Tag Archives: Active_Directory

Windows 7 – GPO – Time Service

I like to set my computers to a known and near time server. Certain functions, like KeyServer access for software asset management, have been “temperamental” about time … here is the group policy setting I use to force the time … Continue reading

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Windows 7 – GPO – Power Management

Using group policy settings I can manage when computers go to sleep, etc. I also have a KACE 1000 management server which allows me to shutdown computers on a particular schedule. Lastly, most of my computers are set to boot … Continue reading

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Windows 7 – GPO – Desktop Background

To force a particular desktop background and not allow changes I use the following group policy: In my experience, it is best to store desktop backgrounds in the directory tree: c:\windows\web\wallpaper Storing them in other locations may be possible but … Continue reading

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Windos 7 – GPO – DNS Settings

Theoretically, the DHCP servers should feed the correct information for DNS to windows 7 clients. Unfortunately, presently, I am experiencing an increased occurrence of DNS related troubles on my subnets. That is putting a “hitch in my giddy-up” as they … Continue reading

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