By Linda Pruss 23 June 1999 Install latest service packs. System Policy is a set of registry settings that together define the computer resources available to a group of users or an individual. Policies define the various facets of the desktop environment available to users such as access to Control Panel applets, what options appear in the Start menu, what applications are on the desktop, etc. System Policy Editor is a tool that allows you to easily update the registry settings to implement a system policy.
Policies control the user environment of legitimate users.
System Policy Editor is on the Windows NT server CD and installs during a standard server installation. Usage Instructions System Policy editor is a powerful registry management tool and should be used with care. Before applying system policies, review the available options to see what is appropriate for your systems. Administrator accounts are not protected from system policies. Office 97 resource kit comes with a policy template that allows control of the Office applications specifically.