Group Policy includes the Ini Files preference extension. For computers and groups of computers or for users and groups of users, this extension allows you to:
-
Add a property to a configuration settings (.ini) or setup information (.inf) file.
-
Replace a property in an .ini or .inf file.
-
Delete a property from an .ini or .inf file.
-
Delete a section from an .ini or .inf file.
-
Delete an .ini or .inf file.
Note | |
To copy any type of file to a new location or to modify its attributes, see the Files Extension. |
Getting started
You can create and configure Ini File preference items for any domain-based Group Policy object (GPO). You configure the settings by editing a GPO using the Group Policy Management Console. When editing a GPO, you can find this preference extension at the following location:
Computer Configuration or User Configuration
└ Preferences
└ Windows Settings
└ Ini Files
For information about how to use this extension to create and configure a preference item, see the following topics: