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We use this on a few of our desktops with no problems in terms of crashing. The software isn't the best but once it is running it appears to be stable, we're running it on Windows 8.1 machines.

They get network access here which includes access to the photocopier system, as for MIS access they don't get that unless specifically requested and even then it is the most basic access we can provide.

I've always found the simplest way to get the drivers is to turn on one of the new computers, update drivers and use Double Driver (google it) to create a backup of the driver files. This backup can then be used to import into SCCM and then archived.

Another vote for Senso, since moving from Impero to Senso we've not looked back. Owen is also very knowledgeable and more than happy to help when ever he can.

I have no idea if our distribution boards are checked each year but we don't do any type of power down if they are.

I've had something similar before when I have cloned a drive and then had to go and make the drive partition active however I don't think this is your issue. Have you tried to repair the boot record, it may be corrupt? Take a look at this link for http://support.microsoft.com/kb/927392

You have said the machines are identical but have you checked bios settings on both machines match?

I used the dashboard as well. Have you downloaded the image again, it could be a corrupt image or try changing the SD card for another one. What are you trying to use Windows 10 IoT for?

I tried this a few weeks ago and the install process was simple however the performance was poor in my opinion so I quickly ditched it and went back to Noobs for what I needed.

We have just installed a Raspberry Pi 3 to give our reception team access to the Live View of a CCTV camera. It was easy to setup and hides behind the TV. If you don't need anything too intensive done you could consider something like that.

We have exam laptops and exam users. Each user is a member of an AD group where internet is blocked and access to any drives are blocked except for their user area and local D drive, we also block the calculator. When anyone logs in to the laptops Exam WritePad is set to run on start-up so the students don't have to do anything other than focus on the exam.

We've just been asked to look at Spiceworks help desk, I believe you can use AD integration. They also do Inventory systems and other tools.

The reason Ultimakers are so expensive is they are great machines (I've supported a school that had one) and come prebuilt and you don't need to do anything with them as they just work out of the box. The Prusa style printers are generally all in kit form that you need to build yourself (you can buy pre-assembled versions) and when it comes to building yourself you can make any kit work well if you know what you're looking at and are willing to put the time and effort in, you also get to learn how to fix it should something go wrong.

The Prusa 3d printers do look like excellent printers however they are rather expensive. You can buy Prusa MK3 clone printers from companies such as Trianglelabs as a cheaper alternative (not sure of the cost) Have you considered alternatives? I currently have a Tevo Tarantula and Tevo have just recently released a new model called the Tarantula Pro that is getting great reviews (look on YouTube) or you could look at something like a Creality Ender printer.

If you have access to a 3d printer with a heat bed it works well, set the heat bed to a temp you want and put the screen face down for a few minutes.

If half of the returned machines failed your PAT testing process I would ask to see the documentation from the companies testing. I would also require an email from SLT confirming that you are required to use these machines when you are uncertain if they are safe or not, without this email I wouldn't install them on the grounds of health and safety. Who's your H&S manager? Speak to them and ask them for clarification, once again in writing.

Trello here as well, nice and simple to use.

We use Bromcom and up until this year have used Keith Johnson and you are correct, we could upload the completed timetable into Bromcom but couldn't use it to make any changes etc. however I would ask how many changes would you make in a year that you wouldn't do directly within Curriculum? This year we have moved to the Bromcom e-Timetable software and our member of staff responsible for the timetable has found it a challenge however this could be because it's their first year doing the timetable.

This is the script I used to create folders and set permissions, not sure if it's what you want though. $Folders = Import-Csv "csv file name and location e.g. \\computername\folder\" #Change this file path to location of CSV to be used ForEach ($Folder in $Folders) { # These are the variables used when assigning permissions. The usernames are read from the CSV. $Username = $Folder.Username $Staff1 = $Folder.Staff1 $Staff2 = $Folder.Staff2 $Staff3 = $Folder.Staff3 $Staff4 = $Folder.Staff4 $Staff5 = $Folder.Staff5 $Staff6 = $Folder.Staff6 $Staff7 = $Folder.Staff7 $Drive = "\\computername\parentfolder" # This is the path of the folders to be created New-Item -Name $Username -ItemType directory -Path $Drive # Change this path to file path to be used e.g. "\\servername\sharename\$Username" -ItemType Directory $acl = Get-Acl -Path "$Drive\$username" $acl.SetAccessRuleProtection($true,$false) #This line prevents inheritance from parent folder # If object inheritance is turned off on the share this will give an error as it cannot deny the inheritance permission as it is already stopped. # This has no negative effect on the folder creation for the user. $permission0 = $Username, 'FullControl', 'ContainerInherit, ObjectInherit', 'None', 'Allow' $permission1 = $Staff1, 'FullControl', 'ContainerInherit, ObjectInherit', 'None', 'Allow' $permission2 = $Staff2, 'FullControl', 'ContainerInherit, ObjectInherit', 'None', 'Allow' $permission3 = $Staff3, 'FullControl', 'ContainerInherit, ObjectInherit', 'None', 'Allow' $permission4 = $Staff4, 'FullControl', 'ContainerInherit, ObjectInherit', 'None', 'Allow' $permission5 = $Staff5, 'FullControl', 'ContainerInherit, ObjectInherit', 'None', 'Allow' $permission6 = $Staff6, 'FullControl', 'ContainerInherit, ObjectInherit', 'None', 'Allow' $permission7 = $Staff7, 'FullControl', 'ContainerInherit, ObjectInherit', 'None', 'Allow' # This denotes what level of access each user is given. A seperate permission for each use is defined $rule0 = New-Object -TypeName System.Security.AccessControl.FileSystemAccessRule -ArgumentList $permission0 $rule1 = New-Object -TypeName System.Security.AccessControl.FileSystemAccessRule -ArgumentList $permission1 $rule2 = New-Object -TypeName System.Security.AccessControl.FileSystemAccessRule -ArgumentList $permission2 $rule3 = New-Object -TypeName System.Security.AccessControl.FileSystemAccessRule -ArgumentList $permission3 $rule4 = New-Object -TypeName System.Security.AccessControl.FileSystemAccessRule -ArgumentList $permission4 $rule5 = New-Object -TypeName System.Security.AccessControl.FileSystemAccessRule -ArgumentList $permission5 $rule6 = New-Object -TypeName System.Security.AccessControl.FileSystemAccessRule -ArgumentList $permission6 $rule7 = New-Object -TypeName System.Security.AccessControl.FileSystemAccessRule -ArgumentList $permission7 # The permissions are now used to create rules that will be applied to the object using the below commands. $acl.ADDAccessRule($rule0) $acl.ADDAccessRule($rule1) $acl.ADDAccessRule($rule2) $acl.ADDAccessRule($rule3) $acl.ADDAccessRule($rule4) $acl.ADDAccessRule($rule5) $acl.ADDAccessRule($rule6) $acl.ADDAccessRule($rule7) # These rules are added to the directory created however they are not yet set $acl | Set-Acl -Path "$Drive\$Username" # Now that the rules are defined and added they are applied usning this line } The csv looks something like thislike this Username Staff1 Staff2 Staff3 Staff4 Staff5 Staff6 Staff7 folder owner Line manager Business manager SLT1 SLT2 SLT3 HR1 HR2

I've used PowerShell for something similar for our DT department in the past. The way the DT dept. wanted it was each student had a folder with full permission, certain staff members had full permission and anyone else had no permission so were unable to access it, it worked well and took about an hour to do and I'm not great with PowerShell. I also disabled inheritance from parent folders in the script.

Have you tried using something like Fiddler 4 to see if there are any other sites being used that may need to be unblocked?

Hi All, This year our SLT have opted to use the Bromcom eTimetable software as we pay for it as part of our package. I have lost count the number of times our staff member doing the timetable has reported they have lost work due to the system crashing or them not being able to open saved files correctly (I have seen them not being able to open files and Bromcom have had to fix this which they did very quickly). I was just wondering if anyone else uses this software and if you do are you seeing the same problems we do? Thanks Noel

We've started charging departments for any replacements now, hopefully that will have an impact here.

We moved from Impero to Senso in September and haven't looked back. Yes we have had a few small problems but nothing like we did with Impero and Senso do actively resolve the problems quickly and are open to recommendations.

OUr DT department has a Wanhao Duplicator 4s, around £600 on Amazon which is above what you were looking to spend but it does have an enclosure and a Duel extruder. The software that comes with it isn't the best but it works.