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vbs script to interrogate AD
Hi,Does anyone know where i can get a script or somehas a script that will take a list of user names and interrogate AD and return the display name.The user names are just numbers and i need to get the full user names as when i need themi.e. give it...
Tags: active directory, ad, advertisement, mbyrne3375@..., networking, vbs, VBS Script, windows
Discussion threads 2006-03-10

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push a .vbs script through network
I have a .vbs script to change DNS settings on a workstation, that I would like to push over our local network (about 70's p.c's). not sure how to do it. any suggestions would be greatly appericiated...
Tags: NETWORKING
Discussion threads 2004-10-06
Migrating shares across server
Hi all,I have two servers, one low on space and one new with plenty of room. i want to move a shared directory from the old to the new, but am unsure how to ensure people can connect to the new location. All mappings are handled by a vbs script...
Tags: it management, server, toyzrus23@...
Q&A 2005-07-22
vbs script
Hi AllI seem to be having this problem whereby I am trying to copy a little java applet from a network location. On my local PC, this works fine, however when I place this in the GPO BAT login script, the drives, which have been deleted, are still mapping...
Tags: Java, ron_jeff@...
Discussion threads 2007-11-13
Collect information about remote computers with scripts
Whenever you can automate any process, you should take advantage of this capability. Find out how you can use various scripts in the Windows 2000 Resource Kit to gather information about a local or remote computer. Want more Win2K tips and tricks? Automatically sign up for our free Windows...
Tags: Windows 2000 Resource Kit, Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows, Jim Boyce, PRODUCTIVITY, Resource Kit, computer, Windows 2000 Professional Tips Newsletter, Script, Information, Operating Systems, Software
Technical articles 2005-04-25
Script in .vbs to distribute a .ttf fonts
Hello,,I want distribute .ttf fonts to my xp workstations. I´ve Windows Server 2003 Active Directory. I´m searching .vbs scripts that can install and register .ttf fonts. I´m thinking to do a Logon script and distribute these with group policy. My users are members of Domain Users group only.Can help me...
Tags: rafosuna@..., ttf font, font, I´m
Discussion threads 2007-06-29
I need VBS help
Hi, I'm a student techco for my school and I am trying to learn VBS to go along with my assembly language. Also, I need to learn VBS so I can develop ASDI and Desktop scripts for my AD and for my desktops in my labs. Anyone know where I...
Tags: Desktops, VBS
Discussion threads 2006-02-18
Running vbs scripts and searching Questions
A bit unfair I know but I have two questions. The first I'm sure has already been answered but when you see the second, you'll understand why I've asked it.1. How do I run a .vbs script?2. How do I search the Questions forum for silly questions like 1?1. CSCRIPT.EXE...
Tags: Snak
Discussion threads 2007-02-12
Using "wscript" to send a message
How can I use "wscript" to send a message from a Windows 2003 server to a specific computer on a network?Hi Kaypauluse a vbs script to call wscript.....wscript.echo "message goes here"save the above line in a file called something.vbs..... this will display a pop up box requiring users to click...
Tags: Servers, kaypaul@...
Discussion threads 2007-03-17
Group Policy 2003 - Printers
Windows 2003 environment. 100+ users. Workstations are primarily XP, with some 2000, and 9x in the mix.The company is divided into groups, by locationI have created an OU for each group, and within the OU I created a Domain Local Group, which includes it's respective users.Then, a .VBS script was...
Tags: dtavmcse@..., group policy, it management, OU, printer
Q&A 2005-12-05
Daylight Saving Time 2007 -- MS Outlook logon script
I'm writing a script to backup local MS Outlook .pst files before pushing my DST update script.The script reads the registry for file locations and backs-up the pst file(s) to the profile %username%my documentsdst2007My reasoning is that if you have a backup of the user's appointments, you'll have more than...
Tags: handy_9999@..., dst daylight saving time outlook, networking, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Outlook
Discussion threads 2007-03-01
vbs script
Hi AllI seem to be having this problem whereby I am trying to copy a little java applet from a network location. On my local PC, this works fine, however when I place this in the GPO BAT login script, the drives, which have been deleted, are still mapping when...
Tags: Java, ron_jeff@..., UNC, UNC Path
Discussion threads 2007-11-15
Network Printer
Hi Guys and Gals I got a problem with my network printer.Soon my printer server name will be changed so all the 125 network printer will not work unless I got to each workstation and manually change it.So my question is there is a script that wiil do it for...
Tags: infotech@..., it management, network, network printer, printer, printer server, VBS File
Q&A 2005-02-04
Office 2007: Compacting Access front-end from VBS
We have a VBS script which compacts then opens an Access front-end. We can't get the compact line to work on new PCs which have Office 2007 installed - it says there is an error with the DLL. Any ideas? Thank you.
Tags: andrewafresh@..., Microsoft Office 2007, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Office
Discussion threads 2007-08-29
Vbs To Exe (exe)
VbsToExe is a command line application that converts VB-Scripts into an executable. Convert a VB-Script into an executable. Extract the original VB-Script. Print help, password protect the script with a password and print version number.
Tags: Password, Microsoft Visual Basic, Executable, VbsToExe, Microsoft Development Tools, Development Tools, Software Development, Software/Web Development
Software downloads 2007-01-19
Printers and Profiles
I have a Windows 2003 Server running Active Directory and using Roaming Profiles. I recently retired 3 printers from service and removed them from printers and faxes on the server. However, I have a problem with old printers still showing up in user's printers and faxes control panel...
Tags: Printers, lwillard@..., printer
Discussion threads 2007-04-10
Looking for a script to do an advanced file copy procedure.
I'm looking for a script, tool, or program that will do the following. Check the size of a folder, if said folder meets the requirements, continue and check the date of the oldest file. If the file is older than said time and date move the file out...
Tags: Drew McClure
Discussion threads 2007-10-09
VBS Logon scripts
Does anyone use VBScripting .vbs for logon scripts effectively in a Windows 2000 domain setting?this is how mine looks if it helps anyDim objNeton error resume nextSet objNet = CreateObject("Wscript.Network")objNet.MapNetworkDrive "I:", "\SLTsmsI_folder"objNet.MapNetworkDrive "J:", "\SLTsmsJ_folder"objNet.MapNetworkDrive "K:", "\SLTsmsK_folder"objNet.MapNetworkDrive "L:", "\SLTsmsL_folder"objNet.MapNetworkDrive "N:", "\SLTsmsN_folder"objNet.MapNetworkDrive "Q:", "\SLTsmsQ_folder"WSCript.QuitVery niceDo you run a mixed mode and if...
Tags: Microsoft Windows 98, Microsoft Windows, objNet.MapNetworkDrive
Discussion threads 2005-01-25
creating folders using vbs from csv
I have a more complex need that i can resolve in vbs if i could figure out how to create script to create folders that are listed in a csv. I can do it from excel but can seem to figure out csv and installing excel just to be able...
Tags: atucakovic@..., strName, csv
Discussion threads 2007-11-01
WinXP 64 stops portmgr.vbs & printui.dll
I have used portmgr.vbs and printui.dll to install printers on my networks since Windows 2000. They have stopped working with the XP x64 version. When I run the command "cscript %windir%portmgr.vbs -a -p PrinterPortName -h 192.168.1.23 -t raw -n 9100", the script runs without errors but does not add...
Tags: george.jenkins@..., gjenkins@..., Microsoft Windows XP, MS-Tech, printer, windows, WinXP 64
Q&A 2006-03-02
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