Microsoft have used to release an excel file covering all group policies in various OS. But I cannot find such a release which includes Windows 7. Anyone want to take a stab at filling my brain with this knowledge?

I guess currently there is no Group Policy Settings Reference available for Windows 7. As a workaround, you can try to use the "Export List" feature. Open gpedit.msc, navigate to Administrative Templates, right-click All Settings, and choose Export List. You can compare the exported file with that of Vista to find new policy if you want to.

wouldnt' this only export a list of settings concerning administrative templates and not all group policy settings

Yes, follow the steps for others sections of GP too.... It will be easier for you to sort and learn more in details section wise.

It would still be nice if Microsoft cared to make these lists, as I have use for them. Compiling my own won't help me when I am at another location or at a customer and I need to know GPO settings for 7. I guess it will arrive soon?

Hi, Do you mean this one? Please just note the file WindowsServer2008R2andWindows7GroupPolicySettings.xlsx in the following page: Group Policy Settings References for Windows and Windows Server It just has been published on 9/2/2009. Hope this helps. Thanks. Nicholas Li - MSFT