text: Assuming that you are using Windows XP/2000 then do the following: (note you are going to have to edit the registry.\n\nStart > Run > type Regedit\nRegistry Key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE&#92;SOFTWARE&#92;Policies&#92;Microsoft&#92;Windows&#92;System\n[ In most cases, this registry key is not present and will need to be created ]\nModify/Create the Value Data Type(s) and Value Name(s) as detailed below.\nData Type: DWORD Value // Value Name: DisableGPO\nSetting for Value Data: [0 = Default (Enabled) / 1 = Disabled]\nExit Registry and Reboot\n\nhttp://www.theeldergeek.com/enable_disable_local_group_policy.htm