So we have a some polices created with XP/2003.  If we search SYSVOL and
delete the ADM folders (we have no custom templates), is that identical to
recreating the policies in Vista and mirroring the settings?

Is it possible to take the local group policy and import it into an AD OU
Group policy or is it better to start from scratch with the AD GPO? If it's
possible how?
We have been using local GPO's since our AD Team wouldn't allow GPO's to be

How can I export the group polices to other PC?

I am implementing DFS Replication between our branch offices and HQ.
Everything is running smoothly but I would very much like to make sure that
everything is being replicated.
If I check I can see a small difference in the amount of files on the branch

How to control IE cache size by GPO?
Thanks

I have read about dcgpofix, but I don't know whether I should use it
in my situation.
We have an old 2000 domain which we are upgrading to Windows Server
2008.  We have extended the schema, and have the new domain controller

i have a GPO who adds rights on a folder on each computer
i know how to add user and groups from my domain but i don't from local
computer
for this case on each computer i create a local account 'admloc' who is a

I read someplace or other that GPMC is uninstalled with Vista SP1.  I read
that once Windows Server 2008 is released, a new GPMC will be available for
Vista.
Anyone know where I can download the new GPMC for Vista SP1?   Or maybe it

Good morning and thank you for considering my problem.
I have a multi-site AD 2003 domain, with a DC at each site.  Each site is
connected by a single T1 which is shared by voice and data, so the links
aren't terribly fast.  Starting a few days ago, our computer technican began

I can't seem to find the documentation, but I was sure I read somewhere,
where you could schedule backups on your clients to particular locations.
Does that sound right?
If so, where is that documentation?

I have a requirement to set some users to NOT have complex passwords. (Long
story).
My default policy is currently configured to enforce strong passwords.
How would i set this up?

Hello.  I have a Windows 2003 AD and I want to apply new password
rules including an expiration (no expiration in place now...I know, I
know) and a longer password length. The thing I can not find an answer
on is what will happen once I make the changes?  Will the user be

We are a school corporation running a win 2003 domain with XP clients.  We
were just setting up some security settings in group policy when we realized
an issue:
The Teachers have laptops, and before we had a Windows domain, we had a

I set the following policy to Enabled
Default Domain Policy-> Computer Configuration-> Windows Settings-> Security
Settings-> Local Policies -> Security Options-> Accounts: Administrator
account status.

Struggling with this one...
I want to apply a standard htm desktop to multiple WinXP-SP2 laptops.  The
laptops are in a W2K3-R2 domain.  I have set the User Configuration ->
Administrative Templates -> Desktop -> Active Desktop -> "Enable Active