can't modify local security settings

[Chris]

I have a computer which was in our domain. I put it back to Workgroup and
want to change its local security settings. But when launched Local Security
Policy under Administrative Tools it showed a lock on Security Settings icon.
Also got a lock on Account Policies and Local Policies. I only can view the
settings not to change. I believe it's due to GPO from our domain. How can
I remove/disable the GPO or get around so I can modify the local security
policy. I'm logged in as local admin.

Thanks.

 

[John Wunderlich]

I have a computer which was in our domain. I put it back to
Workgroup and want to change its local security settings. But
when launched Local Security Policy under Administrative Tools it
showed a lock on Security Settings icon. Also got a lock on
Account Policies and Local Policies. I only can view the settings
not to change. I believe it's due to GPO from our domain. How
can I remove/disable the GPO or get around so I can modify the
local security policy. I'm logged in as local admin.

Thanks.

It's not easy or pretty, but in the past I've been able to do what
you're trying to do by using the "secedit" command. Start by:

Start -> Help & Support -> then type "secedit" in the search box.

HTH,
John

 

[John Wunderlich]

It's not easy or pretty, but in the past I've been able to do what
you're trying to do by using the "secedit" command. Start by:

Start -> Help & Support -> then type "secedit" in the search box.

HTH,
John

Also see:
"How do I restore security settings to the default settings?"
<http://support.microsoft.com/kb/313222>

HTH,
John