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Even if the server it's calling is no longer around
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Even if the server it's calling is no longer around

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I have an AD server that under the System folder I have a folder called WinsockServices with some references to old server. Do I need the WinsockServices or how do I change the entries within the folder. 
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I have an AD server that under the System folder I have a folder called WinsockServices with some references to old server. Do I need the WinsockServices or how do I change the entries within the folder. 

WinsockServices in Active Directory

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