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MDT Capture "Another copy of this application is already running"

My MDT has been working perfectly fine. All of sudden, I can't capture anymore. Everyime time I try to capture, it would fail and say "Another copy of this application is already running". I have tried multiple devices, vms, operation systems…

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
10,663 questions
Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
12,171 questions
asked 2020-07-22T20:11:50.187+00:00
George Wang 6 Reputation points
answered 2020-07-22T20:16:14.6+00:00
Dave Patrick 426.1K Reputation points MVP
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Ensuring Windows Server 2016/2019 Is Properly Configured to Accept Requests from an FTP Client

I have a C# program that makes it easy to transfer files using the ftp protocol. It works fine on Server A. But on Server B it throws an exception after the data channel is "connected," at the point where it tries to "connect" the…

Windows Presentation Foundation
Windows Presentation Foundation
A part of the .NET Framework that provides a unified programming model for building line-of-business desktop applications on Windows.
2,676 questions
Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
12,171 questions
asked 2020-07-20T12:14:54.41+00:00
Mark Rockman 131 Reputation points
commented 2020-07-21T13:57:04.093+00:00
TimCerling(ret) 1,156 Reputation points
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

How to activate Windows 10 PRO by AVMA as VM on Windows server 2019

Hello, I have Windows Server 2019 Datacentre. There is allready installed Hyper-V and some VMs. I try to activate by AVMA VM with Windows server 2019 standard and Windows 2016 standard -both are OK. I tried instal Windows 10PRO, but there isn't AVMA…

Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
12,171 questions
Hyper-V
Hyper-V
A Windows technology providing a hypervisor-based virtualization solution enabling customers to consolidate workloads onto a single server.
2,546 questions
asked 2020-07-16T13:09:04.443+00:00
Stanislav Kromka 21 Reputation points
commented 2020-07-16T13:53:58.063+00:00
Dave Patrick 426.1K Reputation points MVP
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Question on CAL for test machines

Hello! Would anybody please tell me if we must purchase the CALs for all our Windows 10 workstations which have been activated using the keys from the MSDN Premium subscription and are being used (24x7) solely for testing purposes? These workstations…

Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
12,171 questions
asked 2020-07-15T08:52:30.42+00:00
Teemo Tang 11,346 Reputation points
answered 2020-07-16T13:06:54.517+00:00
TimCerling(ret) 1,156 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Able to convert 2016 server core (Standard with Non-GUI) to Hyper-V Server core?

Hi Microsoft I'm hoping someone can help me find a path of least resistance. We have a VM-Host server that was built with the incorrect operating system. The evaluation version of Server 2016 Standard without the Desktop Experience (core) was…

Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
12,171 questions
asked 2020-07-16T06:11:03.19+00:00
Young Yang (Shanghai Wicresoft Co,.Ltd.) 661 Reputation points
accepted 2020-07-16T06:22:02.487+00:00
Young Yang (Shanghai Wicresoft Co,.Ltd.) 661 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Run Always-On VPN on Windows Server 2016 core?

Is it possible to run Microsoft Always-On VPN on Windows Server 2016 core? If so are there any tutorials? I have a feeling it's not possible as I can't find any material online. Thanks. …

Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
12,171 questions
asked 2020-07-16T06:09:23.057+00:00
Young Yang (Shanghai Wicresoft Co,.Ltd.) 661 Reputation points
accepted 2020-07-16T06:21:59.313+00:00
Young Yang (Shanghai Wicresoft Co,.Ltd.) 661 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Error on win2016 core server

Hi, I installed a tool called "awvs" on win2016 core server and encountered an error "You'll need a new app to open this awvs" when I run the application. How to resolve this issue? win2016 core server does not GUI. The…

Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
12,171 questions
asked 2020-07-16T06:11:19.563+00:00
Young Yang (Shanghai Wicresoft Co,.Ltd.) 661 Reputation points
accepted 2020-07-16T06:21:56.12+00:00
Young Yang (Shanghai Wicresoft Co,.Ltd.) 661 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

2019 Core server

Dear All , Good Day new to servers , i am look for your expertise on the below My requirement is to design small office setup in domain environment . On a physical server after the installation 2019 core server , i create 3 VM's as below …

Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
12,171 questions
asked 2020-07-16T06:09:47.887+00:00
Young Yang (Shanghai Wicresoft Co,.Ltd.) 661 Reputation points
accepted 2020-07-16T06:21:53.383+00:00
Young Yang (Shanghai Wicresoft Co,.Ltd.) 661 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

How to stop and start a FTP site using 'appcmd.exe'?

Hi everyone! How can I stop and start a FTP site using 'appcmd.exe' on a Windows CORE? …

Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
12,171 questions
asked 2020-07-16T06:10:43.847+00:00
Young Yang (Shanghai Wicresoft Co,.Ltd.) 661 Reputation points
accepted 2020-07-16T06:21:50.15+00:00
Young Yang (Shanghai Wicresoft Co,.Ltd.) 661 Reputation points
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

What is "root certification of the domain controller"

Note "certification" not "certificate" Note "Domain controller" not domain. The MS article says " the smart card must contain the root certification of the domain controller. " (Don't let…

Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
12,171 questions
asked 2020-07-15T08:48:30.477+00:00
Teemo Tang 11,346 Reputation points
accepted 2020-07-16T05:51:05.697+00:00
Teemo Tang 11,346 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

computer account and user account expiration when not connected to network

What will happen to computer objects if it is no longer connected to the network for a very long time? Computer accounts need to reset it's password to the domain controller. What will happen to user accounts if the user is not connected to the network…

Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
12,171 questions
asked 2020-07-15T08:47:51.373+00:00
Teemo Tang 11,346 Reputation points
accepted 2020-07-16T05:51:02.363+00:00
Teemo Tang 11,346 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

CAL question

If the environment has the following, is it better to go with the device CAL or user CAL? And if device CAL, how many would I need? I'm not sure if the client machines count towards the CAL count. 10 users total 10 client machines running…

Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
12,171 questions
asked 2020-07-15T08:47:15.11+00:00
Teemo Tang 11,346 Reputation points
accepted 2020-07-16T05:50:55.297+00:00
Teemo Tang 11,346 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Best way to make 2 DNS domains speak each other

Hello, We've set a conditional forward on each domain. Domain A with a conditional forward into Domain B. Domain B with a conditional forward into Domain A. Those 2 domains also have a trust for each other on Active Directory Domains and Trusts. …

Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
12,171 questions
asked 2020-07-15T08:46:36.437+00:00
Teemo Tang 11,346 Reputation points
accepted 2020-07-16T05:50:52.603+00:00
Teemo Tang 11,346 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Web server .csr file

Hello, I like to know why when I generate .csr file for certificate, sometime the content of the .csr begin with "-----BEGIN CERTIFICATE", and other time it begin with "BEGIN TRUSTED CERTIFICATE". What is the different between…

Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
12,171 questions
asked 2020-07-15T08:45:59.843+00:00
Teemo Tang 11,346 Reputation points
accepted 2020-07-16T05:50:46.337+00:00
Teemo Tang 11,346 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Ways to check network connection and access Windows Server 2016 and Windows 10

Hi, As of now, I check network connection between Windows Server 2016 and Windows 10 by ping and I access both from each other by Windows Remote Desktop Connection. Some of techies say, there are multiple ways to check connection between both and…

Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
12,171 questions
asked 2020-07-15T08:49:03.293+00:00
Teemo Tang 11,346 Reputation points
accepted 2020-07-16T05:50:44.293+00:00
Teemo Tang 11,346 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Question: IRQ and how it works

Hello folks, I am following an advice from someone that told me to get better, learn how the system works. Therefore, here is my question: How does IRQ works? From what I understand - it is only assumptions, IRQ are interruption to the CPU coming…

Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
12,171 questions
asked 2020-07-15T08:50:17.063+00:00
Teemo Tang 11,346 Reputation points
accepted 2020-07-16T05:50:42.06+00:00
Teemo Tang 11,346 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Can not set up DHCP failover

I had a question "How does one check is DHCP server is authorized by AD DS?" This thread moved into setting up DHCP failover. I decided to open new question for the DHCP failover. The link…

Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
12,171 questions
asked 2020-07-15T08:51:44.357+00:00
Teemo Tang 11,346 Reputation points
commented 2020-07-16T05:50:32.57+00:00
Teemo Tang 11,346 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Idle Timeout & Session Timeout in Constraints - NAP win 2016

Hi everyone, I am using NAP on WIN server 2016 and want to ask about the difference and the best practice to use both Idle Timeout & Session Timeout in Constraints. NPS -> Policies -> Network Policies-> Constraints -> Session Timeout.…

Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
12,171 questions
asked 2020-07-15T03:31:56.82+00:00
Gloria Gu 3,891 Reputation points
accepted 2020-07-16T05:45:48.643+00:00
Gloria Gu 3,891 Reputation points
2 answers

Windows Update in a Closed Windows Server 2016 Environment

We are considering the operation of Windows Server 2016 Standard (64bit) that does not connect to an external network. This server does not connect to the Internet. In that state, I would like to update the following two updates and definition files.…

Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
12,171 questions
asked 2020-07-14T06:54:33.167+00:00
knt1N 286 Reputation points
commented 2020-07-16T05:21:21.183+00:00
knt1N 286 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

export import from 2016 to 2012

Hi, Is it possible to export for NPS server 2016 to NPS server 2012 R2 ? When I follow either powershell or netsh it failes to import the xml file from 2016, so I guess there is no compatibility that way ? If that is the case, Is there a command…

Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
12,171 questions
asked 2020-07-15T03:33:42.93+00:00
Gloria Gu 3,891 Reputation points
accepted 2020-07-15T09:20:59.21+00:00
Gloria Gu 3,891 Reputation points