The predefined security templates included with Windows Server 2003 can be viewed using the Security Templates snap-in. To view the default security templates, perform the following steps:

1. Click Start, Run, type mmc and Click OK.

2. From the File menu, click Add/Remove Snap-In. From the Add/Remove Snap-In window, click Add.
3. Scroll through the list of available snap-ins. Select Security Templates and click Add. Click Close.
4. Click OK.
5. Within the management console, expand Security Templates and click the default container. The preconfigured security templates are listed in the right pane.

By default, the following security templates are stored within the %systemroot%\security\templates directory:

Setup Security - This template is created during the installation of Windows Server 2003 and contains the default security settings applied during the installation of the operating system. You should not change the settings within this template because it can be used to reapply default security settings.

Compatible (compatws.inf) - This template relaxes security so members of the Users group can run applications that are not a part of the Designed for Windows Logo Program. The default permission allows only members of this group to run applications that are part of the Windows Logo group. Instead of adding members to the Power Users group, permissions can be relaxed so that members of this group can run the necessary applications.

Secure (secure*.inf) - This template modifies security settings that impact the operating system and network protocols such as the password policy, account policy, and various Registry settings. It also removes all members from the Power Users group.

Highly Secure (hisec*.inf) - This template increases the security of the parameters defined within the secure template. This template also removes all members from the Power Users group.