Hi All,I know you can add "security templates" such as "hisecws.inf" to group policy however I have a question:if you deploy a security template manually using secedit, ie: NOT using group policywhich security settings are enforced?the settings in the security template? or your normal group policiy settings for that server?also: for a NORMAL server (2003 server on the domain) -- NOT a DC, just a member server, which security template is recommended?can I use the hisecws (even though its for work stations) or should I use the DC template (I realize I can modify the settings) just wonderedwhich one was better.thanks,Luke.

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