GP settings lists and ADM / ADMX file links

[AdamV]

At last - a complete list of all the new GP settings in Vista

Similar to the previous spreadsheet file for all the settings in the MS-provided ADM files, here's a complete list of all 2450 settings which are available in the new ADMX files. Yes, that's nearly 800 more than the 2003 sp1 ADM files! These settings can only be accessed using the GPMC on Vista and Longhorn, but policies created with them will apply to the appropriate OS. There's a filter in the list for the minimum required OS for each setting, as before, but watch out for some variations such as "At least Windows Vista" vs "At least Microsoft Windows Vista" so you don't miss any. The file is for settings shipping with Beta2, so an updated version should be out with the final release.

Highlights which only apply to Vista / Longhorn include settings for tablet PCs, device and removeable storage control, and power management.

Get the whole list of ADMX file Group Policy settings for Vista here.

[AdamV]

The good news just got better!
The previous spreadsheet was for all the settings in Beta2, and was a little bit sparse on useful details.

However, MS have now released the new spreadsheet which covers Release Candidate 1 (RC1). This is a big improvement on the previous one in a number of ways:

• explain text is back, like it was in the old (2000/2003/XP) file
  the "requires" list has been cleaned up so that the filters are easier to use accurately
  the Security Settings tab is back to see the 15 new settings available there

Get the latest file of latest Group Policy settings for Vista RC1 from the MS site.

[AdamV]

People ask me where to get these things and I have to go find them again, so I'll post them here within easy reach:

Office 2007 ADM files:
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink?linkid=75729

[AdamV]

Longhorn server (aka Windows Server 2008) Beta 3 GP settings list here:
http://tinyurl.com/2spubs