I deal with this problem currently. I have multiple ways you can deal with it:
1) Do not use the GPO and use auto discovery. You can read on how to do this
on some MS KB articles (I do not have the IDs handy) but you can do it via a
custom DHCP option. It works well
2) Create a .reg key which removes the proxy settings. If you e-mail me
directly, I can provide a sample. Inform laptop users to run this when they go
home. When they come back to the office, the GPO will update and push back the
proxy. Likewise, you can provide a .reg key for them to use when they get back
into the office
-----Original Message-----
From: Ryan Parrish [mailto:RyanP@foxracing.com]
Sent: Thursday, October 28, 2004 3:28 PM
To: focus-ms@securityfocus.com
Subject: GPO that forces users to use a proxy server.
We are trying to implement a GPO that forces all users/computers to use a proxy
sever for there internet access in the company, but have hit a snag. We have
lots of laptop users that we found during testing when they take there laptops
home they can access the internet using there own ISP since we set the policy
to use a proxy server that is not available to the outside internet, thus they
get no internet access. Has anybody dealt with this kind of situation before?
Is there a way to set a GPO to only be active during business hours?
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ryanp@foxracing.com
IT Dept.
408-776-8633 extension 1229
Please direct all support questions to -
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