What is the default domain policy?

Default Domain Policy: A default GPO that is automatically created and linked to the domain whenever a server is promoted to a domain controller. It has the highest precedence of all GPOs linked to the domain, and it applies to all users and computers in the domain.

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How do I find my default domain policy?

Start the Directory Management MMC (Start – Programs – Administrative Tools – Directory Management)
Select the domain and right click on “Domain Controllers” and select Properties.
Select the ‘Group Policy’ tab.
The policies in effect will be shown, normally ‘Default Domain Controllers Policy”.

Is default domain policy enforced by default?

All replies. Default Domain policy is the only one policy defined by default during AD creation and it is applied at domain level. Many settings are set up there as startup options and you can simply adjust them as you wish.

What is default user in domain?

This account is used to configure settings, create users, and manage the domain. This account cannot be deleted. Users without dedicated accounts can use this account to view and modify files.

How do I use default domain policy?

To set security policies in a domain, edit the default domain policy as follows:

Select Start | All Programs | Administrative Tools | Active Directory Users and Computers.
Right-click the domain node in the left pane and click Properties.
Choose the Group Policy tab.
Select the Default Domain Policy and click Edit.

Can I delete default domain policy?

Answers. AFAIK, the default domain policy can not be deleted but can be unlinked.

How do I recreate my default domain policy?

Open up a Command Prompt as administrator. To restore the default domain policies, just simply run the command “DCGPOFIX” and press Y in all the prompts it asks after carefully reading and understanding what is about to happen.

Can you block the default domain policy?

Blocking the entire Default Domain Policy for your organizational unit (OU) is not advisable. However, a certain setting within the Default Domain Policy can sometimes cause issues within your department. You can create a group policy that will override one or several of those settings.

Should I disable default domain policy?

Under no circumstances should you disable or unlink the GPOs. If you rename the default GPOs there should be no impact, but your mileage may vary.

Can you block inheritance default domain policy?

As GPOs can be inherited by default, they can also be blocked, if required using the Block Inheritance.

How do I change my default domain policy?

Click Start, click All Programs, click Administrative Tools, and then click Group Policy Management. In the Group Policy Management Console, expand the forest tree down to the domain level. Right-click the Default Domain Policy and select Edit.

How do I change the default login logon domain?

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Click Start, and then click Run.
In the Open box, type gpedit.
Under Computer Configuration, expand Administrative Settings, expand System, and then click Logon.
In the right pane, double click the setting Assign a default domain for logon and choose Enabled.