xp pro uses NTCONFIG.POL?

[galloshes]

Hi All,

here's my setup. We have an NT4 network with various policies being given to users on NT4 workstations by ntconfig.pol. We are about to upgrade a bunch of NT4 PCs with XP Pro. Currently users are roaming but we have no need for this so I am planning to make them local.

My question is: does ntconfig.pol apply to the XP machines. I need to apply a few policies to the users and machines they log on to. I could apply them using gpedit.msc but may not need to if the settings are coming from ntconfig.pol. Another alternative (assuming ntconfig.pol does get merged) would be to start off with a blank ntconfig.pol (wher does this come form?) and then to apply the policies using gpedit .msc.

what do you think. help mucho apprceiated!

 

[comtec17]

If my memory serves me correct, ntconfig.pol does not work between an NT domain and XP/2000 users.

 

[Grenage]

ntconfig.pol works for 2000 clients on an NT4 domain definately (we use it here).

I do not know if it would work on XP clients, however you could surely tell in 5 minutes if you had an XP workstation?

 

[jasonboyes]

It should work, as XP is just a prettier version of NT with more bugs


Jason

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[wolluf]

Policies on NT server held in ntconfig.pol are effective on XP. You create an ntconfig.pol file (in the netlogon share) by running system policy editor on the server - if you currently have policies in place, there will be one already (when you run policy editor, you can open existing policy file or create a new set of policies and save as ntconfig.pol - overwrting existing). The equivalent of a blank one is to just not have one at all.