whats the best way to map the network drives for multiple users in AD...
we have windows server 2008 & windows 2012 AD environment with around 450 users of Windows 7,8 &10. Currently we are running .bat script(containing all network mappings for all Users) through...
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Hi All,In one of the server group policy configured for remote desktop access and now we have removed the server from that policy, but the settings which is configured in policy is still applying to...
View ArticleGroup Policy migration from one Forrest to another
We are in the process of prepping for a domain migration where we are migrating everyone from one forest to another one. As part of this migration, we need to migration Group Policies. From what I have...
View ArticleSoftware restrictions not functioning as expected. Whitelisting
In order to satisfy certain requirements I set out with a goal of locking down a Win 10 Pro laptop to be able to do almost nothing except, launch vpn software, VDI client, and have windows defender...
View ArticlePassword history reduced
Hello all,i will make is short and simpleDoes reducing the password history from 24 to 6 in password policy, will it have any impact on the existing users?RegardAamir MasthanNA
View ArticleGPO Internet Explorer 11 - Unable to add Administrative template to DC
Hi All.I'm having quite a challenge around here.I'm trying to set a GPO for IE proxy configuration in my organization, the thing is that when I try to create the GPO I only have Internet Explorer up to...
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Hi,“Do Not save encrypted pages to Disk” need to be unchecked from IE 11 in the below path. Please how do i find the GPO settings or registry settings which required to change in Windows 7...
View ArticleGPO Failing
My policy that specifies the Default Connection URL for RemoteApp and Desktop Connections is failing to apply.A GPResult states:{4D2F9B6F-1E52-4711-A382-6A8B1A003DE6} failed due to the error listed...
View ArticleCustomise Start layout and Task-bar
I exported the the PC "master" start layout using the command: Export-StartLayout –path <path><file name>.xml in Power-Shell.I settled it in User Configuration > Administrative...
View ArticleEnable Local GPO for Windows Installer RDS Compatibility using Powershell
Hello I have an application to install on multiple remove servers. We typically do this using a remote connection to the servers through PowerShell and then have each server run a batch file stored...
View ArticlePrinter Policy
Hello everyone. In my scenario, I have a print server set up with approx. 150 printers. All of my printers have settings enabled to require a passcode at the printer to start their jobs. My users have...
View ArticleChanging the system date, time and/or time zone
I am using windows 2012rs Datacenter server. I need to give permission one user to change Time and Timezone I have to configure user right GPO but after applying this policy its asking administrator...
View Articlenet use command script can not be executed on win server 2016 group policy
DearI meet a strange problem. My server all are standalone.When I create a bat script within net use i: //***/myshare. Then I add it into local group policy gpedit.msc->computer setting->windows...
View ArticleGroup Policy Error: A referral was returned from the server
I'm stumped on this one.I have an AD environment with five sites, ten domain controllers. All DCs are running Server 2012 R2 and that is also the functional level of the domain. I built up a new...
View ArticleOU GPOs not applying on Windows 10 computers
I have a specific issue and searching cannot see anything similar.We have a windows 2008r2 domain (yes i know and i am planning on upgrading this). We have workstations running Windows 10.Now if i...
View ArticleWindows 10 Bitlocker
We currently enforce BL on machines that have a TPM chip. The GPO will prompt to activate the TPM, restart, export the key to AD and start encrypting. However, recently we run into some issues where it...
View ArticleGPO only applying at rebooting
GPO only applying at rebooting , if system shut down then power on GPO not applying.windows 10 and windows 7 systems
View ArticleUser Experiences on the Same Device.
Hello, First off, I am not sure if this question is being asked in the correct location or not. If not, I apologize. I am a bit of a novice with Active Directory and Group Policy and am having an issue...
View ArticleHow to apply WMI namespace with a script ?
Hello, I have to make some changes on WMI namespace rights using GPO. I tried to follow this post to create a script that replicate the changes following this post:...
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Windows 10 V1803 - Group Policy Objects - Unable to do Start Search
Dear Experts,I would like to take your advice, that the mentioned GPOs have been mapped for Windows 10 Machines and the GPO is making some conflict and does not allowing us to use the Left Click...
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