text: how do i disable gropy policy?   assuming that you are using windows xp/2000 then do the following: (note you are going to have to edit the registry.  start > run > type regedit registry key: hkey_local_machine&#92;software&#92;policies&#92;microsoft&#92;windows&#92;system [ in most cases, this registry key is not present and will need to be created ] modify/create the value data type(s) and value name(s) as detailed below. data type: dword value // value name: disablegpo setting for value data: [0 = default (enabled) / 1 = disabled] exit registry and reboot  http://www.theeldergeek.com/enable_disable_local_group_policy.htm