Adprep /forestprep fails 2003 > 2008 Domain Upgrade
Nov17

Adprep /forestprep fails 2003 > 2008 Domain Upgrade

KB ID 0000026  Problem While attempting to upgrage a domain to Windows 2008 (schema version 44) you get an error like this.. [Status/Consequence] Error message: Error(110) while running “”C:WINDOWSsystem32LDIFde.exe” -o Obj ectGuid -d “CN=nTFRSSubscriber-Display,CN=404,CN=DisplaySpecifiers,CN=Configurat ion,DC=DOMAIN,DC=local” -u -f “C:DOCUME~1ADMINI~1LOCALS~1TempTMP9791.tmp” -j...

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Deploy McAfee Anti Virus Via GPO
Nov17

Deploy McAfee Anti Virus Via GPO

KB ID0000057 Problem Without ePO deploying McAfee can be time consuming and they go out of their way to hide the .msi file from you Solution 1. Assuming you have already downloaded the software from the NAI secure portal (you will need you agreement number) extract the files to your server and navigate to that folder at command prompt. Issue a “setup /a” command. 2. Go and have a coffee. 3. Next. 4. Extract the files to a...

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My McAfee “Shield” has a Red Background / Red Brackets
Nov17

My McAfee “Shield” has a Red Background / Red Brackets

KB ID 0000201  Problem Occasionally you may look at the McAfee shield in your taskbar and see that it has a red surround.   Solution Don’t Panic! This is completely normal, it happens if McAfee has a message for you, in any one of the following scenarios, 1. The system has detected and cleaned a Virus. 2. A file action has been blocked (Or has been set to report). 3. An access protection rule has been broken. To see...

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Event ID 2098
Nov17

Event ID 2098

KB ID 0000325  Problem Event ID 2098 Failed to write to the Product Log. 80040230:McEFILEIOERROR This is usually caused by a fault in the Groupshield databases, you need to generate new ones. Solution 1. Click Start > run > services.msc {enter} > Locate the “McAfee Groupshield” > right Click > Stop. 2. Navigate to C:Program FilesNetwork AssociatesMcAfee GroupShieldbin > Locate detecteditems.bin and...

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Mail Error “Corrupt Content Alert”
Nov17

Mail Error “Corrupt Content Alert”

KB ID 0000370  Problem Seen when receiving mail though an Exchange server running McAfee Groupshield version 7   Solution 1. On the server in question launch the Groupshield Management console > Select On-Access > Master Policy. 2. Select “Corrupt Content”. 3. Edit. 4. Change the drop down to “Allow Through” > Save. 5. Finally make sure you click “Apply”. Note: I’ve seen posts...

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