local administrator account locked out.
Hi all, I have a XP machine that is a member of Win2008 domain and the local administrator account is locked out Is it possible for the local administrator account to be locked out ? I rebooted the PC...
View ArticleOffice 2007 Configuration via group policy
Right now Office configures itself automatically when a user logs in for the first time. Due to our Microsoft Office 365 migration that we are about to begin, we'll need to manually reconfigure office...
View ArticleAdd local intranet site and automatically detect intranet network enabled via...
I have a mix of IE7 and IE8 machines that I need to add a specific URL into the "local intranet" zone, then also make sure that the "automatically detect intranet network" option is enabled. I need to...
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Office 2010 + MOSS2007 + GPO, People Picker does not work in the Office 2010 DIP
Hi,I am not sure if this is the right forum for this issue, but it has something to do with GPOs.I work in a large environment where a GPO is rolled out for Office 2010. Now, I have the situation that...
View ArticleFolder Redirection - Wrong final path
About a month ago I've noticed the desktop folder redirection has stopped working as expected.For example:User 1's desktop folder should be redirected to...
View ArticleTerminal service access
I've been given an extract of the domain admin users and have reviewed them as part of an audit I'm busy with with. All users are appropriate1) I've then been given an extract of all AD users showing...
View ArticleWhy Account:rename administrator account works only on Domain Security Policy...
I try to deploy Account:rename administrator account group policy to any client computer joined to domain controller in windows server 2003, However the policy seem to works only on Domain Security...
View ArticleProblem with Policy "Display information about previous logons during user...
Hello,I've a problem with the Policy "Setting Display information about previous logons during user logon". It is applied correctly on computer, but I can't login anymore and message "Security policies...
View ArticlePrinter Group Policy
Hi,We have already deployed printer through Group Policy (Windows Server 2008 R2).Now we are planning to change printer functionality from Server A to Server B. I know that how to deploy through...
View ArticleRegional Options preference not applying
Hi,I am attemtping to enforce UK region settings on some printer release workstations. I have set this using Regional Options GPP, RSOP reports that the setting has been applied successfully but alas...
View ArticleQuestion about deploying software on a rapid timetable
Hey all, I'm starting to learn about Group Policy and have been given a test ou at my workplace to learn more. One question I have is how are people keeping up with software that gets updated...
View ArticleInternet Explorer Maintenance GPO
Hi Guys,We currently use the Internet Explorer Maintenance policy under USer configuration to set our users Homepage, we need to change this to a new site but when we go to edit the GPO the Internet...
View ArticlePower settings via GPO in classroom environment?
Hey All,I'm fairly new to Group Policy and have been tasked with coming up with a GPO to apply to classroom computers that will address user's needs during the day while being strict to conserve power...
View ArticleIncorrect drive letter when mapping drives
I have 2 Group Policies that map drives for users. The first maps drives K and L. the second automatically creates a Home Directory for the user, redirects the My Documents folder to their Home Drive...
View Articlew2k3 DC shows error when excluding windows xp from folder redirection GPO
Im testing a gpo that enables folder redirection for the desktop and mydocs folders. I'd like to exclude windows XP clients (and older), so I uncheck the box that reads:"Also apply redirection policy...
View ArticleInstall a GPO over a VPN Link
Hi,I am checking if gpo's install over vpn? I have a msi that is set to all computer accounts over the network. We have an old Windows 2000 Radius server where the vpn accounts are created.The VPN...
View ArticleGPO refresh over VPN connection
Hi there,I understand that when a client (windows 7) connects to a network over VPN or the cable gets plugged in after the computer has been started, that the client will look for a DC and fetch the...
View ArticleApplying Computer GPO over VPN without Rebooting
Hello All,I have a weird issue which doesn't make sense. lol.. as always.Anyways, I'm trying to apply a computer policy the locks down USB and DVD devices on user machines. Currently this policy...
View ArticlePAC file configuration for different locations
Hi,Currently I am doing an Exchange migration project.The organization has 1300 users in which 200 are Laptop users. The Laptop users will be travel from one Development Center to another. The users...
View ArticleDo GPOs affect PCs that VPN?
I have around 15 people that are going through a VPN to get to their work computers as they travel. Well I am about to push out a GPO to all my desktops for some security updates and GUI changes. Now...
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