=?Utf-8?B?VGVycnk=?= wrote in
:

A previous individual set local security policies so even the
administrator is locked down with no icons for programs, cannot
get to the internet and most importantly cannot use Windows
Explorer or “run”.

Is there a way to reset all the local policies to the original
default?


"How do I restore security settings to the default settings?"
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/313222

HTH,
John