Re: ConnectComputer error log

Strings too long... have you applied hotfix 842933 to the server?

"The following entry in the [strings] section is too long and has been
truncated" error message when you try to modify or to view GPOs in Windows
Server 2003, Windows XP Professional, or Windows 2000
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=842933

--
Merv Porter [SBS MVP]
===================================
"raydw00" <raydw00@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:11493F08-D945-47E2-8118-FC5ECDEF884B@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Merv,
>
> I can always use an extra straw ;) The client is WinXPPro
>
> I was pointed to Brandy's informative and detailed post. I tried her
> suggestions with no luck, but here are a few interesting points:
>
> On her final list of 10 steps:
> 1. On the Server, I received several warnings when I initiated Domain
> Controller Security. About six pop-ups all titled "Administrative
> Template"
> and starting with the following lines "The following entry in the
> [strings]
> section is too long and has been truncated."
> Each message had different details. (I apologize but the quantity of text
> is overwhelming for me to type at the moment) Suffice it to say the first
> message was about DCOM Activation Security Check. Others were about
> offline
> files and folders, another on prohibiting "make available offline" option.
> Needless to say, I find that interesting since the lack of synch for my
> client's offline folders started my adventure.
> 2&3. I changed the Network Security option as she directed and ran
> gpupdate
> 4&5. Changed the registry items where appropriate on the server
> 6. client side now, confirmed registry items
> 7&8. My Domain members were missing. Is that a problem I should be
> concerned
> about. Remember at this point my system is still a member of a workgroup.
> 9&10. No success :-(
>
> Any comments or advice you can provide is appreciated.
>
> regards,
> Ray
>
>
>
> "Merv Porter [SBS-MVP]" wrote:
>
>> I guess I'll throw this out as a straw to clutch: Brandy Nee [MSFT] had
>> some potential fixes for this error in the following post (but it wasn't
>> clear if they fixed the problem)...
>>
>> http://groups.google.com/group/microsoft.public.windows.server.sbs/browse_frm/thread/953d1dbcd12a1232/29ea25ed91534086?lnk=st&q=%22An+error+occurred+when+configuring+networking+settings%22&rnum=2&hl=en#29ea25ed91534086
>>
>> BTW... are the client computers WinXP Pro or Win2K Pro?
>>
>> --
>> Merv Porter [SBS MVP]
>> ===================================
>> "raydw00" <raydw00@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
>> news:0982848B-0EC1-4C38-8074-BD04C614D006@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> > Jeff - Thanks for addressing my questions so quickly.
>> >
>> > I ran through the uninstall and re-install as you described. Same
>> > resulting
>> > error message.
>> > "An error occured when configuring networking settings. See your
>> > network
>> > administrator."
>> > I was really hoping this would do it. I appreciate your taking the
>> > time
>> > to
>> > share a few ideas. Please let me know if anything else comes to mind.
>> >
>> > Regards, Ray
>> >
>> > "Jeff Middleton [SBS-MVP]" wrote:
>> >
>> >> The questions you answered are correct, you might not even need the
>> >> CD.
>> >>
>> >> RDP is remote desktop protocol....also known as Terminal Services.
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> "raydw00" <raydw00@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
>> >> news:FC1F6A8B-437D-40EF-A2A9-3F1E6FA4BF2F@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> >> > Thanks Jeff - I will try this out, but since its my first time I
>> >> > want
>> >> > to
>> >> make
>> >> > sure I am on-track. A few (basic) questions:
>> >> >
>> >> > > 6. Reinstall all the required Network Protocols from above.
>> >> > Where do I get the Network Protocols to reinstall? WinXPPro CD?
>> >> >
>> >> > > 7. Try joining the domain again now.
>> >> > use http:/server/connectcomputer?
>> >> >
>> >> > What is RDP? I will eventually look it up, but right now I am up to
>> >> > my
>> >> > eyeballs in workstations. ;-)
>> >> >
>> >> > "Jeff Middleton [SBS-MVP]" wrote:
>> >> >
>> >> > > Hi,
>> >> > >
>> >> > > I've seen this before, but what I've seen may not be what's
>> >> > > happening
>> >> here.
>> >> > >
>> >> > > The resolution I have found to work is simple and does no harm.
>> >> > >
>> >> > > 1. Logon to the workstation locally with an account that has
>> >> Administrator
>> >> > > rights.
>> >> > > 2. Ensure that you have a local user account with Administrator
>> >> > > rights
>> >> and
>> >> > > the password to go with it.
>> >> > > 3. In the Network Properties for the NIC(s), uninstall all
>> >> > > protocols
>> >> > > and
>> >> > > services, namely Client for Microsoft Networks and Microsoft File
>> >> > > and
>> >> > > Printer Sharing. Leave only TCP/IP installed.
>> >> > > 4. Reboot the computer.
>> >> > > 5. Logon again as a local Administrator
>> >> > > 6. Reinstall all the required Network Protocols from above.
>> >> > > 7. Try joining the domain again now.
>> >> > >
>> >> > >
>> >> > > Note, this will also work in a remote troubleshoot scenario if you
>> >> > > are
>> >> > > off-site and connecting to the SBS in order to gain access to the
>> >> > > RDP
>> >> > > session to the workstation, simply because RDP doesn't require
>> >> > > those
>> >> other
>> >> > > protocols, only the TCP/IP.
>> >> > >
>> >> > > - Jeff Middleton SBS-MVP
>> >> > > YCST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> >> > >
>> >> > >
>> >> > > "raydw00" <raydw00@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
>> >> > > news:0F264952-03B6-4A27-8F71-A0E93AE0FB25@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> >> > > > Hi,
>> >> > > >
>> >> > > > I am using http://servername/connectcomputer to add a client to
>> >> > > > my
>> >> SBS2003
>> >> > > > domain. During the process (after I enter the users and pick
>> >> > > > the
>> >> computer
>> >> > > > name), I finish the wizard and a minute later I get an error
>> >> > > > message.
>> >> "An
>> >> > > > error occured when confirguring networking settings. See your
>> >> > > > network
>> >> > > > administrator."
>> >> > > >
>> >> > > > Where would I find this error log? on the client? on the server?
>> >> > > >
>> >> > > > Any ideas what is happening here? I checked the DNS (w/
>> >> > > > "ipconfig
>> >> /all"
>> >> > > > command) and it is pointing to the SBS server.
>> >> > > >
>> >> > > > Thanks in advance,
>> >> > > > Ray
>> >> > >
>> >> > >
>> >> > >
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>>
>>
>>


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