Sent this a couple of days ago, but no response as yet.
has anyone got any idea's ? Im pulling my hair out here !!! I just cant
access the group policy. Are there any backdoor ways ?? Or is there a way i
can just reset, or delete the policy ???
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Alex Ring
> Sent: 13 September 2001 01:18
> To: NT System Admin Issues (E-mail)
> Subject: W2K Editing Group Policy
>
> Hi Guys
>
> Pretty new to list, so apols if this one has come up before.
>
> Seem to be having problems accessing my domain group policy from either of
> my W2k SP2 servers.
>
> Found Article ID: Q257435 on technet (below), and although this exactly
> describes my problem, unfortunately, the suggestion is no good for me, as
> file & printer sharing is configured. I have removed it and re-installed
> it on both boxes also, just in case, but still no joy.
>
> Anyone come across this before ??
>
> Rgds
>
> Alex
>
> Error Message When Opening or Editing a Domain Group Policy Object
> The information in this article applies to:
> * Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server
> * Microsoft Windows 2000 Server
> SYMPTOMS
> When you attempt to open or edit a domain Group Policy Object (GPO) on a
> computer running Windows 2000 Server, you may receive the following error
> message:
> The domain controller for Group Policy operations is not available. You
> may cancel this operation for this session or retry using one of the
> following domain controller choices:
> The one with the Operations Master token for the PDC emulator
> The one used by the Active Directory Snap-ins
> Use any available domain controller
> If you choose any of these options, you may receive the following error
> message:
> Failed to find a domain controller. There may be a policy that prevents
> you from selecting another domain controller.
> CAUSE
> This behavior can occur if File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks
> is not enabled on the domain controller.
> RESOLUTION
> To resolve this behavior, enable File and Printer Sharing using the
> following steps:
> Click Start , point to Settings , click Control Panel , and then click
> Select Network and Dial-up Connections .
> Right-click Local Area Connection , and then click Properties .
> Click File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks , and then click OK
> .
> NOTE : If File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks is not listed,
> click Install , and then click Service . Click Add , and then click File
> and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks .
>
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