Group Policy Problem

[Don]

I recently purchased a new laptop with Windows XP which I
configured several Group policy settings on.
Specifically I enabled the "Password must meet complexity
requirements" setting. I then joined the computer to my
SBS 2000 domain. Now when I attempt to disable this
policy setting it is greyed out and I cannot change it.
The same is true for all policy settings under "Computer
configuration \ Windows Settings \ Security Settings\
Account Policies". I have tried logging on as both local
and domain administrator. In either case I cannot change
any of these settings.

Please advise...
Thanks,
Don

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

Visit http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm and scroll way down
to Item No. 296 titled: "Lift MMC/GPEDIT Snap-In Restrictions".

[Courtesy of MS-MVP Kelly Theriot]

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/

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|I recently purchased a new laptop with Windows XP which I
| configured several Group policy settings on.
| Specifically I enabled the "Password must meet complexity
| requirements" setting. I then joined the computer to my
| SBS 2000 domain. Now when I attempt to disable this
| policy setting it is greyed out and I cannot change it.
| The same is true for all policy settings under "Computer
| configuration \ Windows Settings \ Security Settings\
| Account Policies". I have tried logging on as both local
| and domain administrator. In either case I cannot change
| any of these settings.
|
| Please advise...
| Thanks,
| Don

 

[Mike Bright MSP]

Don,

Is there a Group Policy being applied on the Domain?.

Regards

Mike Bright MCP, MSP

e:[email protected]

 

[Don]

Yes. However when I disconnect my laptop from the
network and just logon locally I still have the
restriction.

Don

 

[Roger Abell [MVP]]

A domain member "behaves" according to the GPO rules of the
domain even when disconnected.
If a policy is being applied by GPO changing it locally is unavailable.