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MOF Snippet for ServiceDLL in registry - by request

by Sherry Kissinger - 1/19/2009

By request, a script + mof edit to pull back the values in HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\ <servicename> \parameters\ServiceDll

MOF Snippet for ServiceDLL in registry - by request

by Sherry Kissinger - 1/19/2009

By request, a script + mof edit to pull back the values in HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\ <servicename> \parameters\ServiceDll

System Center Operations Manager

Operations Manager Utility: GreenMachine

by Scott Moss - 1/19/2009

Tim Helton created a new Operations Manager utility GreenMachine, that can be used to reset or recalculate all monitors for a single agent, or for all agents in your management group.

Get Active Directory Site for IP Address

by Maik Koster - 1/19/2009

During the preparation of the SMS/SCCM Webservice for MDT/OSD Deployments I came across a problem to get the Active Directory Site for a given IP Address. There were a couple of examples available on the Internet but most of them just called the DsGetDcName API.

Get Information About the Computer Fan

by Rod Trent - 1/19/2009

This PowerShell script shows information about the installed computer/laptop fan.

Web Technologies

ISA Server 2006 - Installing, Configuring and Using the ISA 2006 Cache Directory Tool

by lynn lunik - 1/19/2009

When using Internet Security and Acceleration Server 2006 (ISA2k6) Standard Edition at the Perimeter of your Network in the Web Caching (sometimes referred to as Forward Caching) Role occasionally it is necessary to view, remove or validate specific Web Site URL Content within the ISA2k6 Cache.

Active Directory and Group Policy

Get Active Directory Site for IP Address

by Maik Koster - 1/19/2009

Hyper-V: Configuration Steps - Exporting a Guest Partition

by lynn lunik - 1/19/2009

There are several scenarios where Exporting a Guest Partition is appropriate. The most common scenario is when a new Hyper-V Host Server is brought online to offer additional capacity, or a newly configured 'High Availability' configuration of Hyper-V is made available.

OSD Application Chooser 1.1

by Jason Sandys - 1/19/2009

I’ve updated my OSDAppChooser app to include a requested feature.

Today’s Articles; January 14, 2009

rodtrent — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 21:50:30 GMT

System Center News

Announcing the release of the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT) 2010 Beta

by Rod Trent - 1/14/2009

MDT 2010 is the next version of Microsoft Deployment Toolkit, a solution accelerator for operating system and application deployment. New features like flexible driver management, optimized transaction processing, and access to distribution shares from any location simplify deployment.

SMS/ConfigMgr - Create status MIFs using batch script with no dependencies

by John Nelson - 1/14/2009

In a past position, I've tried to use a utility from the Back Office Resource Kit called ismif32.exe to create status MIFs for those programs that aren't MSI-based or don't have the ability to create status mifs. The problem I've had is that it just didn't always work.

SMS/ConfigMgr - Create status MIFs using batch script with no dependencies

by John Nelson - 1/14/2009

Powershell Script to create new registry key value on remote computers

by Ying Li - 1/14/2009

In my previous post, I explore the ways to get remote registry key property. Here is a PowerShell script to create a new registry key value in remote registry.

Windows Mobile

Windows Live Search Mobile v4.0 Available

by Marco Nielsen - 1/14/2009

If you haven't already I highly recommend that you upgrade your Live Search to the latest version previewed at CES last week.

Announcing the release of the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT) 2010 Beta

by Rod Trent - 1/14/2009

Today’s Articles; January 13, 2009

rodtrent — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 21:19:01 GMT

Software Install Review via the Add Remove Table

by Shaun Cassells - 1/13/2009

I was reading Joe Funk’s Blog Post SMS Reports - Software Install Review. I noticed he was using the v_GS_INSTALLED_SOFTWARE table which is included with Asset Intelligence features or ConfigMgr 2007.

Software Install Review via the Add Remove Table

by Shaun Cassells - 1/13/2009

Getting Win32_AccountSID Information

by Rod Trent - 1/13/2009

Use this PowerShell script to retrieve information contained in the Win32_AccountSID WMI class.

Security

Getting Win32_AccountSID Information

by Rod Trent - 1/13/2009

Use this PowerShell script to retrieve information contained in the Win32_AccountSID WMI class.

Windows

Windows Process Explorer

by Brian Tucker - 1/13/2009

Windows Process Explorer gives much more information than Task Manager ever thought of giving.

Solution to: HyperV unstable vmms service crashes periodically

by Richard Dixon - 1/13/2009

Problem Statement: I am getting an error, that is causing the hyperV to be unstable. I have 3 hyperV servers in my test env, runnning about 45 clients. All 3 are reporting this error at some point through the day.

Ohio System Center User Group - January, 2009 Meeting

rodtrent — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 21:10:18 GMT

Ohio System Center User Group hosted by Bennett Adelson.

From the Microsoft Solution Center at Bennett Adelson, we invite you to join us for the Ohio System Center User Group. This group’s focus is on the Microsoft suite of applications for managing and maintaining the infrastructure environment bundled under the System Center umbrella. This suite includes Configuration Manager (ConfigMgr), Operations Manager (OpsMgr), Virtual Machine Manager, Reporting Services, Mobile Device Manager, and Data Protection Manager. Please join us in the Microsoft Solution Center for introductions to the technology, technical deep dives, as well as advanced topics to extend and support your solutions. This is a great opportunity to join with your peers in the Ohio area and learn from the presenter and each other.

January, 2009 Meeting: Desired Configuration Management (DCM) Presented by Kevin Parr, Microsoft

Monitoring configuration changes across the network is a growing IT challenge. Configuration errors account for the vast majority of unplanned downtime for servers and workstations alike. What’s more, organizations face intense pressure to comply with increasingly rigorous regulatory requirements. With the constantly changing nature of technology, many organizations must dedicate vast amounts of IT time and resources to ensure their systems remain compliant. During this user group session we will provide an overview of DCM, a demo on this feature and talk about how you can leverage it to reduce configuration related incidents and reduce your cost for compliance reporting.

Kevin Parr is a Principal Technology Specialist focusing on Microsoft's System Center technology solutions covering Enterprises in Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky and Tennessee. Prior to joining this role, Kevin was a Senior Consultant working in Microsoft Consulting Services for six years focusing on large scale deployments around management solutions.

When: January 26^th, 5:45 – 7:30 pm

Where: Microsoft Office

6050 Oak Tree Blvd. Suite 300

Independence, Ohio 44113

Who: Lead by Jason Condo, Bennett Adelson with Guest Speaker Kevin Parr - System Center Technical Specialist, Microsoft

What: Desired Configuration Management (DCM) in System Center Configuration Manager 2007

To register and for any questions, please reply to ncicerchi@bennettadelson.com. We look forward to you joining us!

Today’s Articles; January 12, 2009

rodtrent — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 19:05:03 GMT

List of default Task Sequence Variables

by Donnie Taylor - 1/12/2009

Here is a handy link to the Technet library page that contains all of the default Task Sequence Variables.

VBS Script To Send Basic Machine Information To Excel

by Don Hite - 1/12/2009

This VBS Script will send the following information for a specified machine name to excel: Machine Name, User Name, Operating System, Build Version, Manufacturer and Model.

Get Root Directory Information for Logical Drives

by Rod Trent - 1/12/2009

Use this PowerShell script to show the root directory for connected logical drives in the operating system.

SQL Server

SQL Query To Find Machine Resources With No SMS Unique Identifiers Or GUIDS

by Don Hite - 1/12/2009

This SQL Query will list all of the machine resources that do not have an SMS Unique Identifier or GUID.

Hardware and Gadgets

6gb SATA standard coming in Q2 of 2009

by Shaun Cassells - 1/12/2009

The folks behind the Serial ATA standard have been working on drafting a new, faster spec for a little while now, but it looks like things are finally starting to firm up, and SATA-IO marketing chair Conrad Maxwell now says that the new 6Gb/s standard is on track for release in the second quarter.

Support Management

Transition to Consulting - Swimming with the Sharks, the Year in Review

by Brad Bird - 1/12/2009

In October 2007, I made the decision to leave my former full-time employment with the University of Ottawa for a far more risky venture, independent consulting.

System Center Mobile Device Manager

SCMDM 2008 SP1 Reporting Services Overview

by Marco Nielsen - 1/12/2009

Out of the box the MDM comes with a limited reporting functionality, mostly in the Deployment Console. However since the product is using SQL Server as it's data repository, there is a great value to download and use the free SCMDM 2008 Reporting Services add-on.

Today’s Articles; January 9, 2009

rodtrent — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 21:17:53 GMT

VBScript for Computer Association with logging

by Donnie Taylor - 1/9/2009

Here is a quick and dirty vbscript that will generate a computer associate between 2 resourceids, logging information to your systemdrive\ConfigMgrComputerAssociation.log.

Find Hyperthread enabled computers

by Sherry Kissinger - 1/9/2009

Confirm your SMS2003 or ConfigMgr environment is reporting on 2 elements.

VBScript for Computer Association with logging

by Donnie Taylor - 1/9/2009

Here is a quick and dirty vbscript that will generate a computer associate between 2 resourceids, logging information to your systemdrive\ConfigMgrComputerAssociation.log.

PowerShell Script to shutdown multiple remote computers

by Ying Li - 1/9/2009

In my previous post, I described the restart-computer cmdlet. There is also a sister cmdlet. Yes, you guessed it right: Shutdown-computer

Windows

Old School Dual Boot Configured on my Dell Latitude E6500

by Brad Bird - 1/9/2009

I have not had a reason to use dual boot in years. Right now, out of all the systems that I own, my Dell Latitude E6500 is the most powerful.

SQL Server

Updating Statistics in SQL (and why you need to do it)

by Donnie Taylor - 1/9/2009

SQL server uses statistics to keep track of values in an index, and determine when and how to use that particular index while processing a query. This is a horribly simplified definition, but basically it means that statistics are a way for SQL to find the best index to use.

Hardware and Gadgets

Unofficial Fix for Zune 30’s that didn't repair on Jan 1st

by Christopher Stauffer - 1/9/2009

The Official fix worked for my Zune 30 but, my wife’s Zune did not repair on January 1st so I thought I was going to have to buy her a new Zune but I found a solution.

Suppress Plug and Play UI

by Jason Sandys - 1/9/2009

Microsoft just released a new hotfix that allows you to suppress the plug and play UI in Windows XP and Server 2003.

Today’s Downloads; January 9, 2009

rodtrent — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 21:17:01 GMT

eBook: Understanding Microsoft Virtualization Solutions from the Desktop to the DataCenter

By Mitch Tulloch

Change Execute Permissions

RDP History

Today’s Downloads; January 7, 2009

rodtrent — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 19:25:41 GMT

System Center Data Protection Manager 2007 Management Pack for Operations Manager 2007

Microsoft System Center Data Protection Manager 2007 (DPM) is a server software application that enables data protection and recovery for protected computers within Active Directory domains. With the DPM...

MMS 2009 Justification document from Chris Stauffer

Today’s Articles; January 7, 2009

rodtrent — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 19:25:08 GMT

Rebuilding Indexes in ConfigMgr Databases

by Donnie Taylor - 1/7/2009

If you want to rebuild all indexes in the ConfigMgr database, which is quite a lengthy and process consuming task, you can run this query.

VBS Script Get Add And Remove Programs For A Specified Machine

by Don Hite - 1/7/2009

This VBS Script will list the add and remove installed applications for a specified machine and send the results to excel.

Get Information About Built-in Devices

by Rod Trent - 1/7/2009

Use this PowerShell script to retrieve information about the computer's onboard components.

SQL Server

SQL 2005 Won't Start After Loading SP2 or SP2 Update

by John Marcum - 1/7/2009

If you load SP2 for SQL 2005 or an update to SP2 for SQL 2005 and then SQL will not start and you get an error that says a database file is corrupt and needs to be restored from backup here's what you do to fix it.

Virtual Machines found stuck with status

by Richard Dixon - 1/7/2009

Recently I found some of my virtual machines stuck in a starting state. When I right click on the VMs that's stuck in the starting state, I only receive the following options: Connect...; Settings...; Rename... and Help.

Set or Get a single Setting from MDT Database

by Maik Koster - 1/7/2009

After implementing the function to Update the Computerinformation in MDT as explained in the last post, I found more and more settings from the MDT Database.

Support Technician III - San Antonio, TX

rodtrent — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 20:19:05 GMT

Support Technician III

Type: Full-time 8-5 M-F, Rotating on call support until 8 PM
Location: San Antonio, Texas Downtown Area

Basic Function:
Provides computer systems technical support for customers, both internal and external, in a Help Desk environment to include operating systems, communication software, desktop configuration, Intranet, Internet, security, end-user applications, and telephony. Performs daily operations maintenance work and develops processes to reduce production downtime and obtain greater proficiencies that result in a better customer experience.
Principal Accountabilities (Essential Functions)

Implements, documents, maintains, and supports company’s networks (LAN/WAN), operating systems, communication software, desktop configuration, server configuration, Intranet, Internet, security, end-user applications, and telephony in the most cost effective, timely, secure, and reliable manner.
Researches and provides recommendations for new and innovative technologies in areas of responsibility, and other related emerging technologies with direct benefit to business needs and within business parameters.
Provides effective, responsive, and friendly service and support to both internal and external customers in areas of responsibility. Acts as problem solver by establishing a feedback mechanism to ensure that chronic problems are eliminated.
Performs network backup, fine-tuning, and daily monitoring and maintenance tasks as needed. This includes activities such as resetting passwords, monitoring network traffic, and desktop/server imaging and installation.
Develops a variety of technology operations reports that assist in managing performance in areas of responsibility.
Provide recommendations for improving company’s infrastructure and hardware based on assessing needs in areas of responsibility.
Acts as a customer support representative, investigates, and resolves network, hardware application, and database support requests. Coordinates with the appropriate technical resource within information systems department to resolve issues if point of contact resolution is not successful.
Provide data processing, scripting, auditing, monitoring and quality assurance services
Performs other duties as assigned.

Problem Solving/Decision Making
Ability to work with little direct supervision. Must be able to trouble shoot and make decisions about the employees’ and managers’ computer systems that could affect the performance of the related departments. Must work well under pressure.
Contacts and Relationships
Experience working with customers by phone and directly in a professional manner. Excellent verbal and written skills.
Physical Environment
This position works primarily in a climate controlled office. This Position also works in a server room which is kept at a temperature of about 60-65 degrees. There may be some cabling involved requiring working on ladders or crawl space, as well as working with electronic equipment. Must be able to lift 25 lbs.
Skills:

Experience, Knowledge and Skills Required (Know How)
Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline or equivalent work experience of at least 5 years in a Windows based network environment.
Experience with Windows Active Directory administration
Working knowledge with Exchange 2003/2007
Working knowledge of VMWare
Working knowledge with SQL 2000/2005/2008
Working knowledge with Citrix management and implementation
Technical certifications with Cisco, Microsoft, CompTia, International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium, preferred but not required.

Scope of Responsibility
Primary support contact for all data network infrastructure, database, and Windows environments. Secondary support for all proprietary computer hardware and software involving all business lines.

Email your resume to itjobs@sarma.com. Compensation varies based on experience

Today’s Downloads; January 6, 2009

rodtrent — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 18:03:03 GMT

Script to create SCCM Site boundaries automatically

Some time ago I posted some scripts on how to create site boundaries via script in SMS ( http://alipka.wordpress.com/2007/05/21/automating-sms-2003-secondary-site-installations/ ). For SCCM apparently...

Updated & Improved - ConfigMgr 2007 OS Deployment MP

Finally I have found the time to post an updated version of the custom Configuration Manager 2007 OS Deployment Management Pack. This version (6.0.6278.6) includes the following changes: Updated the Task...

Updated & Improved - Custom Windows Server OS Management Pack

Shortly before the Christmas holiday, a colleague from Premier had reached out to me to verify that in the Active Directory management pack, when a DC is demoted some cleanup actions are automatically...

Today’s Articles; January 6, 2009

rodtrent — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 18:02:36 GMT

System Center News

1E Free Tool Available - SERVICE WINDOW

by Rod Trent - 1/6/2009

Provides a graphical interface that allows an administrative user to view, add, edit and delete maintenance windows (service windows) on a selected target computer.

Script Skeleton for ConfigMgr with Logging

by Donnie Taylor - 1/6/2009

If you are like me, you want a consistent look to your scripts, verbose yet readable output, and a quick connection to your SCCM server or client. Here is a script framework that I use when developing new code.

System Center Operations Manager

SC Operations Manager 2007 SP1 - Validating the SPN Entries for Root Management Server and the SDK and Config User ID

by lynn lunik - 1/6/2009

I wanted to record for reference the 'normal' SPN entries for a SCOM2k7 SP1 Root Management Server, along with the SDK and Config User ID in a single server configuration.

Script Skeleton for ConfigMgr with Logging

by Donnie Taylor - 1/6/2009

PowerShell Script to restart multiple remote computers

by Ying Li - 1/6/2009

Right before Christmas, PowerShell team released Windows PowerShell V2 Community Technology Preview 3 (CTP3).

Security

Security Audit Events for Windows 2008 and Windows Vista

by lynn lunik - 1/6/2009

Finally, a single Worksheet has been generated by Microsoft which begins to document Security Audit Events instead of referencing 3 or 5 'Security Guides' that partially reference specific Audit Event values.

Windows

Security Audit Events for Windows 2008 and Windows Vista

by lynn lunik - 1/6/2009

Exchange Server

Update Rollup 5 for Exchange Server 2007 SP1 (KB941421)

by lynn lunik - 1/6/2009

The Exchange Team has offered a current Update Rollup for Ex2k7 SP1. This Update Rollup addresses a challenge encountered by Ex2k7 Servers that cannot directly access the Internet by a routed path.

Web Technologies

OutTwit Search/Track Keywords

by John Gormly - 1/6/2009

Ok, so I’ve described how I search the incoming messages from Twitter to find the stuff I want to read first quickly. But having said that, do you really need to follow everyone just because they may have mentioned something your interested in once?

Using Roles for software assignment in MDT

by Maik Koster - 1/6/2009

Within MDT you can define your specific settings via computer definition, Make/Model, Location or Roles. Also Applications in LTI or Packages in SCCM can be defined this way. But instead of assigning the applications/packages directly to a location or computer I suggest to use roles instead.

Active Directory Engineer Needed

rodtrent — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 19:15:13 GMT

Active Directory Engineer Needed

JOB TITLE: Systems Engineers, IV (208041-4)

FUNCTION: Business Operations                                    JOB SECTION: Systems Architect Engineering
BUSINESS UNIT: ISS                                                    JOB FAMILY: Systems Engineer
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY:   Responsible for architectural design and development of hardware, software, and the networking systems. Provides an architectural framework for system development, maintenance, and enhancement efforts. Implements standards and guidelines. Analyzes systems and performance usability testing to ensure performance and reliability, enhance scalability, and meet security requirements. Keeps informed of emerging technologies.
Level IV - Systems Engineer #208044 (Windows/Active Directory Engineer)
·          SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE:
o    Rackspace is currently seeking a talented Active directory Engineer who will participate in the evaluation, planning, designing, implementation, maintenance and migration of Active Directory in an Enterprise
o    Excellent knowledge of MIS objectives and strategies.
o    Excellent technical knowledge in technology methodologies, design, and implementation.
o    Excellent analytical and design skills at multi-product/multi-environment level.
o    Aware of business issues as they impact overall project plans. Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
o    Centralized Identity Management Leveraging Active Directory; prefer experience with Centrify.
o    Basic understanding of Linux and Windows
o    Assess and recommend architectural designs/changes to customer systems in response to business or technical drivers Deliver project responsibilities within project plan timeline. This individual will evaluate technology solutions supporting business requirements specific to a complex Windows 2000/2003 Server Enterprise infrastructure environment. These responsibilities will focus on enterprise architecture, design, and escalation engineering and support. The definition and support of security requirements and policies within the hardware/software configuration is required. The ability to work collaboratively with good communication skills is essential. The position will be required to meet required service levels, maintain the technology, and provide capacity management supporting business growth.
o    Able to resolve problems in a timely manner.
o    Experience with Active Directory, Exchange and Microsoft core infrastructure technologies
o    Strong networking background and experience is required. Must have experience in system level solution testing including test planning, test cases design, test execution, test tools and test automation.
o    Excellent written, presentation, and verbal communication skills including demonstrated experience presenting technology recommendations from a business perspective
·          JOB COMPLEXITY:
o    Responsible for complex architectural design and development of hardware, software and networking systems.
o    Analyzes systems and determines business requirements.
o    Ensures completeness and compatibility of the technical infrastructure to support system performance. Requires leading-edge skills in the latest areas of new technology.
o    Ability to reason and think logically
o    Strong attention to detail in regards to project planning and documentation
o    Strong organizational skills
o    Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and with written documentation
o    Exceptional work ethic
o    Display willingness to help others, a pleasant personality, a courteous manner, and a professional demeanor
o    Ability to apply judgment, implement solutions, and resolve conflicts, all in a multi-tasked environment
·          SUPERVISION:
o    Operates under minimal supervision.
·          EXPERIENCE:
o    Bachelor's degree in business or computer science.
o    Usually requires six plus years of information systems architecture and project management experience.
o    Microsoft MCSE - Required
·          PHYSICAL DEMANDS: General office environment. Considerable stress may occur at times. Some lifting up to 20 pounds required.
Interested? Send an email with your reusme/CV to amy.horowitz@rackspace.com

Today’s Downloads; January 5, 2009

rodtrent — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 19:08:35 GMT

Proactive Monitoring with Microsoft System Center Operations Manager Datasheet

Proactive Monitoring combines the implementation of incident and problem management processes with technical tools and reports to tune Microsoft System Center Operations Manager for your environment.

Systems Management Server Health Check Datasheet

The Microsoft Systems Management Server (SMS) Health Check provides insights into the health of your SMS environment. This multi-day engagement uses a number of tools to collect data and statistics of...

System Virtualization Health Check Datasheet

The Microsoft System Virtualization Health Check provides insights into your virtualization infrastructure planning and insights into the configuration of your Virtual Server environment. This single day...

WSUS, SCE & Security Visio Stencils

For some time I have the idea of grouping some Stencils and create other so we can generate charts on Microsoft Visio about WSUS, System Center Essentials, etc.. Some charts were taken from the Microsoft...

BETA 1 of KiXtart 2010 4 61

Today’s Articles; January 5, 2009

rodtrent — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 19:08:15 GMT

System Center News

InterOp Connectors Released

by David StClair - 1/5/2009

I got this following email a couple of days ago. The InterOp Connectors have been released. This should make the R2 version of Operations Manager a complete end to end solution.

Using Roles to deploy Applications based on previous Applications - Part 1 (ZTI - Refresh Scenario)

by Maik Koster - 1/5/2009

One common question regarding the deployment of a new operating system especially on refresh or replacement scenarios is how the user will get his previous applications back.

SMS Reports - Software Install Review

by Joe Funk - 1/5/2009

Recently I had a request to create a 'software install review' report that could minimally determine what specific software products had been installed, and where they had been installed, over the past 24 hours.

System Center Operations Manager

InterOp Connectors Released

by David StClair - 1/5/2009

I got this following email a couple of days ago. The InterOp Connectors have been released. This should make the R2 version of Operations Manager a complete end to end solution.

VBS Script To Scan For Machines And Return Their NOS Information

by Don Hite - 1/5/2009

This VBS script will allow you to scan your domain for machines and retrieve their Network Operating System (NOS) basic information.

Getting Information About the Windows Desktop Settings

by Rod Trent - 1/5/2009

User this PowerShell script to retrieve the Windows Desktop settings.

Security

Find Users with Failed Logins

by Rod Trent - 1/5/2009

Use this PowerShell script to retrieve failed user logins from Active Directory.

Active Directory and Group Policy

Find Users with Failed Logins

by Rod Trent - 1/5/2009

Use this PowerShell script to retrieve failed user logins from Active Directory.

Hyper-V-Virtual Machine Manager 2008 (VMM) Uninstall

by David StClair - 1/5/2009

Over the last few months we have been playing with the Beta version of Virtual Machine Manager. A few days ago I decided to uninstall the beta version and install the RTM version.