A nice feature of the Windows NT, 2000, XP Operating Systems is the "Local Group Policy Editor" This is a flexible Change and Configuration Management tool. This tool includes options for registry-based policy settings, security settings, software installation, scripts, startup, shutdown, logon, logoff, and folder redirection.

To invoke the Local Group Policy Editor, select Start and then Run, then type:

gpedit.msc

Now press ENTER on your keyboard.