I seem to have trouble finding ADM & ADMX Template downloads when I need them. Maybe it's the keywords/tags - maybe it's the different product groups, thinking about them in different ways. Anyway, here's a selected collection of the ones I go looking for, maybe you do too.
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Administrative Templates (ADMX) for Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows 7
This download details page provides the complete set of Administrative templates (ADMX) for Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows 7.
7/13/2010
Tool
Group Policy ADM Files
This page provides a complete set of current and previously shipped Administrative Template files (.adm files) included by default in Windows operating system and service pack releases, beginning with Windows 2000.
9/23/2008
Administrative Templates (ADMX) for Windows Server 2008
This download details page provides the complete set of Administrative templates (ADMX) for Windows Server 2008. Additionally, there is a separate download that includes the ADMX and ADML files for Group Policy preferences.
Administrative Templates for Windows PowerShell
This page provides the Group Policy Administrative template file for Windows PowerShell.
11/15/2006
Document
Administrative Templates (.admx) for Windows Vista
This page provides the complete set of Administrative Template (.admx) files for Windows Vista
Windows Service Pack Blocker Tool Kit
A blocking tool is available for organizations that would like to temporarily prevent installation of Service Pack updates through Windows Update.
11/11/2010
Toolkit to Temporarily Block Delivery of Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2
While recognizing the security benefits of Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2 (SP2), some organizations have requested the ability to temporarily disable the automatic delivery of this update through Automatic Updates (AU) and Windows Update (WU).
3/12/2007
Microsoft DirectAccess Connectivity Assistant
The Microsoft DirectAccess Connectivity Assistant (DCA) helps organizations reduce the cost of supporting DirectAccess users and significantly improve their connectivity experience. This Solution Accelerator is part of the Windows® Optimized Desktop Toolkit 2010 (WODT 2010).
2/15/2010
ADM and ADMX Downloads for MS Internet Explorer
Administrative Templates for Internet Explorer 7 for Windows
This page provides the Group Policy Administrative Template file for Internet Explorer 7 for Windows.
10/4/2007
Administrative Templates for Windows Internet Explorer 9
This page provides the Group Policy Administrative Template files for Windows Internet Explorer 9
3/17/2011
Administrative Templates for Windows Internet Explorer 10
This page provides the Group Policy Administrative Template files for Windows Internet Explorer 10. ** Warning: IE10 deprecates/removes the IEM methods. Refer: http://blogs.msdn.com/b/askie/archive/2013/05/08/ie10-removing-iemaintenance-from-window-7-and-windows-2008-r2.aspx
3/19/2013
1/30/2013
Toolkit to Disable Automatic Delivery of Internet Explorer 9
The Internet Explorer 9 Blocker Toolkit enables IT Administrators to disable automatic delivery of Internet Explorer 9 as an important class update via Automatic Updates and the Windows Update and Microsoft Update sites.
2/10/2011
Toolkit to Disable Automatic Delivery of Internet Explorer 8
The Internet Explorer 8 Blocker Toolkit enables IT Administrators to disable automatic delivery of Internet Explorer 8 as a high-priority update via Automatic Updates and the Windows Update and Microsoft Update sites.
1/5/2009
Toolkit to Disable Automatic Delivery of Internet Explorer 7
The Internet Explorer 7 Blocker Toolkit enables IT Administrators to disable automatic delivery of Internet Explorer 7 as a high-priority update via Automatic Updates and the Windows Update and Microsoft Update sites.
ADM and ADMX Downloads for MS Applications
The MDOP ADMX Installer delivers ADMX templates for MDOP products - UE-V and App-V. The ADML files for UE-V are English only and the ADML files for App-V are provided for English, Japanese, German, Chinese (Simplified), & Chinese (Traditional). Feature Summary: ADMX templates for MDOP Products App-V 5.0 and UE-V 1.0 allow the administrator to do the following:
1/11/2012
Help for Windows Administrative Templates (ADMX)
This page provides the Group Policy Administrative Template files for Help for Windows (WinHlp32.exe).
4/19/2007
Office 2010 Administrative Template files (ADM, ADMX/ADML) and Office Customization Tool
This download includes Group Policy Administrative Template (ADM, ADMX/ADML) and Office Customization Tool (OPAX/OPAL) files for Microsoft Office 2010.
6/20/2011
Office 2010 (Beta) Administrative Template files (ADM, ADMX/ADML) and Office Customization Tool
This download includes updated Group Policy Administrative Template and Office Customization Tool OPA files; an updated Office Customization Tool; and ADMX and ADML versions of the Administrative Template files.
11/17/2009
2007 Office system (SP2) Administrative Template files (ADM, ADMX, ADML) and Office Customization Tool
This download includes updated Group Policy Administrative Template and Office Customization Tool OPA files; an...Customization Tool; and ADMX and ADML versions of the Administrative Template files. This update assumes that you have updated...
9/21/2009
2007 Office system Administrative Template files (ADM, ADMX, ADML) and Office Customization Tool version 2.0
This download includes updated Group Policy Administrative Template and Office Customization Tool OPA files; an updated Office Customization Tool; and ADMX and ADML versions of the Administrative Template files for Microsoft Windows Vista and Microsoft Windows Server 2008.
10/11/2007
2007 Microsoft Office System Open XML Format converters Administrative Template (ADM) version 2.0
This download contains an administrative template which can be used to modify the default behavior of the Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint 2007 Open XML Format converters.
Update
Office 2003 Service Pack 3 Administrative Template (ADM), OPAs, and Explain Text Update
The download includes updated Group Policy Administrative Template files, OPA files, and an updated Microsoft Excel workbook that lists the Administrative Template policy settings and OPA settings.
7/24/2007
Microsoft Project 2002: System Policy Editor and Templates
The Microsoft Project 2002: System Policy Editor and Templates download includes the Microsoft Project 2002 system policy template. You must install the System Policy Editor and the template on your computer before you can create a system policy file.
4/27/2004
System Policy Editor and Office 97 Policy Templates
System Policy Editor and Office 97 Policy Templates.
5/24/2005
19/7/2013
Microsoft Application Virtualization Administrative Template (ADM Template)
The Microsoft Application Virtualization ADM template allows you to administer App-V client settings via Preferences.
2/21/2010
Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 R2 Client Group Policy Documentation
This download package contains the Communicator.adm file and a Group Policies Spreadsheet that lists the Group Policy settings for Office Communications Server 2007 R2 clients.
6/18/2010
Microsoft Lync 2010 Client Group Policy Documentation
This download package contains the Microsoft Lync 2010 administrative template file (Communicator.adm) and a spreadsheet that lists the Group Policy settings for the Lync 2010 client.
8/31/2011
Windows Live Toolbar Administrative Template (.adm) File
Windows Live Toolbar adminstrative tempate file for Group Policy Object Editor
3/3/2009
Windows Search 4.0 for Windows XP (KB940157)
Windows Search 4.0 is an updated component of Windows that enables instant search on your computer.
6/3/2008
Windows Search 4.0 for Windows XP x64 Edition (KB940157)
Windows Search 4.0 for Windows Server 2003 (KB940157)
Windows Search 4.0 for Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition (KB940157)
Windows Desktop Search 3.01 for Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition (KB917013)
Windows Desktop Search 3.01 is an updated component of Windows that enables instant search on your computer.
8/31/2007
Windows Desktop Search 3.01 for Windows Server 2003 (KB917013)
Windows Desktop Search 3.01 for Windows XP x64 Edition (KB917013)
Windows Desktop Search 3.01 for Windows XP (KB917013)
11/5/2012
ADM and ADMX Downloads for MS Manageability
Microsoft System Center Mobile Device Manager 2008 SP1 Resource Kit Tools - Server Tools
System Center Mobile Device Manager (MDM) 2008 Service Pack 1 (SP1) Server Tools provides tools to help administrators manage deployment and cleanup tasks in an MDM system.
12/15/2008
Microsoft System Center Mobile Device Manager 2008 Resource Kit - Server Tools
System Center Mobile Device Manager (MDM) 2008 Server Tools provides tools to help administrators manage deployment and cleanup tasks in an MDM system.
5/14/2008
Microsoft® Forefront™ Identity Manager 2010 Group Policy Templates
This download contains the Forefront Identity Manager 2010 Group Policy templates.
9/20/2010
SCOnline Group Policy Administrative Template
GP administrative template for AIS
11/15/2007
Administrative Template guides, samples, references
Group Policy Documentation Survival Guide
This document provides links to documentation and other technical information for Group Policy in Windows Server 2008.
4/25/2008
Group Policy Settings Reference for Windows and Windows Server
These spreadsheets list the policy settings for computer and user configurations included in the Administrative template files delivered with the Windows operating systems specified. You can configure these policy settings when you edit Group Policy objects (GPOs).
9/2/2009
Group Policy Settings Reference for Windows Internet Explorer 8
This spreadsheet lists the policy settings for computer and user configurations included in the administrative template files (admx/adml) delivered with Windows Internet Explorer 8.
4/30/2009
Group Policy Settings Reference Windows Internet Explorer 9
This spreadsheet lists the policy settings for computer and user configurations included in the administrative template files (admx/adml) delivered with Windows Internet Explorer 9.
3/15/2011
Using Administrative Template Files with Registry-Based Group Policy
Explains the concepts, architecture, and implementation details for registry-based Group Policy, shows how to create custom Administrative Template (.adm) files, and includes a complete reference for the .adm language.
1/20/2006
Group Policy ADMX Syntax Reference Guide
This reference document describes the new Group Policy ADMX format. The intent of this document is to teach you how to create .admx and .adml files for custom Group Policy administrative template settings.
6/1/2007
SDK
Group Policy ADMX Schema files
This page provides the Group Policy Administrative Template ADMX schema files.
3/19/2007
Group Policy Sample ADMX Files
This page provides Group Policy Sample ADMX files.
ADMX Migrator
ADMX Migrator is a snap-in for the Microsoft Management Console (MMC) that simplifies the process of converting your existing Group Policy ADM Templates to the new ADMX format and provides a graphical user interface for creating and editing Administrative templates.
Starter Group Policy Objects (GPOs)
Starter Group Policy objects (GPOs), introduced in Group Policy for Windows Server 2008, are collections of configured Administrative template (.admx) policy settings that you can use to create a live GPO. Each of the two packages in this download contains four starter GPOs.
4/7/2008