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Preface

1. The Hidden Cost of Computers
Communal Workstations
System Policies
Summary

2. A System Policies Primer
User Profiles
System Policies
Registry and Policy File Edit Modes
Poledit Versus Regedit
Summary

3. Preparation and Planning
System Requirements
Computer Policies
Conflicts
Conflict Resolution Lists
Case Studies
Worksheet for Your Own Organization
Preparing Your Users
Acceptable-Use Policy
Summary

4. Building the Policy File
Installing the System Policy Editor
Remote Registry Editing
Creating a Policy File for a Windows 9x Workstation
Preparing a Workstation
Automating the Windows 9x Setup
Testing the Policy File
The Microsoft Family Logon
Miscellaneous Advice
Summary

5. It's Not Perfect
Lack of Security in Windows 9x
Passwords: Your First Line of Defense
Hardware Vulnerabilities
System Policy Editor Policies and Vulnerabilities
Problems Related to Microsoft Office
Other Vulnerabilities
Other Tips to Increase Workstation Security
Internet Security Sites
Summary

6. Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Tables
Locked Out
Summary

7. Standalone Windows 9x Workstations
Windows NT4 Workstations
Standalone Versus Networked
User Conflicts
Planning the Policy File
Prepare the Workstation
Back Up the Registry
Create a Policy File
Edit the Local Computer Policy
Test the Policy File
Copying the Policy File to Other Workstations
Microsoft Family Logon
Using the System Policy Editor Without User Profiles
Final Tips
Summary

8. Creating a Custom Template
The Four Zones
Part Types
Make a Template
Summary

9. The Policy Templates
How to Read This Chapter
Template Name
Policy Template Downloads
System Templates
Admin.adm
Appsini.adm
Common.adm
Shell.adm, Sp1shell.adm and Shellm.adm
Windows.adm
Winnt.adm
NetWare Templates
Client32.adm
Novell.adm
Nwnt.adm
Zero Administration Kit Templates
Zak95.adm and Zak98.adm
ZakwinNT.adm
Internet Explorer Templates
Axaa.adm
Chat.adm
Conf.adm
Ieak.adm
Inetcorp.adm
Inetres.adm
Inetresm.adm
Inetset.adm
Inetsetm.adm
Oe.adm
Oem.adm
Subs.adm and Subsm.adm
Wmp.adm
Office 97 Templates
Access97.adm
Off97w95.adm, Off97nt4.adm and Off97w98.adm
Outlk97.adm
Query97.adm
Office 2000 Templates
Access9.adm
Clipgal5.adm
Excel9.adm
Frontpg4.adm
Instlr1.adm
Office9.adm
Outlk9.adm
PPoint9.adm
Pub9.adm
Word9.adm
Miscellaneous Templates
Cpanel.adm
Date.adm
Scrsave.adm

A. Sample Acceptable Use Policy

B. Third-Party Security Programs

Index