how can i revert computer policy?

[dsully]

OK I guess i really screwed things up. In the process of testing a Group policy I changed everyone's policy.

It appears to only be the computer policy. I was testing with a 2003 Server. Everyone's desktop changed to the the Server 2003 theme. I am sure there are other changes but so far this is the only one that is apparent.

I'm not sure what other info to give so ask and ye shall receive.

David


Users.....not just for breakfast anymore!!

 

[porkchopexpress]

You should just be able to change it back by undoing the changes and rebooting the stations.

If you use the GPMC you will be able to identify what policies are applying to the stations and find the setting.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...24-8CBD-4B35-9272-DD3CBFC81887&displaylang=en

 

[dsully]

it seems as if the workstations have acquired the settings of the 2003 server. I cannot change the desktop theme to the default XP Blue. It just isn't there. any idea how i can get that back?

David


Users.....not just for breakfast anymore!!

 

[porkchopexpress]

How did you change it in the first place, have you got a copy of the test GPO that you applied that changed the settings?

 

[dsully]

PCExpress,

sorry for the delay in my reply. I have been busy lately.

I opened AD with the 2003 Server hoping that I could configure Software Retriction Policies. I think while looking around I accidentally opend the workstation policy instead. I am not sure how to get a copy of the GPO. Sorry, I have MCSE in NT4. I am trying to get classes approved for 2000/2003 this year.

I did do an authorative system state restore and all seems to be well now except...local group memberships are being overwritten. we have some apps that require poweruser rights on the local machine. when I aassign these rights they go away after a reboot. I haven't been able to find out how to fix this. never had this problem before.

thanks for your time.

David


Users.....not just for breakfast anymore!!

 

[porkchopexpress]

This is called the restricted groups feaure take a look here.

http://www.windowsecurity.com/articles/Using-Restricted-Groups.html