Enabling Auditing for files and folders



Task: To have the ability to audit the usage of files and folders on a MS
SBS(2003) being accessed by client computers.
I believe that I have prepared the folders and files that I want to audit
correctly. That is, by enabling auditing through the file or folder's
property window.
Next, I needed to set up the auditing policy. For this, I went into the
Microsoft Management Console > Add/Remove Snap-in > Group Policy Object
Editor and added "Local Computer Policy" in the console root. Now, in order
to enable the auditing of files or folders (objects) I need to put checks in
the boxes under "Audit these attempts" (Success - Failure). That's where I
have a problem. You see, the boxes are grayed out - I can't make a selection.
Also, in the console's details pane, if I look across from the policy "Audit
Object Access" under the security setting, it says "No auditing". I have
read everything I could find in my books and on and off-line documentation
and, according what I have read, I have done everything right.
SO, does anyone have an idea or solution? It would be greatly appreciated as
I have a deadline of the 21st of this month.
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