Some Windows 8.1 GPO settings have no effects
I´m trying to customize Windows 8.1 visual look By setting some GPO:s, and even when I see with resultant, that my settings are inherited, they has still no visual effect. These settings are:"Force a...
View Articleredirecting my documents to users home folder
I have followed all of the suggestions I have read in here and none have helped. I have gone to the gpm and then the folder redirection and under properties told it to redirect it to the users home...
View Article8.1 drive mapping
Before upgrading to 8.1 from 8.0pro I managed to network an external drive to my pc for backup purposes. After upgrading to 8.1 however, I'm no longer able to access or network the drive. It is a...
View ArticleDisable Programs and Features of Windows 7 using GPO
Hi all,How do i disable Programs and Features in control panel of Windows 7 using GPO.
View ArticleGpt.ini mismach
Hi,I have 3 domain controllers1.Id-dc1 - its the main dc (server2008 R2)2.id-dc2 (server2008 R2)3.id-dc3 (server2003)On Id-dc1(server2008 r2) & id-dc3(server2003) the sysvol folder its good the...
View ArticleGroup Policy applied but has no effect
Hi,We upgraded our domain controllers from server 2003 to server 2008 R2. No action was made on GPs beside the /gpprep.This week we created a group policy to disable Automatic Updates. Running...
View Articleupgrade Group Policy Central Store
Hi everyone, Currently I have a windows server 2008 R2 domain environment with windows 7 client computers, the policy definitions are stored in the Central Store. I have a very simple question but I...
View ArticleGpresult html report creation not working for computer settings
When I try and run a gpresult. all I get is this at the command prompt (as administrator). gpresult /h c:\report.htmlERROR:The error is particulary helpful ;-)I can successfully create a xml file with...
View ArticleGPO Security Zones and Content Ratings "Modify Settings" buttons are disabled
Task: Trying to modify a GPO so that specific users who logon to Remote Desktop Servers will have a lower Internet security level for Internet Explorer. We have two Windows Server 2008 Domain...
View ArticleMicrosoft Silverlight deployment
Does Microsoft have an MSI file that can be downloaded to install Microsoft Silverlight via GPO? If not how do you install MS Silverlight to a bunch of workstations using a GPO that is not an MSI file.
View ArticleWhy there is only "New folder" option when I right click on...
Hi,someone can explain me why when I right click on some specific folders, I only have the right to create new folder but not to create new document or new text file ? Is there a way to add more...
View ArticleGroup policy acts unexpectedly
Hello,I am trying to solve a problem in my domain environment. I am out of ideas. Company decided to force specific sceensaver and custom Power management.I set it as showed in attached file, but there...
View ArticleIs there a way to save the default or last user account on UAC prompt ?
HelloI have UAC enabled and configured to prompt when I need to elevate my privileges.I would like to know if there is a way to save a specific login (or the last one) ?Indeed, I am logged with a no...
View ArticleDeleting and Restoring GPO in ADC
Hi All,I have a Windows server 2008R2 DC and ADC. I have configured GPO's in DC. I am in a fix about a scenario,If I delete a GPO from ADC, whether it is completely deleted from the domain or will it...
View ArticleNewer GPO Import from Windows 2012 to Windows 2008 R2 DC
We have a large Windows 2008 R2 forest and a few isolated forests with Windows 2012 DCs. W2012 environment is using some latest/newer GPOs. We are looking to consolidate the forests and bringing all...
View ArticleRegistristy path for checking " Service accounts must be blocked from...
Can anyone please help me to get the registristy path for checking " Service accounts must be blocked from interactive login"
View ArticleGranular Password Settings
Hi,I have following questions on the deployment:1) Do the deployment impact existing user if the settings apply to new global security group?2) Do I get the standard windows pop out message about...
View ArticleNew Domain policy not working
I have duplicate existing <Default Domain Policy> to <Win7 - EC-Domain> with some modification on password complexity, minimum number of password character and password age settings....
View Article2008R2 IE 11 Group Policy Preference Proxy Configuration Issues
I've been mulling this problem over for a while and I finally have to accept I can't use IE Maintenance anymore for managing proxy settings. I've been reading up on how to make Server 2008 R2 work...
View ArticleGPO on local PC not working
Hello, guys.I've been running into a problem lately. We are currently trying to automate the printer-installation in our company by using VBScripts.Right now I have a OU set up with several computers...
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