Quick way to integrate Group Policy settings to NTLite?

[404]

I've previously used a program called Policy Plus to customize GPO settings. It exports a .reg file, and I'm wondering if there is any quick way to apply all these registry changes to my NTLite config?

The Registry Editor window that pops up when you try to edit GPO via NTLite has an import option but I'm pretty sure this is for the live system and not for the temp folder that NTLite creates?

Is there a way to do this quickly? Thanks.

 

[garlin]

GPO settings are managed by one of two methods:

1. Creating a local policy file, which is loaded during system start or by "gpupdate /force". Loading the policy file forces specific reg keys to be applied. Local policy files are exported/imported using the LGPO tool.

2. Capturing the same reg key changes, but without using a policy file.

The difference is a policy file is a template, it can be re-applied to overwrite any recent registry changes. Like a "reset to default values". If you use the registry method, it doesn't protect your settings from being changed later without your knowledge.

If you have a written GPO reg file, it can be imported from NTLite's Registry screen.

 

[clarensio]

I've previously used a program called Policy Plus to customize GPO settings. It exports a .reg file, and I'm wondering if there is any quick way to apply all these registry changes to my NTLite config?

Personally I use this other methodology:

1. I acquire (from a GPO aligned PC) these files/folders (c:\Windows\System32\GroupPolicy\):

• Folder Machine (and its sub-content)​

• Folder User (and its sub-content)​

• gpt.ini file​

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2. In the Win 10/11 installation ISO, via 7ZIP "opening" install.wim - possibly prepared by NTLITE - I copy those files (for each type of OS present in the ISO) into the following install.wim folder \ Windows\System32\GroupPolicy\​

At this point the GPOs will not only be set but also used since the installation of the O.S. – this does not apply to any Home versions which, as known, do not have gpedit.msc installed; for this version it will be necessary to install it via post-setup.

 

[francis11]

Or just copy the (saved) hidden GroupPolicy folder into the mounted NTL image via an automated cmd.
Ie. packed after edits to a WinRAR file with extration command, where D:/ is NTL mounted drive:
Path=D:\NTLite\Temp\NLTmpMnt\Windows\System32\GroupPolicy\
SavePath
Silent=1
Overwrite=1