Default location for OST files GPO, what happens when you change it
We're migrating to Windows7 and converting everyone from roaming to local profiles in the process. I'm currently using User Config/Admin templates/Microsoft Office Outlook 2007/Miscellaneous/PST...
View ArticleHow to check what gpo's apply to a group of users when they log on to a...
I need to check what GPO's apply to a group of users when they log on, what order they are applied and what the gpo's actually do.I'm new to GP and would like some training with this regard.Is there a...
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Administratively assigned offline files - Always available offline not...
Environment: Servers: Server 2008 R2, Clients: Windows 7 Enterprise SP1Folder Redirection: \\fileserver\UserData\%USERNAME%\Documents (Music, pictures etc. follow...
View ArticleFolder Redirection issue
Hello,I have configured new GPO which redirects users Documents folder to new network share. This GPO is linked to OU2. There is existing Documents redirection GPO linked to OU1. Our workstations are...
View Articleforce users to save file only in a specific folder in their machines
is there a way to force users to save file only in a specific folder in their machines by group policythis will ease the data backup and restore for me I just need to backup that folder only
View ArticleManaging IE10 on 2008R2
Can someone please clarify if you can use GPP on a 2008R2 server to manage the settings for IE10 on Windows 7?I have updated my central store to the latest 2012/W8 policy definitions and they are...
View ArticleSwitch Software Installation GPOs from computer to user assignment?
We only use computer based software installation policies, but would like to convert to user assignment for laptop users who mostly use their laptops out of the office. They have admin rights, so...
View ArticleGroup Policy Printers - Event 4098
Hello Everyone and thanks in advance,We recently rolled out Printers via GPP, the server we are using is Server 2008 R2 and also functions as a Domain Controller. The clients are receiving their...
View ArticleImplementing Local Policy for taskkill on Win7Switch User as Group Policy
Hello,I would appreciate any suggestions on how i can implement the following at an OU group policy level to affect all the win7 machines in the OU. The machines have Switch User enabled This works...
View ArticleGPO Internet Explorer Maintenance missing in WS 2008 R2
Hi allsuddenly I missed the Internet Explorer Maintenance in WS 2008 R2, when I show the settings tab on the GPO it self its showing properly, but I cant find it when I try to edit.any assistance on...
View ArticleUSB block but Want to Data card works
We want to block USB Storage via Group Policy and allow keyboard, mouse, printers and USB Data card works. Please suggest me any freeware software or group policy seeings which can I manage...
View ArticleStop user access to control panel
I've come across students who are copying the control panel shortcuts from somewhere onto a second drive on domain computers.If they click on one of the copied shortcuts it opens up the corresponding...
View ArticleLogon script needed to list user permissions for local admin rights
What i'm needing is a logon script (or some other way) to get the local admin rights of the users for this one company we manage.Some users have rights to install software, others don't and the office...
View ArticleHow often are policies applied in domains
Hello all, I´ll appreciate if you can help me with the following. We need to know how often (mins, hours) are the policies applied. We recently applied a policy and we need to know how many time...
View ArticleHow to Restrict Ping, Network Access of Domain Computers from Workgroup
Hi All,I am facing the following scenario to implement in our enviroment. 1. Restrict Ping, Network share access from Workgroup Computer to Domain Computers. The same should allow only for...
View ArticleRoaming Profiled Failed
Currently, I'm having problem with my Group Policy, after I set Roaming Profile Path in Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > System > UserProfile . I still can't login with...
View Articlelocal Group policy editor (windows 8): disable built in speakers
Hi I am looking for a solution where:I can disable the laptop built in speakers, but when a headphone jack is inserted, the sound should be enabled for that.I needed to know whether it can be...
View ArticleCannot configure IE8 home page via GPP for Windows 7 64-bit
Home page is set to Intranet by a Internet Maintenance GPO.We would like to set 2 home page tabs for laptops with the Internet-accessible site on top and the Intranet site second so the users don't get...
View ArticleOffice 2013 GPO using ADMX/ADML files
Originally posted to Office 2013 forum but didn't get any replies. Any ideas?We are running Active Directory 2003 and we have GPOs configured for Office 2003, 2007, and 2010. We would also like to...
View ArticleGPO Backup Failed ( Windows 2008 R2 )
Hello,I'm trying to Backup one of the GPO but unable and found following Error LOGs.Any Ideas Please.=============================================================================================GPO:...
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