What client computers need to recognize GP preference settings

If you’ve been exploring Group Policy preferences using Windows Server 2008 or Remote Server Administration Tools (RSAT) for Windows Vista, you may be wondering what client computers require to recognize GP preference settings. After all, GP preference settings weren’t around when Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP were released.

 

The answer is the Group Policy preference client-side extensions (CSEs). The CSEs are included as part of Windows Server 2008, and will also be available as a separate download for the following operating systems:

· Windows Vista RTM and later

· Windows Server 2003 with SP1 and later

· Windows XP with SP2 and later

 

To quote one of our product managers, the release of the CSEs to the Microsoft Download Center is “imminent!”

 

More information:

· Group Policy preferences announced
https://blogs.technet.com/grouppolicy/archive/2007/11/16/group-policy-preferences-announced-at-it-forum.aspx

· Group Policy Preferences Frequently Asked Questions
https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=106064

· An Overview of Group Policy Preferences
https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=103735