Windows Server 2008 R2 Security Policies Appear to be Locked

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Running GPEDIT.msc:
Computer Configuration > Windows Settings > Security Settings > Account Policies > Password Policy

I am unable to change any of these policies as they appear to be locked (the icons have a little padlock against them and when I open properties all the options are greyed out)

For what it's worth I'm trying to reduce the password history value.

I'm logged in as admin on the domain controller for the network.

I've googled but can't find anything that fits, anyone got any ideas?

Best Answer

Have you tried the Group Policy Management Client?

From: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd367853%28WS.10%29.aspx

RSAT enables IT administrators to remotely manage roles and features in Windows Server 2008 R2 from a computer that is running Windows 7. RSAT includes support for the remote management of computers that are running either a Server Core installation or the full installation option of Windows Server 2008 R2. The functionality RSAT provides is similar to Windows Server 2003 Administration Tools Pack.

Installing RSAT does not automatically install the GPMC. To install the GPMC after you install RSAT, click Programs in Control Panel, click Turn Windows features on or off, expand Remote Server Administration Tools, expand Feature Administration Tools, and select the Feature Administration Tools and Group Policy Management Tools check boxes.

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