secpol.msc Vista Security Discuss secpol.msc in the Windows Vista forums; I just download and installed Vista Build 5536 and want to change the security policy. From what I have read, you run secpol.msc, which I did, but I get ...

[wlkin]

I just download and installed Vista Build 5536 and want to change the security policy. From what I have read, you run secpol.msc, which I did, but I get the message that this is not available. Any suggestions on where secpol.msc is located and how to get it to run.

wlkin

[dazzlin]

Go to Control Panel / System and Maintenance / Administrative Tools / Local Security Policy

[wlkin]

Nothing there. Found it in System 32 folder and ran it. MMC said it could not create the snap-in, so Vista must not have loaded properly.

Thanks for the help.

wlkin

[Znod]

Yep, Administrative Tools > Local Security Policy gets me there.

[felix8406]

wLkin, just in case u have not found the Administrative Tools; like Go to Control Panel, change to Classic View, it'll be right there.

[felix8406]

Microsoft has released a security guide: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en. Keep in mind though that this guide it intended for IT personnel or for someone who inspire to be more than just an end-user, or for inquire minds. The file does require download and installation to your HD.

[Davehc]

Hi wlkin,
Go to run and type (exactly) Control UserPasswords2 and enter.
Go to advanced , then edavnced again. select users/Administrator and enable the Admin account. Backout and restart your computer. You can now log in as Administrator which I believe will solve your predicament