Showing posts with label Windows XP. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Windows XP. Show all posts

649-Group Policy Management


Group Policy : Group Policy Management

 
Group Policy Guide
Group Policy Supported on :
   At least Microsoft Windows XP Professional with SP1 or Windows Server 2003 family
Group Policy Explain :
   Permits or prohibits use of this snap-in. If you enable this setting, the snap-in is permitted. If you disable the setting, the snap-in is prohibited. If this setting is not configured, the setting of the Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. -- If Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins is enabled, users cannot use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this setting. If this setting is not configured (or disabled), this snap-in is prohibited. -- If Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this setting. If this setting is not configured (or enabled), the snap-in is permitted. When a snap-in is prohibited, it does not appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in does not appear.
Group Policy Computer/User Node :
   USER
Group Policy Path :
   Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Microsoft Management Console\Restricted/Permitted snap-ins\Group Policy
Group Policy Registry Settings :
  hkcu\software\policies\microsoft\mmc\{e12bbb5d-d59d-4e61-947a-301d25ae8c23}!restrict_run


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Posted By Ahmed Gamal9:00 AM

542-Trust logic for file attachments


Group Policy : Trust logic for file attachments

 
Group Policy Guide
Group Policy Supported on :
   At least Microsoft Windows XP Professional with SP2
Group Policy Explain :
   This policy setting allows you to configure the logic that Windows uses to determine the risk for file attachments. Preferring the file handler instructs Windows to use the file handler data over the file type data. For example, trust notepad.exe, but don't trust .txt files. Preferring the file type instructs Windows to use the file type data over the file handler data. For example, trust .txt files, regardless of the file handler. Using both the file handler and type data is the most restrictive option. Windows chooses the more restrictive recommendation which will cause users to see more trust prompts than choosing the other options. If you enable this policy setting you can choose the order in which Windows processes risk assessment data. If you disable this policy Windows uses its default trust logic which prefers the file handler over the file type. If you do not configure this policy setting Windows uses its default trust logic which prefers the file handler over the file type.
Group Policy Computer/User Node :
   USER
Group Policy Path :
   Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Attachment Manager
Group Policy Registry Settings :
  hkcu\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\policies\attachments!usetrustedhandlers


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Posted By Ahmed Gamal2:00 AM

541-Inclusion list for low file types


Group Policy : Inclusion list for low file types

 
Group Policy Guide
Group Policy Supported on :
   At least Microsoft Windows XP Professional with SP2
Group Policy Explain :
   This policy setting allows you to configure the list of low risk file types. If the attachment is in the list of low risk file types, Windows will not prompt the user before accessing the file, regardless of the file's zone information. This inclusion list overrides the list of high risk file types built into Windows and has a lower precedence than the High or Medium risk inclusion lists (where an extension is listed in more than one inclusion list.) If you enable this policy setting you can specify file types which pose a low risk. If you disable this policy setting Windows uses its default trust logic. If you do not configure this policy setting Windows uses its default trust logic.
Group Policy Computer/User Node :
   USER
Group Policy Path :
   Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Attachment Manager
Group Policy Registry Settings :
  hkcu\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\policies\associations!lowriskfiletypes


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Posted By Ahmed Gamal1:30 AM

538-Default risk level for file attachments


Group Policy : Default risk level for file attachments

 
Group Policy Guide
Group Policy Supported on :
   At least Microsoft Windows XP Professional with SP2
Group Policy Explain :
   This policy setting allows you to manage the default risk level for file types. To fully customize the risk level for file attachments, you may also need to configure the trust logic for file attachments. High Risk – If the attachment is in the list of high risk file types and is from the restricted zone, Windows blocks the user from accessing the file. If the file is from the Internet zone, Windows prompts the user before accessing the file. Moderate Risk - If the attachment is in the list of moderate risk file types and is from the restricted or Internet zone, Windows prompts the user before accessing the file. Low Risk - If the attachment is in the list of low risk file types, Windows will not prompt the user before accessing the file, regardless of the file's zone information. If you enable this policy setting you can specify the default risk level for file types. If you disable this policy setting Windows sets the default risk level to moderate. If you do not configure this policy setting Windows sets the default risk level to moderate.
Group Policy Computer/User Node :
   USER
Group Policy Path :
   Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Attachment Manager
Group Policy Registry Settings :
  hkcu\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\policies\associations!defaultfiletyperisk


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Posted By Ahmed Gamal12:00 AM

535-Turn off Windows Movie Maker saving to online video hosting provider


Group Policy : Turn off Windows Movie Maker saving to online video hosting provider

 
Group Policy Guide
Group Policy Supported on :
   At least Microsoft Windows XP Professional with SP2
Group Policy Explain :
   Specifies whether users can send a final movie to a video hosting provider on the Web by choosing The Web saving option in the Save Movie Wizard of Windows Movie Maker. When users create a movie in Windows Movie Maker, they can choose to share it in a variety of ways through the Save Movie Wizard. The Web saving option lets users send their movies to a video hosting provider. If you enable this setting, users cannot choose The Web saving option in the Save Movie Wizard of Windows Movie Maker and cannot send a movie to a video hosting provider on the Web. If you disable or do not configure this setting, users can choose The Web saving option in the Save Movie Wizard of Windows Movie Maker and can send a movie to a video hosting provider on the Web.
Group Policy Computer/User Node :
   USER
Group Policy Path :
   Administrative Templates\System\Internet Communication Management\Internet Communication settings
Group Policy Registry Settings :
  hkcu\software\policies\microsoft\windowsmoviemaker!webpublish


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Posted By Ahmed Gamal10:30 PM

534-Turn off Windows Movie Maker online Web links


Group Policy : Turn off Windows Movie Maker online Web links

 
Group Policy Guide
Group Policy Supported on :
   At least Microsoft Windows XP Professional with SP2
Group Policy Explain :
   Specifies whether links to Web sites are available in Windows Movie Maker. These links include the Windows Movie Maker on the Web and Privacy Statement commands that appear on the Help menu, as well as the Learn more about video filters hyperlink in the Options dialog box and the sign up now hyperlink in the The Web saving option in the Save Movie Wizard. The Windows Movie Maker on the Web command lets users go directly to the Windows Movie Maker Web site to get more information, and the Privacy Statement command lets users view information about privacy issues in respect to Windows Movie Maker. The Learn more about video filters hyperlink lets users learn more about video filters and their role in saving movies process in Windows Movie Maker. The sign up now hyperlink lets users sign up with a video hosting provider on the Web. If you enable this setting, the previously mentioned links to Web sites from Windows Movie Maker are disabled and cannot be selected. If you disable or do not configure this setting, the previously mentioned links to Web sites from Windows Movie Maker are enabled and can be selected.
Group Policy Computer/User Node :
   USER
Group Policy Path :
   Administrative Templates\System\Internet Communication Management\Internet Communication settings
Group Policy Registry Settings :
  hkcu\software\policies\microsoft\windowsmoviemaker!webhelp


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Posted By Ahmed Gamal10:00 PM

529-Turn off the Windows Messenger Customer Experience Improvement Program


Group Policy : Turn off the Windows Messenger Customer Experience Improvement Program

 
Group Policy Guide
Group Policy Supported on :
   At least Microsoft Windows XP Professional with SP2 or Windows Server 2003 family
Group Policy Explain :
   Specifies whether Windows Messenger collects anonymous information about how Windows Messenger software and service is used. With the Customer Experience Improvement program, users can allow Microsoft to collect anonymous information about how the product is used. This information is used to improve the product in future releases. If you enable this setting, Windows Messenger will not collect usage information and the user settings to enable the collection of usage information will not be shown. If you disable this setting, Windows Messenger will collect anonymous usage information and the setting will not be shown. If you do not configure this setting, users will have the choice to opt-in and allow information to be collected.
Group Policy Computer/User Node :
   USER
Group Policy Path :
   Administrative Templates\System\Internet Communication Management\Internet Communication settings
Group Policy Registry Settings :
  hkcu\software\policies\microsoft\messenger\client!ceip


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Posted By Ahmed Gamal7:30 PM

501-Windows Automatic Updates


Group Policy : Windows Automatic Updates

 
Group Policy Guide
Group Policy Supported on :
   Only works on Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Group Policy Explain :
   This setting controls automatic updates to a user's computer. Whenever a user connects to the Internet, Windows searches for updates available for the software and hardware on their computer and automatically downloads them. This happens in the background, and the user is prompted when downloaded components are ready to be installed, or prior to downloading, depending on their configuration. If you enable this setting, it prohibits Windows from searching for updates. If you disable or do not configure it, Windows searches for updates and automatically downloads them. Note: Windows Update is an online catalog customized for your computer that consists of items such as drivers, critical updates, Help files, and Internet products that you can download to keep your computer up to date. Also, see the Remove links and access to Windows Update setting. If the Remove links and access to Windows Update setting is enabled, the links to Windows Update on the Start menu are also removed. Note: If you have installed Windows XP Service Pack 1 or the update to Automatic Updates that was released after Windows XP was originally shipped, then you should use the new Automatic Updates settings located at: 'Computer Configuration / Administrative Templates / Windows Update'
Group Policy Computer/User Node :
   USER
Group Policy Path :
   Administrative Templates\System
Group Policy Registry Settings :
  hkcu\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\policies\explorer!noautoupdate


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Posted By Ahmed Gamal5:30 AM

489-Don't display the Getting Started welcome screen at logon


Group Policy : Don't display the Getting Started welcome screen at logon

 
Group Policy Guide
Group Policy Supported on :
   Only works on Microsoft Windows 2000
Group Policy Explain :
   Supresses the welcome screen. This setting hides the welcome screen that is displayed on Windows 2000 Professional and Windows XP Professional each time the user logs on. Users can still display the welcome screen by selecting it on the Start menu or by typing Welcome in the Run dialog box. This setting applies only to Windows 2000 Professional and Windows XP Professional. It does not affect the Configure Your Server on a Windows 2000 Server screen on Windows 2000 Server. Note: This setting appears in the Computer Configuration and User Configuration folders. If both settings are configured, the setting in Computer Configuration takes precedence over the setting in User Configuration. Tip: To display the welcome screen, click Start, point to Programs, point to Accessories, point to System Tools, and then click Getting Started. To suppress the welcome screen without specifying a setting, clear the Show this screen at startup check box on the welcome screen.
Group Policy Computer/User Node :
   USER
Group Policy Path :
   Administrative Templates\System
Group Policy Registry Settings :
  hkcu\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\policies\explorer!nowelcomescreen


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Posted By Ahmed Gamal11:30 PM

488-Turn off notifications when a connection has only limited or no connectivity


Group Policy : Turn off notifications when a connection has only limited or no connectivity

 
Group Policy Guide
Group Policy Supported on :
   At least Microsoft Windows XP Professional with SP2
Group Policy Explain :
   This policy setting allows you to manage whether notifications are shown to the user when a DHCP-configured connection is unable to retrieve an IP address from a DHCP server. This is often signified by the assignment of an automatic private IP address”(ie an IP address in the range 169.254.*.*). This indicates that a DHCP server could not be reached or the DHCP server was reached but unable to respond to the request with a valid IP address. By default, a notification is displayed providing the user with information on how the problem can be resolved. If you enable this policy setting, this condition will not be reported as an error to the user. If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, a DHCP-configured connection that has not been assigned an IP address will be reported via a notification, providing the user with information as to how the problem can be resolved.
Group Policy Computer/User Node :
   USER
Group Policy Path :
   Administrative Templates\Network\Network Connections
Group Policy Registry Settings :
  hkcu\software\policies\microsoft\windows\network connections!nc_ipstatechecking


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Posted By Ahmed Gamal11:00 PM

466-Do not automatically make redirected folders available offline


Group Policy : Do not automatically make redirected folders available offline

 
Group Policy Guide
Group Policy Supported on :
   At least Microsoft Windows XP Professional or Windows Server 2003 family
Group Policy Explain :
   All redirected shell folders, such as My Documents, Desktop, Start Menu, and Application Data, are available offline by default. This setting allows you to change this behavior so that redirected shell folders are not automatically available for offline use. However, users can still choose to make files and folders available offline themselves. If you enable this setting, the users must manually select the files they wish to be made available offline. If you disable this setting or do not configure it, redirected shell folders are automatically made available offline. All subfolders within the redirected folders are also made available offline. Note: This setting does not prevent files from being automatically cached if the network share is configured for Automatic Caching, nor does it affect the availability of the Make Available Offline menu option in the user interface. Note: Do not enable this setting unless you are certain that users will not need access to all of their redirected files in the event that the network or server holding the redirected files becomes unavailable.
Group Policy Computer/User Node :
   USER
Group Policy Path :
   Administrative Templates\Network\Offline Files
Group Policy Registry Settings :
  hkcu\software\policies\microsoft\windows\netcache\nomakeavailableofflinelist!disablefradminpin


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Posted By Ahmed Gamal12:30 PM

445-Point and Print Restrictions


Group Policy : Point and Print Restrictions


Group Policy Guide

Group Policy Supported on :
   At least Microsoft Windows XP Professional with SP1 or Windows Server 2003 family
Group Policy Explain :
   This policy setting restricts the servers that a client can connect to for point and print. The policy setting applies only to non Print Administrators clients, and only to machines that are members of a domain. When the policy setting is enabled, the client can be restricted to only point and print to a server within its own forest, and/or to a list of explicitly trusted servers. When the policy setting is not-configured, it defaults to allowing point and print only within the client's forest. When the policy setting is disabled, client machines can point and print to any server.
Group Policy Computer/User Node :
   USER
Group Policy Path :
   Administrative Templates\Control Panel\Printers
Group Policy Registry Settings :
HKCU\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\Printers\PointAndPrint!Restricted, HKCU\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\Printers\PointAndPrint!InForest, HKCU\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\Printers\PointAndPrint!TrustedServers, HKCU\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\Printers\PointAndPrint!ServerList



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Posted By Ahmed Gamal2:00 AM

441-Load a specific visual style file or force Windows Classic

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Group Policy Guide

Group Policy : Load a specific visual style file or force Windows Classic


Group Policy Supported on :
   At least Microsoft Windows XP Professional or Windows Server 2003 family
Group Policy Explain :
   This setting allows you to load a specific visual style file by entering the path (location) of the visual style file. This can be a local computer visual style (Luna.msstyles), or a file located on a remote server using a UNC path (\\Server\Share\luna.msstyles). If you enable this setting, the visual style file that you specify will be used. Also, a user may not choose to use a different visual style. If you disable or do not configure this setting, the users can select the visual style that they want to use for their desktop. Note: If this setting is enabled and the file is not available at user logon, the default visual style is loaded. Note: When running Windows XP, you can select the Luna visual style by typing %windir%\resources\Themes\Luna\Luna.msstyles Note: To select the Windows Classic visual style, leave the box blank beside Path to Visual Style: and enable this setting.
Group Policy Computer/User Node :
   USER
Group Policy Path :
   Administrative Templates\Control Panel\Display\Desktop Themes
Group Policy Registry Settings :
  hkcu\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\policies\system!setvisualstyle


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Posted By Ahmed Gamal12:00 AM