Windows 7 - Account lockout problem

RaynMan · 12-09-2009

Hello all,

Windows 7 has made my Account Lockout Duration set to 99360 minutes (69 days).

What's really bad is I can't change this. It's disabled even though I'm an admin.

I've search for days trying to figure out how I can change this and was hoping someone here could help me.

TIA,

RaynMan

Kari · 12-09-2009

Have you tried to change Account Lockout Threshold to 0, it should then reset the duration?

Kari

RaynMan · 12-09-2009

Thank you for your reply, Kari.

I can't change anything on this screen. I can't change duration, threshold, or even reset time. Everything is disabled.

Thanks again.

Kari · 12-09-2009

Are we talking about the same window / screen? The Local Group Policy Editor? Or do you mean you are completely locked out?

Kari

RaynMan · 12-10-2009

The editor. Just like the images you are showing. If I click on anything just like what you have on the first image, anything that shows up just like on the second image is disabled.

I am an admin. I also have another user account which is also admin and thank goodness for that because I was able to login as the other user and unlock my main user. The other user account also has these disabled.

Thanks

reghakr · 12-10-2009

I can send a file to change the password

Windows 7 - Account lockout problem

Account lockout problem problems?