Administrative Templates for Windows 8.1 Update and Windows Server 2012 R2 Update 1

Procedure to follow to enable the new Administrative Templates for Windows 8.1 Update 1 and Windows Server 2012 R2 Update 1.

  • Install the .MSI on the Domain Controller (DC).
  • Once the install is done navigate to:  C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Group Policy\Windows Server 2012\PolicyDefinitions to see the actual policy files.
  • On the DC create a new folder called PolicyDefinitions under C:\Windows\SYSVOL\domain\Policies.
  • Copy all the files from C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Group Policy\Windows Server 2012\PolicyDefinitions to the C:\Windows\SYSVOL\domain\Policies\PolicyDefinitions, excluding any language folders that are not required.

Wait a few minutes and the new policies will be available for use.