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Windows cannot query for the list of group policy objects

Asked by: brikeyes


 For the past couple of days, the following error has been popping up in my Application Log on my server - .  After this error is thrown, it is followed by about 1500 other errors all stating that "Windows cannot query for the list of Group Policy Objects.  A message that describes the reason for this was previously logged by this Policy Engine".  



the previous error is

Windows cannot access the file gpt.ini for GPO  The file must be present at the location <>. (). Group Policy processing aborted.

why is this happening ?????

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Answers

 

by: wirelessadminPosted on 2005-11-29 at 11:06:43ID: 15382536

does this go on every 5 minutes?

Did the permissions change on any of the folders?

 

by: wirelessadminPosted on 2005-11-29 at 11:09:26ID: 15382560

Heres what to check for Share and NTFS permissions for the SYSVOL Share:

Permissions for C:\

NTFS Permissions
Administrators = full control
Creator owner = none checked, but special permissions checked and greyed out
Everyone = none checked, but special permissions checked and greyed out
System = Full Control
Domain\Users = Read & Execute, List Folder contents, Read

Permissions for C:\Windows\Sysvol

Share
Do not share this folder

NTFS
Administrators = full control
Authenticated Users = Read & Execute, List Folder Contents, Read
Creator Owner = none checked, but special permissions checked and greyed out
Server Operators = Read & Execute, List Folder contents, Read
System = Full Control

Permissions for C:\Windows\Sysvol\Sysvol

Share
Share this folder
Maximum Allowed
Administrators = full control
Authenticated Users = Full Control
Everyone = Read

NTFS
Administrators = Full Control, greyed out (inherited)
Authenticated Users = Read & Execute, List Folder contents, Read
Creator Owner = none checked, but special permissions checked and greyed out
Server Operators = Read & Execute, List Folder contents, Read, (greyed out)
System = Full Control, greyed out (inherited)


 
After you have set the proper file permissions I ran the following from command prompt
secedit /configure /cfg %windir%\repair\secsetup.inf /db secsetup.sdb /verbose

<enter>

Gpupdate

<enter>

reboot

After you rebooted, was the problem resolved?

 

by: brikeyesPosted on 2005-11-30 at 08:57:33ID: 15389653

I have looked at the rights to the folders you listed here and they seem to be ok , they are not exactly as you specified but i have compared them to a server that is identical to the one having the issue . I am sure that the rights have not changed at all

can you explain what the command does secedit /configure /cfg %windir%\repair\secsetup.inf /db secsetup.sdb /verbose

 

by: brikeyesPosted on 2005-11-30 at 10:48:52ID: 15390537

that worked with out a reboot !!!!!!

thanks so much !!!!!

 

by: wirelessadminPosted on 2005-11-30 at 12:51:06ID: 15391445

Source: http://66.102.7.104/search?q=cache:CtGSKzuexQQJ:myitforum.techtarget.com/articles/21/view.asp%3Ftrack%3DNL-36%26ad%3D493164%26id%3D4826+secedit+/configure+/cfg+%25windir%25%5Crepair%5Csecsetup.inf+/db+secsetup.sdb+/verbose&hl=en

Secedit Parameters
• /configure - Specifies that Secedit.exe should set system security settings.
• /DB filename - Provides the path to a database that contains the security template to be applied. This is a required argument, but the database file does not have to exist if you use the /CFG switch to specify a security template.
• /CFG filename - This argument is only valid when you use it with the /DB parameter. It is the path to the security template that will be imported into the database and applied to the system. If you do not specify this argument, the template that is already stored in the database will be applied.
• /overwrite - This argument is only valid when the /CFG argument is also used. This specifies whether the security template in the /CFG argument overwrites any template or composite template that is stored in the database instead of appending the results to the stored template. If this is not specified, the template in the /CFG argument will be appended to the stored template.
• /areas AreaName1AreaName2... Specifies the security areas to be applied to the system. The default is "all areas." Each area must be separated by a space.

AreaNameX - Description

SECURITYPOLICY - Local policy and domain policy for the system, including account policies, audit policies, and other policies.

GROUP_MGMT - Restricted group settings for any groups that are specified in the security template.

USER_RIGHTS - User logon rights and granting of privileges.

REGKEYS - Security on local registry keys.

FILESTORE - Security on local file storage.

SERVICES - Security for all defined services.

NOTE: Each of these areas coincide with similar names in the Security Template.

• /log logpath - You can use this switch to configure the location of the log file that tracks the changes.
• /verbose - Specifies more detailed progress information.
• /quiet - Minimize the amount of feedback that is provided during the update on the screen and in the log file.

NOTE: For online help about Secedit, click Start, click Run, type %windir%\help\secedit.chm, and then press ENTER. This help file includes invaluable information, including checklists before running SECEDIT against templates. You should seriously consider performing a full backup before running against templates, particularly if you are uncertain as to what has changed since original installations. The backup should include registry files. Items that are reset include NTFS file system files and folders, the registry, policies, services, privilege rights, and group membership.

NOTE: Security Templates Included in the %windir%\Security\Templates folder
• Compatws.inf - Relaxes the default file and registry permissions for the Users group in a manner that is consistent with the requirements of most non-certified programs. Typically the Power Users group is used to run non-certified programs. See online help for more information.
• Hisecdc.inf - A superset of securedc. Provides more restrictions on LanManager authentication and more requirements for the encryption and signing of secure channel and SMB data. To apply hisecdc to a domain controller, all of the domain controllers in all trusted or trusting domains must be running Windows 2000 or later. See online help for more information.
• Hisecws.inf - A superset of securews. Provides more restrictions on LanManager authentication and more requirements for the encryption and signing of secure channel and SMB data. To apply hisecws to a member, all domain controllers that contain accounts of all users who logon to the client must be running Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack 4 (SP4) or later. See online help for more information.
• Rootsec.inf - Applies default root permissions to the operating system partition and propagates them to child objects that are inheriting from the root. The propagation time depends on the number of unprotected child objects. See online help for more information.
• Securedc.inf - Provides enhanced domain account policies, limits the use of LanManager authentication, and provides more restrictions on anonymous users. If a domain controller is configured with securedc, a user with an account in that domain cannot connect to any member server from a LanMan only client. See online help for more information.
• Securews.inf - Provides enhanced local account policies, limits the use of LanMan authentication, enables server-side SMB signing, and provides more restrictions on anonymous users. To apply to a domain member, all domain controllers that contain accounts of all users who logon to that member must be running Windows NT 4.0 SP4 or later. See online help for more information.
• Setup Security.inf - Out of box default security settings.

 

by: musiccentrePosted on 2008-03-20 at 21:44:54ID: 21178212

Thank you so much! This worked for me too, no reboot required!

 

by: tomz24Posted on 2008-04-16 at 06:07:47ID: 21367279

Worked for me too !!

 

by: LMilaskPosted on 2008-04-24 at 08:58:07ID: 21432297

Thanks a million! It actually DID WORK for me as well!

 

by: rnaproPosted on 2008-05-07 at 11:40:08ID: 21519189

Didn't work for me, any further ideas?

 

by: sdetraffPosted on 2008-06-05 at 09:50:48ID: 21721514

Worked for me too I hope LOL

 

by: zia_mnPosted on 2008-07-15 at 05:38:15ID: 22006268

Dear Team I also have the same problem . Ihave the Sysvol installed in the other drive apart from the system partiotion can you pls tell steps to follow for the same (path for sysvol =E:\WINNT)
 Will be very grateful . Again what if i cancel the command in between.

Thanks
Zaheer

 

by: awnoldPosted on 2008-11-27 at 22:13:39ID: 23053986

worked for me, will update if it comes back, thanks!!

 

by: dacoopePosted on 2009-01-29 at 02:09:06ID: 23495690

secedit /configure /cfg %windir%\repair\secsetup.inf /db secsetup.sdb /verbose
I was haveing the same problem, and i ran the command line above
and then gpupdate

my server installation is on the D drive

Now all users cannot connect to my Exchange Server, and the error in the exchange app log says
The Exchange server does not have audit security privelege on  the Domain Controller, and it will not be used by ds access

Is there any way i can undo what ive done

Please help!!!

 

by: ndukePosted on 2011-01-07 at 06:48:56ID: 34499606

Correct permissions to read the SACL may have been reset.

Put in Exchange 2007 cd and run this command to fix the problem.

setup /PrepareAD

 

by: wlamorePosted on 2011-05-17 at 05:59:25ID: 35776787

wirelessadmin,
 I know this question and answer is quite dated, but I have a windows 2003 DC that is generating the same error. Should I be able to institute this solution on my DC without any additional information?

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