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Windows 2003 group policy folders not visible
I have a windows 2003 standard server that I am trying to set a group policy for the screen saver and workstation locking. The problem is that I cannot see the appropriate folders to adjust the group policy. When I try to go here: under user configuration>administrati ve templates>control panel>display --- The Control Panel and Display folders are missing. I have tried readding the System group policy file to restore these, but nothing has worked. If I go under the local group policy mmc of the server I can see these no problem, but under the domain group policy I cannot see these values. Even if I create a new group policy..
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I'm not sure I want to take a chance with that tool based on what I've read..
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/833783
It states that it should only be run in a disaster recovery scenario, is this really safe to run and what will it do with existing domain gpo settings?
I'm not sure I want to take a chance with that tool based on what I've read..
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/833783
It states that it should only be run in a disaster recovery scenario, is this really safe to run and what will it do with existing domain gpo settings?
If you can set the policies manually latter, then it is safe. I have used it twice.
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I'm sorry I have not gotten back to you on this one. THe server in question is a remote server. I have been waiting to go on-site to attempt this. Do you recommend doing this onsite and can users still be logged in or do I have to get everyone out?
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Just an update, I am going to run the dcgpofix soon. I've had to run many updates on the server first. One question I have is: Other than any special gpo's in the domain container, is there anything else I need to be mindful of?
No. Everything will be same except policies. Your all Group Policies will reset to original.
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http://support.microsoft.com/kb/833783