To Create a System Policy File on Windows NT

The NT version of the System Policy Editor (poledit.exe) is included with the NT Server software, but not with the NT Workstation software. You can use the System Policy Editor on an NT workstation by copying the editor (poledit.exe) on an NT server to the \winnt\system32 folder on an NT workstation, and copying the files common.adm, windows.adm, and winnt.adm to the \winnt\inf folder on the NT Workstation.

For detailed information on installing the System Policy Editor and creating system policy files in Windows NT, refer to the Microsoft Windows NT Server Resource Kit, published by Microsoft Press.

1. On an NT server, click Start, point to Programs, point to Administrative Tools (Common), and then select System Policy Editor.

   The System Policy Editor dialog box opens.

2. Click File and then select New Policy.

3. Depending on which policies you are creating:

   • Double-click the Default User icon to define the default settings for user-specific policies.

   • Double-click the Default Computer icon to define the settings for computer-specific policies.

4. In the Policies tab, select the policies you want to put in place and then click OK.

5. Click File and then select Save.

6. Type ntconfig for the name of the policy and then click Save.

   The system policy file is saved with the .POL extension.

7. Copy the system policy file you created from the workstation to the /opt/MSPolicy directory on an authentication server.

   You can use the Network Neighborhood to browse for the server, and then drag the system policy files from the workstation (usually in \winnt\system32\)to the /opt/MSPolicy directory on the authentication server.