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Windows cannot open template file

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by tqueenan

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When i go into the domain security policy on my windows 2000 server. In the right hand window it says 'windows cannot open template file'. I am unable to restore from backup and i cannot import any policy. Is there a solution to this?

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by ann777

Do you know which template file you are trying to open?

Right click on the file itself and then go to properties and make sure you have un-checked the read-only attribute.

You cannot override it if it is read-only. You cannot write to it (open it) if it is read-only. Nor can you restore it because the file is read-only and will not be overridden.

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You should be able to restore from backup if you restore to (a) a different path or location or (b) a different filename.

by tqueenan

I'm not sure what template it is. I get this message when i open the domain security policy shortcut and click on the security settings.

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