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4 TopicsWindows Update not working on Windows Server 2016
Hi everyone, I have a server with Windows Server 2016: For some reason, I cant update Windows, it get freezer with "Preparing to install updates 0%" message. The server is connected to internet and i can navigate without problems. Since 2018 this server is not updated. Someone knows how i can fix this? If Windows Update doesn't works, i can download the updates from a web? Thanks!Solved89KViews0likes7CommentsWindows 2016 Server stops DNS DHCP to Windows 10 PC's randomly
Hope someone here can help - I've been struggling with this one for some time. I have a client that brought me in to install new Windows 10 machines for them. When we did this - we discovered we had a ton of issues - mostly revolving around map drives disconnecting. Troubleshooting further today I've discovered that the server will stop responding to DNS AND DHCP queries to a random machine. I'm pretty certain it's not an issue with the computer itself, as all 3 computers will at different times have the same issue. So at this very moment... PC1 will not get DNS responses from the 2016 AD server. (ping google.com = could not find host google.com). PC1 - ipconfig /renew = unable to contact your DHCP server. PC1 - I *CAN* remote in using AnyDesk, therefore it does have internet connectivity. Currently remoted into this machine. Obviously I can't browse the web though. PC2 ping google.com = works PC2 ipconfig /renew = works. Firewall is OFF for both PC's. Currently PC1 is the problem, but it could be PC2 tomorrow. IPConfig for both machines has IP (192.168.1.14 PC1, 192.168.1.15 PC2) DNS: 192.168.1.254 (AD 2016 Server) (no other DNS servers) DHCP Server: 192.168.1.254 Gateway: 192.168.1.1 Server is Static IP 192.168.1.254 DNS: 192.168.1.254 (single entry) Firewall Off on Server PC1 WAS working a few hours ago, as was PC2. It seems like the server just decides to stop responding to requests from a machine at random. Rebooting PC1 Resolves the issue (But again, this can happen on PC2). Another note - as Windows 10 seems to be involved in the breakdown - we have Win7 running in VirtualBox on each of the computers. Running in VBox Win7 Guest (win10 host) - and things work pretty reliably. Any ideas or help would be very appreciated.Solved3.4KViews0likes11CommentsWindows Server 2016 Core Setup
Setting up a test environment with Windows 2016 Core. This is on a Hyper-V host and using the current Windows 2016 ISO to install. After the installation, going to login on the command line on the server and it says that the administrator password has to be changed prior to logging in. It then presents two lines: New Password: Confirm Password: I know that I can use Down arrow to go between them. I am not using the Number Keypad, only the numbers above the letters on the keyboard. I have typed several times, various passwords in length and complexity from 6 characters to 12. I keep getting that the password does not conform to complexity, length, or history and it will not change. Yes, I know the 4 types: UPPER, lower, numbers, and special characters. Used it all and in various combos. Still nothing helps. This is the first time with Core, so any help on this would be appreciated.1.1KViews0likes1Comment