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Windows 2003 R2 server, GPO, Startup Policy Processing Wait Time

I need to set the "Startup Policy Processing Wait Time" value in a GPO:

Computer Configuration > [Policies] > Administrative Templates > System >Group Policy > Startup Policy Processing Wait Time
or
Computer Configuration > [Policies] > Administrative Templates > System >Group Policy > Specify startup policy processing wait time

But this "parameter" is not visible in my Group Policy Editor?

How can I set this value?
(need it for an automatic Software installation).

LockDown32

Are you sure it isn't this one instead?

http://columbiabrian.blogspot.com/2013/03/group-policy-always-wait-for-network-at.html

Vinum

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Hi LockDown32

I need both - also "Always wait for the network at computer startup and logon".

My problem is automatic installation of software through GPO, which fails. There are many suggestions to set "Always wait for the network at computer startup and logon" and to set "Specify startup policy processing wait time" to 120 seconds.

I have seen a notice, that this option may not be present for 2003 servers - but is there an alternative?

LockDown32

I just checked a 2003 R2 Server that I have access to. That entry is not there so I am going to have to say it is not an option in 2003 R2. I attached the screen shot. See if yours is similar.
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Vinum

ASKER

I think you are right - unfortunately...

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LockDown32

Thanks McKnife. A simple explanation minus the attitude would have sufficed.

McKnife

So there was an attitude? Ok...not my intention. But I reckon that I have to be more careful choosing my words, sorry for that. It should have read "if we look at how GPOs are being created, one might realize that what server 2003 is missing are no abilities but simply single template files".