In Windows 2003 SP1, this may be annoying sometimes if you don't know what's really happening.  Problem: I have started building a Windows 2003 server (SP1) in the lab. I already have downloaded few Microsoft Exchange Patch files from Internet on our file share. I copied one of those Exchange 2003 patch setup file to my new server and … Continue reading Solution: Windows cannot access the specified device, path, or file. You may not have the appropriate permissions to access the item. →

Another day in the office. A cry came through phone from an admin who manages multiple conference rooms. "Please Help!! I have deleted a recurring meeting without sending updates? IT..Please help us to delete the meeting from all attendees".  Mind it it's more than 20 attendees and she don't want to call everyone to tell … Continue reading Deleted a Recurring Meeting without sending updates??? Solution is here. →

As a Exchange Administrator, I supposed know the answer for the following question in a blink of an eye.  Where are the mails go when I send to this email address? Well, that's what I thought. It's a more general email address like NASales@company.com. I searched for Distribution list or a mailbox or even a … Continue reading Find the Display Name from email address from Active Directory →

  Do you ever wanted to play PLS (web broadcast) files in Windows Media Player? I do for good reasons like below. 1. WMP can buffer up to 60 seconds (or 1 Minute) of the broadcast. Somehow I can't find it in WinAMP (at least in free edition)2. My Keyboard support WMP for play, pause, … Continue reading Playing PLS (WinAMP) file in Windows Media Player →

This is what happened to me on one fine day. An Executive Admin complaints that she was getting Exchange mail delivery notices and bounced mails (NDRs) from an unknown user.  She said it's pretty annoying that she sends mails to bunch of users and gets bounced mails from some unknown (or long gone) users. I assured … Continue reading Mysterious Mails, Delivery Notices, Bounced mails Vs Outlook Delegates →

If you want a VBScript to run a program using RunAs DOS command, go straight to the bottom of the blog. If you want to read the build-up for the final product, keep reading. Time to time I came across I wanted to run a script or program as administrative privileges. The few needs are like, Install … Continue reading RunAs using VBScript →

I have had it. We have more then 2000 objects to be displayed in Active Directory Users and Computers console every time I open it. This goddamn console doesn’t stick the Maximum number of items displayed per folder. Somehow it goes back to 2000. Then I found a workaround by creating my own MMC console. … Continue reading Display more than 2000 Users (objects) in Active Directory Users and Computers Console →

The Following link from MS Technet Script Center was exactly what I wanted. Link to Hey, Scripting Guy! How Can I Automatically Run a Script Any Time a File is Added to a Folder? Scripting guys at Technet are doing a great job on scripts and examples. I usually I look in script center before … Continue reading VBScript: Monitor a folder for new files →

Notes and ActiveSync - Why? I came pretty disappointed when I realized Exchange ActiveSync is not supported with (Outlook) Notes sync. So,I looked Exchange 2007 Active Sync and no where mentioned Notes sync is on the horizon. So, I take it Notes sync will never be included in ActiveSync now or in future. According to … Continue reading Exchange ActiveSync Gripes →