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can you remove the system from teh domain?<br />
log on as a local user with admin rights, go into system properties adn take it off the domain and back to a workgroup. this will effictlvly remove all group policies from the computer
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can you remove the system from teh domain?
log on as a local user with admin rights, go into system properties adn take it off the domain and back to a workgroup. this will effictlvly remove all group policies from the computer

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thanks for your help! &nbsp;Gave points to jholland79 as he had the answer first! &nbsp;Thanks!
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thanks for your help!  Gave points to jholland79 as he had the answer first!  Thanks!

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I am working on a desktop running XP pro, that used to be on a corporate network, but no longer is. &nbsp;<br />
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I am trying to simplify the login process ... and remove the password to the user accounts ... but the workstation requires a password, one with a minimum length, etc ...<br />
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when I go into Group Policy editor to the Windows Settings/Security Settings/Account Policies, I can't make any changes as the settings are 'locked', that is, there is a lock key on many of the folders.<br />
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I am logged into the workstation as Administrator.<br />
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How do I remove the lock setting, so I can remove all restrictions on password length, password required, etc?<br />
thank you!
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I am working on a desktop running XP pro, that used to be on a corporate network, but no longer is.  

I am trying to simplify the login process ... and remove the password to the user accounts ... but the workstation requires a password, one with a minimum length, etc ...

when I go into Group Policy editor to the Windows Settings/Security Settings/Account Policies, I can't make any changes as the settings are 'locked', that is, there is a lock key on many of the folders.

I am logged into the workstation as Administrator.

How do I remove the lock setting, so I can remove all restrictions on password length, password required, etc?
thank you!

Remove account policies lock in Group Policy Editor XP Pro

Microsoft Windows XP is the sixth release of the NT series of operating systems, and was the first to be marketed in a variety of editions: XP Home and XP Professional, designed for business and power users. The advanced features in XP Professional are generally disabled in Home Edition, but are there and can be activated. There were two 64-bit editions, an embedded edition and a tablet edition.