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AutoProf Simplifies Active Directory

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Paula Musich
Paula Musich
Dec 20, 2004
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AutoProf this week will make it easier to manage Windows desktops from within Microsofts Active Directory with the second major release of its Policy Maker Professional.

Version 2.0 of the utility, which extends the functionality of Active Directorys Group Policy, lets administrators automate the configuration of 10 Windows Control Panel settings for different groups in an organization.

/zimages/3/28571.gifRead morehereabout AutoProfs Policy Maker Professional configuration manager.

Among the new extensions is the ability to set the power options policy in a way that can recoup $51 per PC per year in wasted energy costs, officials said.

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