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XP User Account Losing password
Hello all, I have tried searching for this problem in your forums but was unable to find this exact issue mentioned.I am slowing bring up my client from stand alone systems to a managed network. I don't have the servers up yet and I am currently using multiple user...
Tags: Microsoft Windows XP, speed_freek@..., password
Discussion threads 2007-04-19
Windows 2003 server - Local Security Policy setting
Hi,Presently, my company is using Windows 2000 server as the domain controller and configured with Active Directory. I have a another Windows 2003 server for centralize file sharing. The Win 2003 did not join the domain, only login as local administrator. Now, my network user unable to access the...
Tags: Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows 2003, Jess001, Win 2003, local security policy, windows, networking, windows 2003 server, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, server
Discussion threads 2007-03-01
Password Policies are Locked down
I was under the impression in windows 2003 that the Administrator could change everything. It appears that this is false becuase when I go in to change the local machine policies, they setings are greyed out...and cant be changed. There is a lock icon on the floders as...
Tags: group policy, group policy object, local security policy, password, security, security policy, trobison@...
Q&A 2005-03-01
Quick Tip: Access Zip/removable drives from the Windows 2000 Recovery Console
Find out how to set the Local Security Policy to access a zip file and use it for backing up Registry or other key files.The ability to access a Zip or removable drive from the Recovery Console RC can come in handy. For example, you can back up Registry files...
Tags: Microsoft Windows, Jim Boyce, console, Recovery Console, Local Security Policy, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Windows 2000
Technical articles 2002-05-28

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Local Security Police
I run a standalone wintel machine with Windows XP SP2. Recently when I attemted to access the Local Policy I got the following error:"The Group Policy settings that apply to this machine could not be determined. The error occurred when trying to retreive these settings from the local security policy...
Tags: database, filac@..., Local, Local Security, security, windows
Discussion threads 2004-11-26
2003 Server Local Security Policy
I had set an ID in a local security policy. The server is apart of the domain, but not a domain controller. This id was removed prior to attempting to remove the ID from the security policy. Now the SID appears in its place within the policy and can not...
Tags: SECURITY, btdecarlo@..., server
Discussion threads 2007-04-16
Local Policy and AD
Is there anyway to implement local policy on each XP SP2 PC in an AD environment. I have created some templates which will eventually be deployed using group policy. But as of now, our organization would like to implement them at the local policy level on the PC's? I tried...
Tags: jshoemaker21@..., advertisement
Discussion threads 2007-04-17
Local Policy and AD
Is there anyway to implement local policy on each XP SP2 PC in an AD environment. I have created some templates which will eventually be deployed using group policy. But as of now, our organization would like to implement them at the local policy level on the PC's? I tried...
Tags: jshoemaker21@..., advertisement
Discussion threads 2007-04-17
Creating of a user
Here is the scoop:I have a client that has a very small network and has changed their password policies so many times that when creating a new user it will not allow them to create the user because it says it does not meet the password policy.I have gone into...
Tags: Microsoft Windows Active Directory, password policy, password
Q&A 2005-10-20
Disable Domain Policy Locally
Hi everybody,I want to disable the domain group policies on my computer locally.What's going on: -I want to disable the domain policies on my computer -I have local admin rights. -I can't modify anything on the domain controllerTHANKS IN ADVANCE!!well here's the deal. Policy is applied local site domain and...
Tags: computer, domain, windows, wwnexc@...
Q&A 2005-05-15
Accessibility
Let say that I've installed windows server 2003 and I would like to know about any suitable security feature which helps me to have a log and who is accessing my server.Yeah, it's called the Event Log...Local Security Policy, Local Policies, Audit Policy.Hey, basic but free.You can use Event viewer...
Tags: Event Viewer, security, Local
Q&A 2005-05-28
Why a Security Policy?
A security policy, in its purest sense, is a document or set of documents that defines how an organization intends to protect its assets. By definition, a security policy provides high-level guidance for the organization but does not specifically cover technologies or techniques. This paper shows how to create a...
Tags: Security Policy, Security
White papers 2008-04-22
Security policies
I am not able to logon locally: error: 'Local policy does not permit you to log on interactively into my Server'Windows Server 2003 SP1I am an AdminstratorIn Group Policy THe following is set:The Allow Local Logon policy has the administrators, Domain Admin, Enterprise Admin listed.Do Not Allow Local Logon...
Tags: Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Servers, rcmanibusan@..., security
Discussion threads 2007-03-12
Building and Implementing a Successful Information Security Policy
The purpose of this paper is to outline the strategies and managing processes behind implementing a successful Security Policy. There are recommendations for the creation of a Security Awareness Program, where the main objective will be to provide staff members with a better, if not much improved understanding of the...
Tags: Information Security, Security Policy, Security
White papers 2003-06-12
Local Admins
I have a problem, where I am trying to make enterprise admins, the admin to all computers, plus we have a small group called onevision which needs to be admins to our development environment. So I did this in GP, but the problem I forgot about is that we run...
Tags: Domain
Q&A 2004-12-28
How do I activate my own screen saver?
My computer is on a network which is protected by certain group and local security policies. I think that due to this reason, the screen saver tab in the display window of my desktop is not visible to me. Due to this, I can not configure my own screen saver....
Tags: screensaver
Q&A 2006-09-27
Bluetooth only in admin session
Hello,I recently installed a bluetooth dongle on my Win XP Pro PC to communicate with my cellular phone. All works well when under admin user, but the link is cut under any limited account. I don't want to work any time under with admin account.Thank you for your help,Jean-Jacques VergierFrom...
Tags: Bluetooth, jj.vergier@..., security, windows
Q&A 2006-01-25
IT Security Policy Checklist
By David M Davis, CCIE, MCSEAn IT Security Policy should be a place to standardize and document company-wide security practices. This checklist provides a comprehensive list of issues that should be covered and recommends a variety of security policy best practices.Join the discussion for this download to add your recommendations...
Tags: Checklist, TechRepublic Inc., IT Security, Security Policy, Information Technology, Security
Download resources 2005-04-27
Logging Logons
Is ther a wy to track a history of users logging onto an XP session - time on, duration, time off?Assuming the users are logging in to a domain - I have done this by using Group Policy. I set the Default Domain Policy, Computer Config, Local Policy, to audit...
Tags: Local
Q&A 2006-03-22
Group Policy of Local Computer
Is there anyway to which a person can change the "Local Group Policy" of a computer running Microsoft Windows XP Professional Edition thats not part of a Domain without affecting the Administrator Account.Officaly, no. The local policy will apply to all users.There is however a little trick you could apply.The...
Tags: terrynz001@..., windows, group policy
Q&A 2006-09-03
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