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    Workgroup to domain to workgroup; no DHCP

    Before I promoted the server to a DC and then demoted it to a standalone server, DHCP could be configured to add scopes which stipulated functions and showed the workstations and server IP leases. Now it says it can't find the server, if I try to configure it, although the server is still...
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    Workgroup to domain to workgroup; no DHCP

    ciababy: Yeah, I use IP config regularly. Apparently, demoting the server from a domain controller back to a stand-alone server running a Workgroup was not seen by the OS fully. However, this is interesting: the workstations are still getting DHCP service, although neither the DNS or DHCP...
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    Workgroup to domain to workgroup; no DHCP

    Matt: considering I'm sick of reconfiguring for this week, at least, I'm going to wait until the IP leases run out on the workstations. It's an experiment...wait and see if the leases run out and if so, how long it takes. I would rather eat dirt than have to set up the server again at this...
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    Workgroup to domain to workgroup; no DHCP

    Yes, I authorized the DHCP in AD. I installed all AD functions. Got up the next morning and all had absconded. Tried to reinstitute everything, and it couldn't accept the server. Got rid of the domain, went back to a workgroup, and now DNS and DHCP won't take the workstation/server info. I get...
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    Workgroup to domain to workgroup; no DHCP

    Hi, LinetTech: Thanks for the response. If you reread my question, I mentioned I demoted the domain to a workgroup again, and now DHCP can't initialize the server. I can't check the options if the server can't be configured. Can't create a DHCP scope now. I had it configured, as well as Active...
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    Workgroup to domain to workgroup; no DHCP

    I promoted my server which was on a workgroup to a domain, which couldn't see the workstations, although I set up accounts, and the next day the server DNS and DHCP and all Active Directory functions had deconfigured themselves, which I had configured the previous evening. The workstations...
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    Can't apply security

    Check your account's configuration for permissions on the new domain controller and also the first domain controller (in other words, check your account permissions don't conflict on any of the servers). Whatever; it sounds like you've got a "permissions" problem, somewhere along the...
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    dhcp

    kinalas: Are you on a workgroup now? It is easy to do what you want on a workgroup. Make accounts for all workstations on the server in Administrative Tools/Computer Management/Users and Groups. Set a static IP address for your server (the internal 192.168, etc. IP address) in the TCP/IP...
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    Anyone experience language changing on its own at times?

    You've got something on your system akin to something I discovered on mine last month. I found one of my files had been partially rewritten in Greek and special characters' fonts. No AV program could find it. My firewall showed a program with a name in special fonts, but a search of the system...
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    Accessing a frozen desktop

    Several Options: 1. Reboot. Go into Safe Mode or VGA. Check out Device Mangler (Device Manager). I don't know how much you know: Device Manager is accessed by right-clicking My Computer, choose Properties/Hardware/Device Manager. Therein you can check out devices and mangle or fix them. 2. Turn...
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    Installing 2k over an older 2k

    Have you backed everything up? Why do you want to do this? If your system has problems, a better idea would be to fix the problems. If it's a system problem, run system file checker from the command prompt: sfc /scannow (have the 2K CD in the CD drive.) If it's a compatibility issue, uninstall...
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    installation problem

    The suggestions above are good. Also check your BIOS settings and...this sounds strange, but I've had the same problem with 2K(Server)on a machine which has installed it before. I just kept restarting the install until it took, but after 3-5 attempts it finally took. I knew it could take it, as...
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    Can't Edit Folder Although I am an Admin

    When you access the Security tab of the folder's Properties box, find out who took your permissions and have fun. Why not, after fixing your end of the problem, go into Control Panel/Administrative Tools/Computer Management/Users and Groups/Users and find their account, access the "Member...
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    2KPro Workstation can't find domain

    I set up a domain on 2K Server with Active Directory included, added an account for the workstation in active directory users and computers (both computer and admin's names), then tried to change the workstation's Networking Properties from the Workgroup to the Domain. I kept getting an error...
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    How to configure desktops for users?

    Glenn: That is one of the best answers to a problem I've ever gotten. Kudos! Will work on it this weekend. whythisagainwhythisagainwhythisagain
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    Strange access problems after converting to NTFS

    Try setting up a separate share just for the program, even to the point of mapping a network drive to it. Then assign rights to the new network share. Hope this helps. I am not too well versed in network sharing on 2K Server. whythisagainwhythisagainwhythisagain
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    How to configure desktops for users?

    I like the links, too. I have LOTS of books (many written by good ole' Micros_ _t), and they present you with a lot of trivia and solutions that often don't work. I ran into one poor soul on this forum who was obviously a victim of the same Micros_ _ t instructions on setting up a new website in...
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    Need new antivirus/firewall

    I didn't think Norton AV worked on server. I tried to get it last year, and it was only for 2K Pro. Will try again, and Black Ice as well. Thanks whythisagainwhythisagainwhythisagain
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    Group Policy - Complete Restriction needed

    Hi: I have a question for you! How does one "lock down the desktop so that nothing shows up in Programs, no run, no help, and the desired icons are properly showing" if they are on a Workgroup and not a Domain? I am hesitant to switch to a Domain, as I have a home network behind a...
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    Lost Driver Letters for CD ROM Drive

    WindowWizard's answer has merit. Check it out, and as lander asked, what other hardware or software have you installed prior to this problem beginning? Something most likely caused a problem in your system configuration, if the cabling checks out okay. In order to fix it, you might (several...

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