Windows XP Logon error -

[nevenamalbasic]

"The local policy of this system does not permit you to logon
interactively" error message when you try to log on to a computer that
is running Windows XP Prof. by using an Administrator
account or any other account. Tried booting up in safe mode but got the
same error message. Help!

 

[Peter]

"The local policy of this system does not permit you to logon

interactively" error message when you try to log on to a computer that
is running Windows XP Prof. by using an Administrator
account or any other account. Tried booting up in safe mode but got the
same error message. Help!

5 second search on Google brings that:
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For those just reading this -- the resolution was:
1) Start/Run gpedit.msc
2) expand Computer Configuration
->Windows Settings
->Security Settings
->Local Policies
->User Rights Assignment
3) find "Allow logon through Terminal Services" (this was blank from Win2k
upg)
4) click "Add Users or Group"
5) add "Adminstrators and "Remote Desktop Users"
- Remeber to click "Object Types" and check off Groups
6) Click OK and OK then close Group Policy
and your DONE!
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[nevenamalbasic]

Thanks Peter. However I'm not able to logon therefore i cannot change
user rights settings and permissions.

 

[Peter]

Thanks Peter. However I'm not able to logon therefore i cannot change

user rights settings and permissions.

That is sad. Do you (or one you trust) have a physical access to that
machine?

 

[nevenamalbasic]

Yes i do, it is a laptop.

 

[Peter]

Yes i do, it is a laptop.

Run XP Recovery Console or reinstall OS.

 

[Guest]

Another cause for this message is the target machine's logon is set for
automatic to a local user account. Setting the machine's User Accounts to
require a user name and password to logon will allow a remote desktop
connection to be established.