GPO

Office GPO installed with update?

I installed the Office 2007 Compatibility update to our users with Office 2003. Some of these users also have Office 2003. Some users are receiving a message :"You are attempting to open a file that was created in an earlier version of Microsoft Office. This file type is blocked this version by...

Answer Question   |  May 15 2008   0:01 AM GMT   |  asked by Abccomputer
Microsoft Office 2007, SBS 2003 R2, Group Policy

how to create a shortcut USING gpos

I need to create a desktop shortcut for VBs for users using an application mapped from the network.I have 100 users just need to create a desktop shortcut to open an application run from my network drive and them apply to my gpos OU.thanks

View Answer   |  Mar 26 2008   5:40 AM GMT   |  asked by Pirulin
Virus Bulletin (VB), Antivirus, GPO

What are the requirements for an Active Directory Client? How can a client PC retrieve the GPO setting from Active Directory Server.

What are the requirement for Active Directory Client. How an client PC retrieve the GPO setting from Active Directory Server. Can a Linux PC retrieve GPO setting from Active Directory Server? Can a Linux PC retrieve Network and Security setting from GPO? what are the steps when a when a windows...

View Answer   |  Mar 21 2008   3:25 PM GMT   |  asked by WinIT ATE
Active Directory, GPO, Group Policy

DNS does not work due to GPO setting not clearing out of registry

This is more an answer than a question, but it may help someone, took us a long time to figure out.We have been battling an issue with XP SP2 laptops going on and off the domain for quite a while, and now figured out how to fix this. First the issue: Environment: Window 2003 SP2 domain with XP...

Answer Question   |  Mar 19 2008   3:55 PM GMT   |  asked by Blouwagie
DNS errors, GPO, Windows XP

Group Policy- folders on redirected desktop not appearing

Hello.I have successfully redirected the desktop for our users. I want to create folders on the desktop and place shortcuts in the folders.I have created folders in the directory that is used as the redirected desktop but they do not appear for the users. Shortcuts placed directly in the desktop...

View Answer   |  Mar 16 2008   1:24 PM GMT   |  asked by Tantster
GPO, Windows Server 2003, Group Policy

General Access Error using Script on Domain PCs

I am running a VBscript through a GPO to change the Local Administrator password on all workstations in my domain. In order to test this, I did the following:I created a Test OU, and applied the GPO solely to that. I took a test box and moved it into the Test OU. Then I had the GPO in question run...

View Answer   |  Mar 13 2008   7:38 PM GMT   |  asked by Lonewolfbw
Active Directory, Group Policy, VBScript

Prevent users from stopping services on workstations

Using GPO, how can I prevent users from stopping the Symantec AntiVirus service on workstations?

View Answer   |  Mar 13 2008   11:57 AM GMT   |  asked by Fanie
GPO, User permissions, Group Policy

Can I use a GPO to stop users from changing information in Windows folders?

Our company has a share called "ClientStore" where we store all client information. Within the "ClientStore" folder we have a letter for each letter in the alphabet. Then we have another folder with the client's company name within the folder that the client's company name starts with. Then we have...

View Answer   |  Feb 26 2008   4:01 PM GMT   |  asked by Windows Security ATE
Windows Security, Active Directory, GPO

Why can’t I open this Group Policy object?

I am unable to open a Group Policy Object. The system cannot find the path specified in Windows Server 2003. I can open about half of the GPOs and edit them, but I can't open the other half. If I rebuild the GPO, it works fine. I have run DCDIAG (Clean), GPOTOOL (Clean), I have checked with ADSI...

View Answer   |  Feb 25 2008   9:27 PM GMT   |  asked by Windows Security ATE
Windows Security, Group Policy Objects, Windows Server 2003

GPO linked to site

I have a question about gpo's I cannot find in my book. when a gpo is applied to a domain, it does NOT filter down to its child domains. it must be applied to the child domains also. my question is about gpo's applied to sites.does a gpo applied to a site filter down to all domains within the...

View Answer   |  Feb 21 2008   9:30 PM GMT   |  asked by Computertodd
GPO, Group Policy, Active Directory

Auto Archiving in Outlook 2003

I have been able to remove the Auto Archive button using the OUTLK11.ADM and GPO. What I cannot find an answer to is whether or not this policy turns off Auto Archive if it was previously enabled, or if it just removes the options for users to configure Auto Archive. If it only hides the ability...

Answer Question   |  Dec 20 2007   5:55 PM GMT   |  asked by Tim-mace
Outlook 2003, GPO, AutoArchive

Group Policy problems

Hi all,I have a server 2003 which works as a file and backup server and DNS for about 30 computers. for some reason i have lost all privileges. when i try to share a folder for a specific user. I cannot, in the location to search for users it doesnt show my DC it only shows my local computer. also...

View Answer   |  Dec 6 2007   6:24 AM GMT   |  asked by STV
Windows Server 2003, GPO, DNS

GP to prevent domain users from installing any software

Dear All,I have Windows 2003 domain and some users have local admin rights. I would like to prevent these users from installing any software on their PCs.Thanks and regards,Ziad

View Answer   |  Oct 24 2007   5:13 PM GMT   |  asked by Zsababa
GPO, Windows Server 2003