Re: group policy preferences

I tried that switch but it doesn't seem to list anything in the
preferences...here's what I got for an example, however the GPO DOES have
the IE7 settings (preferences)



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Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.

C:\Documents and Settings\test>gpresult /z

Microsoft (R) Windows (R) XP Operating System Group Policy Result tool v2.0
Copyright (C) Microsoft Corp. 1981-2001

Created On 4/23/2008 at 8:29:50 AM


RSOP results for USD\test on TST-WKS3 : Logging Mode
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OS Type: Microsoft Windows XP Professional
OS Configuration: Member Workstation
OS Version: 5.1.2600
Domain Name: USD
Domain Type: Windows 2000
Site Name: Union
Roaming Profile:
Local Profile: C:\Documents and Settings\test
Connected over a slow link?: No


COMPUTER SETTINGS
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CN=TST-WKS3,OU=script,DC=usd,DC=local
Last time Group Policy was applied: 4/23/2008 at 6:53:32 AM
Group Policy was applied from: srv-dc1.usd.local
Group Policy slow link threshold: 500 kbps

Applied Group Policy Objects
-----------------------------
ShockwaveTest
Default Domain Policy
Global Settings

The following GPOs were not applied because they were filtered out
-------------------------------------------------------------------
Local Group Policy
Filtering: Not Applied (Empty)

The computer is a part of the following security groups:
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BUILTIN\Administrators
Everyone
Debugger Users
BUILTIN\Users
NT AUTHORITY\NETWORK
NT AUTHORITY\Authenticated Users
TST-WKS3$
Domain Computers

Resultant Set Of Policies for Computer:
----------------------------------------

Software Installations
----------------------
GPO: ShockwaveTest
Name: Adobe Shockwave Player
Version: 11.0
Deployment State: Assigned
Source:
\\Srv-file2\software\share\Shockwave\sw_lic_fu
ll_installer.msi
AutoInstall: True
Origin: Applied Application

GPO: ShockwaveTest
Name: Adobe Flash Player 9 ActiveX
Version: 9.0
Deployment State: Assigned
Source:
\\Srv-file2\software\share\Flash\install_flash
_player_active_x.msi
AutoInstall: True
Origin: Removed Package

GPO: ShockwaveTest
Name: Adobe Shockwave Player
Version: 11.0
Deployment State: Assigned
Source:
\\Srv-file2\software\share\Shockwave\sw_lic_fu
ll_installer.msi
AutoInstall: True
Origin: Removed Package

GPO: ShockwaveTest
Name: Adobe Flash Player 9 ActiveX
Version: 9.0
Deployment State: Assigned
Source:
\\Srv-file2\software\share\Flash\install_flash
_player_active_x.msi
AutoInstall: True
Origin: Applied Application

Startup Scripts
---------------
N/A

Shutdown Scripts
----------------
N/A

Account Policies
----------------
GPO: Default Domain Policy
Policy: MinimumPasswordAge
Computer Setting: N/A

GPO: Default Domain Policy
Policy: PasswordHistorySize
Computer Setting: N/A

GPO: Default Domain Policy
Policy: MinimumPasswordLength
Computer Setting: N/A

GPO: Default Domain Policy
Policy: LockoutBadCount
Computer Setting: N/A

GPO: Default Domain Policy
Policy: MaximumPasswordAge
Computer Setting: 4294967295

Audit Policy
------------
N/A

User Rights
-----------
N/A

Security Options
----------------
GPO: Default Domain Policy
Policy: RequireLogonToChangePassword
Computer Setting: Not Enabled

GPO: Default Domain Policy
Policy: PasswordComplexity
Computer Setting: Not Enabled

GPO: Default Domain Policy
Policy: ForceLogoffWhenHourExpire
Computer Setting: Not Enabled

GPO: Default Domain Policy
Policy: ClearTextPassword
Computer Setting: Not Enabled

Event Log Settings
------------------
N/A

Restricted Groups
-----------------
N/A

System Services
---------------
N/A

Registry Settings
-----------------
N/A

File System Settings
--------------------
N/A

Public Key Policies
-------------------
N/A

Administrative Templates
------------------------
GPO: Global Settings
Setting: Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows
NT\CurrentVersion\W
inlogon
State: Enabled


USER SETTINGS
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CN=test,OU=TestOU2,DC=usd,DC=local
Last time Group Policy was applied: 4/23/2008 at 8:27:46 AM
Group Policy was applied from: srv-dc1.usd.local
Group Policy slow link threshold: 500 kbps

Applied Group Policy Objects
-----------------------------
TestGPO2

The following GPOs were not applied because they were filtered out
-------------------------------------------------------------------
Local Group Policy
Filtering: Not Applied (Empty)

The user is a part of the following security groups:
----------------------------------------------------
Domain Users
Everyone
BUILTIN\Users
NT AUTHORITY\INTERACTIVE
NT AUTHORITY\Authenticated Users
LOCAL
Public File Share Access

Resultant Set Of Policies for User:
------------------------------------

Software Installations
----------------------
N/A

Public Key Policies
-------------------
N/A

Administrative Templates
------------------------
N/A

Folder Redirection
------------------
N/A

Internet Explorer Browser User Interface
----------------------------------------
N/A

Internet Explorer Connection
----------------------------
N/A

Internet Explorer URLs
----------------------
N/A

Internet Explorer Security
--------------------------
N/A

Internet Explorer Programs
--------------------------
N/A

C:\Documents and Settings\test>


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"John Whites" <whitesj@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:OdLvZAUpIHA.524@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Other settings are applying fine, just the IE7 homepage for instance will
not apply. I've tried it in several different GPOs with several different
users and it doesn't seem to be functioning correctly...I haven't had any
problems with any other policies.

"lforbes" <lforbes@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:4911D148-717E-4681-8F96-532FD5C3371A@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Hi,

Do you have any other Group Policies or are these the only ones? Are the
other Group Policies working?

More than likely if a policy doesn't apply, DNS is to blame. I am not
sure
of your setup but I have my DNS troubleshooting *** here:

http://www.sd61.bc.ca/windows2000/dns.htm

I have my settings set fine and all my IE 7 settings are working.

Also you might be able to use Group Policy Management Console to test
what
settings are applying.

Cheers,
Lara


"John Whites" wrote:

Has anyone had any problems with the preferences not working
correctly/acting funny?

For instance:

I created a NEW OU blocked policy inhertance(to make sure NOTHING was
interfering), then linked a new gpo to this OU and applied a new IE7
preference setting, and in it I changed the security level to medium and
the
homepage url.

So i dropped a user in this new ou and logged in and bam...nothing was
applied. I'm having lots of trouble getting these IE settings to apply
in
other areas of my domain as well.

Also the tool to edit the IE7 preferences appears to be bugged...you'll
notice if you hit custom on the security settings and if you change
something or whatever and hit ok..if you go back, whatever you changed
most
likely will not be changed. It will be back to default...an example of a
setting is "run signed active x controls". You can change it to enable,
and
hit ok. If you go back it will be set at "prompt" no mater what you do.








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