,   thank posting in windows server forum.   based on description, understand want run defrag scheduled task on clients without entering user password.   generally speaking, can use scheduled task extension in group policy preference deploy defrag tasks.   to deploy scheduled task gpp users, can follow below steps:   1.      logon dc domain admin, open group policy management. 2.      create gpo links se