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Using Administrative Template Files with Registry-Based Group Policy

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Applies To: Windows Server 2003

Published: October 11, 2004

This white paper explains the concepts, architecture, and implementation details for registry-based Group Policy in Microsoft® Windows® operating systems. It shows how to create custom Administrative Template (.adm) files and includes a complete reference for the .adm language. In addition, it includes information about changes in .adm files for Windows XP with Service Pack 2 (SP2).

In This White Paper

Introduction (Using Administrative Template Files with Registry-Based Group Policy)

Overview of Registry-Based Policy and Administrative Template Files

Design Considerations for Creating Policy Settings

How to Write a Simple .Adm File for Registry-based Group Policy

Testing Administrative Template Files

Maintaining and Managing .Adm Files

What's New for Administrative Template Files in Windows XP SP2

Language Reference for Administrative Template Files

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