Delete all Windows XP settings from group policies
I have upgraded all my workstations to Windows 7 and now I would like to remove all settings in my policies that effect only Windows XP systems and leave everything that effects my Windows 7 systems....
View ArticleEvent id 1110 Group Policy problem
On Server 2008 R2 Enterprise, I keep getting event id 1110 errors from Group Policy, indicating Windows cannot tell if the user and computer are in the same forest. I can't find any obvious issue on...
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Unable to edit Default Domain policy on Server 2012 R2 domain controller
Hello,I recently built a Server 2012 R2 domain controller and added it to my domain. When trying to edit the default domain policy I get the following error:I can make edits to other GPO objects. All...
View ArticleGruop Policy Guru? Group Policy and Windows 7 erratic and inconsistant.
I've had a premier call open with MS since August. This week I had a Microsoft Technician in-house. Though we eliminated some possibilities, we're not really closer to a cause or solution.Every time...
View Articlecross forest processing of gpo (password policy)
We have cross forest processing going on due to a stricter password policy from forestA to forestB users. ForestB\User must continually receive the default password policy from ForestA.Our concern is...
View ArticleGPO Internet Explorer maintenance Issues
HI,I have create the GPO to push the IE FAV Folders and links. But i cannot find in any of my Clients? only the DC i have applied can see it. IE 8 . All my clients are Windows 7 and IE 9 to 11?AS
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GPO for firewall inbound connections still allows change from "Block...
Hello,I found an interesting issue where I set a GPO to control the firewall policy to "Block (default)" the inbound connections, however that setting is not completely enforced. It still allows an...
View ArticleDefault printer - GPO problem
Hi all, We have a policy in the domain to install printers to users. In this policy we have not defined any default printer for the user to choose the one they prefer. No user was having trouble,...
View ArticleHow to disable only inactive firewall notification in the action center by GPO
HiI need to disable only inactive notifications firewall in the action center PCs through GPO.I have seen several posts and it seems possible disable by GPO only all notifications in the action center...
View ArticleIs \\\NETLOGON\ the best place to launch .bat and .vbs scripts for GPO clients?
I am trying to figure out what the optimal shared location is for launching a script via GPO, that will put specific shortcuts on my users' taskbar when when they first login to Windows 7 and create...
View ArticleUsers Folder Shared Automatically
Hi!Many of our domain connected pcs are automatically sharing the users folder on their pcs. How can we disable it through Group Policy instead of disabling it separately on each pc?DC: Windows 2008...
View ArticleDaylight Saving Time in Windows 7 ultimate SP 1
Dear Sir, I am from India and using Windows 7 ultimate SP1 on my PC. My clock in the above windows does not get changed automatically and a message is displaying -...
View ArticleCan I force Windows Update to "receive updates for windows and other...
I would like to force Windows Update to "receive updates for windows and other products" using group a policy. Is that possible?I am not using WSUS.I would like the policy to apply to Win7 / 2008 R2...
View Articleconfigure TCP/IP alternate configuration
Hi,is there a way to configure TCP/IP for an alternate configuration in group policy? I know you can disable APIPA through registry, but I can't find how configue alternate configuration. Thank you.
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How can my .pac file change dynamically based on the physical site Im located...
Hello,Users travel from one location to another which requires their laptops to 'load/use' a different .pac file for Internet connectivity, which is the option below. How/where do I config Group...
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Set Security Level per Security Zone in IE
I am trying to set the Trusted Security Zone to Low in IE (all versions).I have made the change under Computer > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Internet Explorer > Internet...
View ArticleHow to run local script on client with group policy?
Is there a way to launch a local .cmd batch file with Group Policy? I have a migration project where a number of PS and .cmd scripts are being distributed with GPP (no passwords involved). These...
View ArticleSever 2012 biometric framework domain log in applications
Hey for a school project i need an application that can be blocked as a "biometric log in application". I tried rohos free facial recognition but i don't think the windows biometric framework (WBF) GPO...
View ArticleObtain Microsoft softwares installed on computers and servers with cd-key
Hi,to check our Microsoft licenses and value if change the Microsoft License Program I need to obtain the Microsoft software installed on any computer and server of my domain.
View ArticleHow do you map network on Windows 8.1?
Anyone know how to map network on Windows 8.1? I've searched the web and can't find anything regarding 8.1.
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