Windows Update Fails
Nov17

Windows Update Fails

KB ID 0000359 Problem There are a LOT of different reasons for Windows Updates to fail, I can’t cover every eventuality, but there a a few common steps to try. Solution 1. As soon as the updates fail you should get an Error Message, that should point you in the right direction. Update Error Code 80200011 2. If you error code matches one of these… Code Error Description 0x80070002 ERROR_FILE_NOT_FOUND The system cannot find...

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Event ID 1026
Nov17

Event ID 1026

KB ID 0000134  Problem Event ID 1026 The DNS server was unable to create a name in memory for name “<host name>” in zone “<zone name>” in the Active Directory. This directory name is ignored. Use the DNS console to recreate the records associated with this name or check that the Active Directory is functioning properly and reload the zone. The event data contains the error.  DNS cant be updated with...

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Event ID 4004 and 4015
Nov17

Event ID 4004 and 4015

KB ID 0000133  Problem Event 4004 and 4015 The DNS server has encountered a critical error from the Active Directory. Check that the Active Directory is functioning properly. The extended error debug information (which may be empty) is “”. The event data contains the error. and The DNS server was unable to complete directory service enumeration of zone .. This DNS server is configured to use information obtained from...

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Deploying VMware View 5 – Part 2: Configure Windows 7 to be a VMware View Desktop
Nov17

Deploying VMware View 5 – Part 2: Configure Windows 7 to be a VMware View Desktop

KB ID 0000596 Problem Note: This is an old post for VMware view version 5, you might want to read Deploying VMware Horizon View instead. In Part 1 we looked at setting up your connection server. To actually deliver a virtual desktop you need to a) have a desktop built, and b) have the VMware View ‘agent’ installed on it. In addition there are various changes you need to make, both to streamline the virtual machine, and...

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Backup Exec Job Failed Error ‘A device attached to the system is not functioning’
Nov17

Backup Exec Job Failed Error ‘A device attached to the system is not functioning’

KB ID 0000871  Problem I Replaced a tape drive for a customer a couple of weeks ago. With the new one fitted I backed up a few files and restored them to make sure the new drive was OK, and checked the backups the following morning. They had failed with the following on the job log. (Click for larger image). Job ended: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Completed status: Failed Final error: 0xe00084f4 – An unknown error has occurred. Final error...

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