Registry mod via Group Policy 6

[spiego]

Is it possible to modify the registry to a client's computer via Group Policy? If so, how? I want to add a value to the following entry:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Exchange\Client\Options

TIA

 

[monsterjta]

Here's the VBScript code that you'll need.

'begin script
Dim objShell
On error resume next
''''''''''''''
' Registry key
''''''''''''''
strRegLoc = "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\_
Microsoft\Exchange\Client\Options"
strKey = "<keyname>"
strValue = "<value>"
''''''''''''''''''''''''
'write new key and value
''''''''''''''''''''''''
Set objShell = CreateObject("WScript.Shell")

objShell.RegWrite strRegLoc & strKey, 1, "REG_SZ"
objShell.RegWrite strRegLoc & strKey,_
strValueLocal, "REG_SZ"
'end script

Obviously, you'll need to enter your key name and value into the given script.

Then, create a new GPO, remove all administrative templates for faster policy processing. Go to the scripts section under the desired node (user or machine). Add this new logon or startup script. You'll need to place the .vbs file into its respective GPO directory.

Hope This Helps,

Good Luck!

 

[monsterjta]

Oops...the last part of the script where is states

strValueLocal

should state

strValue

Hope This Helps,

Good Luck!

 

[58sniper]

Good stuff. A star for you.

Pat Richard, MCSE MCSA:Messaging CNA
Microsoft Exchange MVP
Want to know how email works? Read for yourself -

http://www.ietf.org/rfc/rfc2821.txt

 

[markdmac]

Note, you can push down registry changes without the need for scripts as well (despite my total love for scripted solutions).

http://www.desktopstandard.com/PolicyMakerRegistryExtension.aspx

I hope you find this post helpful.

Regards,

Mark

Check out my scripting solutions at

http://www.thespidersparlor.com/vbscript

 

[tfg13]

Mark,
Are you feeling okay? I thought I just heard you say that there is a way to do something without the need for scripting....Having a bad day with a script? Something we can help you with? Don't want your scripting knowledge to stop teaching us "fresh" ones easier ways of doing complex things.....

 

[markdmac]

LOL, yes I am feeling OK. that is a rather cool tool, give it a try.

I hope you find this post helpful.

Regards,

Mark

Check out my scripting solutions at

http://www.thespidersparlor.com/vbscript

 

[porkchopexpress]

After Mark suggested it i gave it a try and was very impressed, i suspect MS were impressed as well because they bought the company.





When you are the IT director, it's your job to make sure the IT works. If it does work they know already and if it doesn't, they don't want to hear your pathetic excuses.

 

[markdmac]

Exactly.

I hope you find this post helpful.

Regards,

Mark

Check out my scripting solutions at

http://www.thespidersparlor.com/vbscript

 

[monsterjta]

It's kinda funny that Microsoft missed this one while developing the GPMC. I would think this is a fairly common task to need reg mods via Group Policy. Maybe they are purposely leaving these little gold nuggets for others to capitalize on?

 

[markdmac]

I think that it was missed when 2000 first came out with AD. After that the 3rd party tool was already out there and then adding it to GPMC would have been killing the competition or beating down the little guy.

In the end, the "little guy" made a LOT of money on this tool and got to join MS as an Exec. Not too shabby!

I hope you find this post helpful.

Regards,

Mark

Check out my scripting solutions at

http://www.thespidersparlor.com/vbscript

 

[spiego]

Mark,

Thanks for tip. I installed it and it works just like I had hoped.

 

[58sniper]

Don't forget to tip your waitress. Another star to Mark for his reminder of the tool.

Pat Richard, MCSE MCSA:Messaging CNA
Microsoft Exchange MVP
Want to know how email works? Read for yourself -

http://www.ietf.org/rfc/rfc2821.txt

 

[porkchopexpress]

Duck Mark it's like some ninja has you in his sights





When you are the IT director, it's your job to make sure the IT works. If it does work they know already and if it doesn't, they don't want to hear your pathetic excuses.

 

[markdmac]

LOL now that was FUNNY. Glad you guys like the tool. I thought it was sharp too.

So to protect my reputation as a scriptaholic, that tool is really awesome for adding scripts to the RunOnce section of the registry. ;-)

I hope you find this post helpful.

Regards,

Mark

Check out my scripting solutions at

http://www.thespidersparlor.com/vbscript

 

[58sniper]

I'm on the "million stars for Mark" campaign....

Pat Richard, MCSE MCSA:Messaging CNA
Microsoft Exchange MVP
Want to know how email works? Read for yourself -

http://www.ietf.org/rfc/rfc2821.txt

 

[porkchopexpress]

PHEW reputation restored we were all sweating.

Nice one.





When you are the IT director, it's your job to make sure the IT works. If it does work they know already and if it doesn't, they don't want to hear your pathetic excuses.

 

[tfg13]

I know I was! 58sniper, I got your back on the "million stars for Mark" campaign!

porkchopexpress,
That was very funny. I'm giving you a star just for the hilarity!

 

[porkchopexpress]

ha i've flushed out the ninja it's tfg13 ... pulls of mask Scooby Doo style





When you are the IT director, it's your job to make sure the IT works. If it does work they know already and if it doesn't, they don't want to hear your pathetic excuses.

 

[markdmac]

Hey I like this campaign. After traveling for 3 weeks I found my name missing from most of the forums I held top MVP for for the past 2 years. Now that hurts!

I hope you find this post helpful.

Regards,

Mark

Check out my scripting solutions at

http://www.thespidersparlor.com/vbscript