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2012r2, can't import GPO, keeps trying to restore backup
I'm trying to import the DISA STIG GPOs from the DOD website. I've done this before but can't get it working now.
I create new GPO object, right click and select import, but it keeps wanting me to restore from backup (I am selecting to import, not to restore from backup, I'm certain), but the next button is greyed out and I can't import.
I have 2 domains. One regular domain and one air-gapped domain. I can import the GPOs on my regular domain, but on the air-gapped domain it wants to force me to restore from backup, and the STIG GPOs don't appear to have backups (or I can't find the right directory).
BTW, I am logged in as a domain admin, and as mentioned I have been able to do it with previous versions of the STIG GPOs.
Any ideas?
I create new GPO object, right click and select import, but it keeps wanting me to restore from backup (I am selecting to import, not to restore from backup, I'm certain), but the next button is greyed out and I can't import.
I have 2 domains. One regular domain and one air-gapped domain. I can import the GPOs on my regular domain, but on the air-gapped domain it wants to force me to restore from backup, and the STIG GPOs don't appear to have backups (or I can't find the right directory).
BTW, I am logged in as a domain admin, and as mentioned I have been able to do it with previous versions of the STIG GPOs.
Any ideas?
Adam Brown
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-desktop-optimization-pack/agpm/import-a-gpo-from-a-file-agpmadmin Covers how to do it in Server 2012. They changed the process significantly from 2008 R2.
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To clarify, that procedure requires the Advanced Group Policy Management app that's included in the desktop optimization pack... which isn't free?
I've imported the STIG GPOs in 2012r2 using the STIG files from Jan 2018, and I was able to do it from the group policy management console. Now I can't do it using the latest STIG files from July 2019 on the same server.
I've imported the STIG GPOs in 2012r2 using the STIG files from Jan 2018, and I was able to do it from the group policy management console. Now I can't do it using the latest STIG files from July 2019 on the same server.
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