group policy

  1. Introducing the next feature update to Windows 10, version 21H1

    Today, we are introducing the next feature update to Windows 10, version 21H1. As people continue to rely on Windows more than ever to work, learn and have fun, we understand the importance of providing the best possible update experience to help people and organizations stay protected and...
  2. Windows 10 Network ID reverts to "Business"

    10 Pro identifies the network ID as Business regardless of being set (repeatedly) as a "home" computer. The result is a morass of network connections and passwords that work then fail and change in inexplicable ways with every reboot. I have edited the registry, group policy, adapter...
  3. Releasing Windows 10 Build 19042.782 (20H2) to Beta and Release Preview Channels

    Hello Windows Insiders, today we’re releasing 20H2 Build 19042.782 (KB4598291) to the Beta and Release Preview Channels for those Insiders who are on 20H2 (Windows 10 October 2020 Update). This update includes the following fixes and improvements: We updated the default values for the following...
  4. Windows 10 Windows 10 - Locking screen resolution

    Hello, i was wondering if there's a strategy or something in the registry to lock the screen resolution. I have multiple PCs to handle at work and i don't want people to change the resolution of the screen. I found something in gpedit on some forums but it was for windows xp and i didnt find...
  5. Announcing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 19042.662 (20H2)

    Hello Windows Insiders, today we’re releasing 20H2 Build 19042.662 (KB4586853) to the Beta and Release Preview Channels for those Insiders who are on 20H2 (Windows 10 October 2020 Update). This update includes the following fixes and improvements: We updated Internet Explorer’s About dialog to...
  6. Announcing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 19042.572 (20H2)

    Hello Windows Insiders, today we’re releasing 20H2 Build 19042.572 (KB4579311) to the Beta and Release Preview Channels for those Insiders who are on 20H2 (Windows 10 October 2020 Update). This update includes the following fixes and improvements: We fixed an issue with a possible elevation of...
  7. Windows 10 Remote Desktop stopped working all of a sudden for no reason

    I have been connecting to my Windows 10 Enterprise machine at work since the beginning of April and have been using it without any issues ever since then. It is my dedicated workstation that nobody else ever uses. All of a sudden, today, twice, it disconnected after which I had to get someone...
  8. Archived application cannot be restored because of app update policies

    Group Policy settings may block automatic application updates. Blocked on-demand applications must be updated by other means before they can be used. Continue reading...
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    Windows 10 Unable To Load A Certain .exe Program

    Hello Everyone I am running Windows 10 pro, I am trying to load a training program which is .exe but my anti virus wont allow it. I has goine into setting and disabled defender but I still cant load this program. My training compant said its an AV issue but I cant fix it can anyone please...
  10. Windows 10 Manage-bde key protector create complete no files on USB

    Full disclosure I posted this on MS forums with no hits. Hi and Thank you, No files are saved to USB when generating protector key in powershell (Admin) or CMD (Admin). I am the only user for this system and have full Administrator rights. I have a home built PC Win 10 Pro 1909 that has a...
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    Windows 10 Event Logs

    Hello, I have been having some problems with Windows X Pro. If I post some Event Group Policy logs would anyone take a look and tell me if there are any problems? I appreciate any help. Aruga
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    Startup group policy not working using %windir%

    Hello everyone, I am new to networking and spent the last few days setting up a Windows Server 2016 environment with a domain controller, dhcp server and file server using VirtualBox following tutorials and doing research. All is working well and now I am now trying to wrap my head around Group...
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    Setting different system local for each user

    We would like to set a different system local for each user, on windows 2016. I was expecting to find it (like in server 2012) using the Group Policy -> user configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Control Panel -> Regional and Languages Options. But seems I do not see the Regional...
  14. Announcing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 19577

    Hello Windows Insiders, today we’re releasing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 19577 to Windows Insiders in the Fast ring. You can check out our Windows Insider Program documentation here, including a list of all the new features and updates released in builds so far. Not seeing any of the...
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    Windows 7 Keeping my desktop when join network

    I was wondering if there is a way to keep a user's desktop and settings when their computer is joined to a Windows small business server 2008? The desktop computers are running either Windows 7 or Windows 10. Thank you in advance for any help
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    Windows 10 Program not starting at startup/logon??-- HOW COME

    HI New to the forums I am running win 10 ( 1607 ) on a Lenovo thinkpad tablet. I am using it in my car for satnav, music etc. I would like to have the car frontend software ( centrafuse - old but ok ) start when the tablet boots, but I cannot seem to get this working. I have tried many...
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    Windows 10 How to hide Task Manager in Windows 10 home

    Hello I am shailendra vyas, trying to hide task manager from windows 10 home, but not getting success. First thing, gpedit.msc not working in Windows 10 home, so I have downloaded Group policy editor from web. after installing it, gpedit.msc is opened and I have disable task manager. but still...
  18. Windows 10 Need fix: *Some settings are hidden or managed by your organization

    I've had my HP Laptop for a week. Today I noticed the above message. I consulted Google and apparently it's a common bug, corrected through running "gpedit.msc". But then I got a message that Windows couldn't find "gpedit.msc". I consulted Google again and found out that Global Policy Editor is...
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    Windows 7 How to get rid of User button

    Every time I temporarily install Anydesk, it installs a sshd server. This also creates a new user account. After I un-install Anydesk, my W7 starts requiring me to click on a single User button to finish booting. How do you stop this? I am the only user on my machine. Before installing...
  20. Netlogon event ID 5719 or Group Policy event 1129 is logged when you start a domain member

    Discusses event ID 5719 or Group Policy event 1129, which are logged if you have a Gigabit network adapter installed on a Windows-based compute. Provides a resolution. Continue reading...