Re: GPedit.msc vs GPMC

Jim B wrote:
Hi,

When I run a report on any particualr computer/user combination via
GPMC I get a nice report of all the settings that are applied to that
particular system.

ok.

However when I actually log into the system (in
this case winxp sp2) and run gpedit.msc I get a completely different
answer.

gpedit is at its name indicates the editor to edit the local group policies. If you want a report like GPMC you have to use rsop.msc

HTH
Norbert
--
Dilbert's words of wisdom #10: I don't have an attitude problem. You
have a perception problem.

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