when you run that from a command prompt, what output do you get?
and you know enough not to type the "c:\>" part, right?
i mean, you should, you've got like a doctorate in Computer Science or something
maybe thats why he put it in programming forum, to confuse everyone
hi lets dance
i hate you ian... yes i know enough not to type the c:\>
anyway, here's the output:
dsquery failed:The parameter is incorrect.:Windows could not run this query because you are connected to a domain that does not support this query. type dsquery /? for help.
dsmod failed:`Target object for this command' is missing.
type dsmod /? for help.
i guess it looks like I have to install them? I'm wondering from where though
well, you have both commands. the problem is something with the domain you're connected to, it looks like
http://www.experts-exchange.com/Operating_Systems/Windows_Server_2003/Q_21410274.html
if your domain isn't win2k3, you can't use the -inactive switch. See http://www.windowsitpro.com/Forums/messageview.cfm?catid=43&threadid=64342&STARTPAGE=1#388429 for further detail.
check the further replies
do you have a Win2k3 domain? If yes, are you running at 2000 mixed mode?
yeah i saw that forum earlier. We have a w2k3 domain, but i'm trying to find out if it could be operating in mixed mode. trying to figure out how
"To convert, open Active Directory Users and Computers from the Administrative Tools menu. Right-click the domain and choose Properties. On the General tab, click Change Mode. Click Yes, then OK. "
found out we are in mixed mode. i don't see a "change mode" button in there. but anyway, I don't know if there would be repercussions to changing it over