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by luv2bike2

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I was informed that there is software tool out that is called POLEDIT from Microsoft that will allow you to lock down PC's so that users can not use say the A drive and other items. I looked on MS website and found POLEDIT for Win 98, NT but not for Win2k. Is there such a thing or do you have to use Group Policy to lock down a PC?

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by bfilmfan

Windows 2000 uses Group Policy Objects to handle security.

Windows NT and Windows 9X used Policy Editor.

by luv2bike2

Thank you, thats what I thought but I just wanted to double check. Appreciate your input!

by dmiles

Microsoft includes a powerful tool to help limit user access—the System Policy Editor, Poledit for short. Poledit is not installed as part of any Win95/98 setups, but is included on the Windows 95 and 98 CDs. On the Win95 CD, look in the D:\Admin\Apptools\Poledit folder (where D: is the drive letter for your CD drive). On the Win98 CD, look in the D:\Tools\Reskit\Netadmin\Poledit folder.

Last time I checked, Microsoft still has the Win95 version of Poledit available for download somewhere on their cavernous website-- here.... The Win98 version is on their website at: www.microsoft.com/office/project/prk/utilities/SetupPol.exe

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