Active directory in Vista?

Question

Hey I'm using Windows Vista ultimate and I want to set up a group policy for all the users of a certain group local on this computer. From what I know you can't set up a group policy to specifically target 1 group from the windows mmc. At work we use active director to do that, over a larger server domain, however I don't know how to install it. So if anyone could tell me how to activate/install active directory, or how to create a group policy for 1 specific group I'll give you 10 points.

Thanks

Answer 1

Active Directory can only be installed on Windows servers, 2000, 2003, and 2008.

Vista is not a server operating system.

However, you can use local policy that applies to all the users without having an AD.

You can google the MS technet for specifics.

Answer 2

The first person is correct. If you are just using 1 computer, try Windows SteadyState.