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Set Options for Group Policy Software Installation

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02/22/2013

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Applies To: Windows 8, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012

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Set Group Policy Software Installation Defaults
Specify Automatic Installation Options Based on File Name Extension
Specify Categories in Which to Manage Applications

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