GPO Internet Explorer Maintenance


i need implement gpo users on ie under tools>options>browsing history>settings> under "check newer versions of stored pages" button automatically selected , cannot change it.

in gpmc went to:

- user configuration > windows settings > internet explorer maintenance
- right click , selected preference mode (the advanced folder shown)
- inside advanced folder > corporate settings
- double click on temporary internet files (user)
- check newer versions of stored pages
- choose "automatically" (which default setting).

assigned new gpo users , gpupdate /force andf policy doesnt apply.
if @ gpo settings shows "no settings defined".

even when go "corporate settings>temporary internet files (user) and if i select "never" dont have option click apply button - it's greyed out. in gpo settings page shows no settings defined, how can when it's greyed out?

what can solve this? thanks.

hi,

there 1 kb(825685) stated internet explorer maintenance policies may encounter problem when applying in preference mode, policy may don't respond gpupdate /force command.

here article how troubleshoot internet explorer's maintenance group policy:
http://blogs.technet.com/b/perfguru/archive/2008/04/26/how-to-troubleshoot-internet-explorer-s-maintenance-group-policy.aspx

however, think gp preference better option here. provides more straightforward , easy-to-use ui , less unexpected results.

gpp ie settings apply come after policy based ie maintenance settings, means override same settings in gpo.

there 1 article interpreted 3 methods manage ie configuration through group policy in detail , listed strengths , weakness, think may helpful.

http://www.windowsitpro.com/article/active-directory/managing-internet-explorer-with-group-policy

additionally, asked how gpp debug log, please refer link:

enabling group policy preferences debug logging using rsat

http://blogs.technet.com/b/askds/archive/2008/07/18/enabling-group-policy-preferences-debug-logging-using-the-rsat.aspx

regards,
cicely



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