Re: Is it possible to make changes to a group policy through script?



On Wed, 18 Oct 2006 01:01:01 -0700, Brian Nielsen <BrianNielsen@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

Hi

I need to set the group policy setting "Always wait for the network at
computer startup and logon" on all Windows XP machines in the network, to
make XP apply group policies at logon time and alter group memberships on
each logon.

I can't do it on the domain controller because XP be default apply group
policies asynchronously and therefore the setting will not be active when a
user logon.

The question 2-sided:
1. Is there a way to change this setting using a script on the local machine?

2. If it is not possible to do it by script, what is the easiest way to
apply this change in an environment consisting of Win2k3 DC's and Windows XP
workstations?

Thanx in advance for any help.

Best regards
Brian Nielsen

After setting the policy, force it to update using GPUpdate.

See tip 4620 » How do I force Windows XP Local Group Policy to update?
in the 'Tips & Tricks' at http://www.jsifaq.com

Jerold Schulman
Windows Server MVP
JSI, Inc.
http://www.jsiinc.com
http://www.jsifaq.com
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