can't modify xp local security policy

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. I don't want to make any changes to
the domain GPO.

Thanks.

"Chris" <> wrote in message
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>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. I don't want to make any changes
> to
> the domain GPO.
>
> Thanks.


Have you tried to apply the default workstation security template?

The following is for Windows 2003, however just follow the step by step at
the bottom of the article and use the (going by memory) Default Workstation
Security template.

How to apply predefined security templates in Windows Server 2003IN THIS
TASK This step-by-step article describes how to apply predefined security
templates. Microsoft Windows Server 2003 includes several predefined ...
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/816585

MOre info on the available default templates:

Predefined security templates
http://www.microsoft.com/resources/d....mspx?mfr=true

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