Windows Server 2012 R2 GPM>windows setting> security setting >Account Policy missing

[KrisC5]

Hello,

Ive been trying to figure out this issue with my GPO's,

What I initially wanted to do was create a simple password policy. I go to the GPMC and edit the Default domain policy and open Computer configurations >windows setting> security setting >and Account Policy is missing.

However i can see the Default domain policy settings specifications with everything im looking to change under settings. I dont know what can be the issue if its appearing under the settings.

[#2]

I get the same when doing this on a Windows 2012 R2 domain controller. The link I posted states that this should work on that. "Applies to Windows 10 - all editions, Windows Server 2012 R2."

[#3]

you get the same error doing it on 2012 R2?
hmm is there anyone that i can possibly speak with remotely.

[#4]

For the regsvr32 part, I do see the password policies in the default domain policy

[#5]

Im not following you? you lost me.
Your saying the regsvr command should function to bring back the missing account policy tab? I only got that error.

[#6]

Yes, it should according to the article, but the command doesn't work on a Windows 2012 R2 server (I tried). Same error like you

[#7]

Ah, ok i see.
I dont understand how policy is being read.
But as far as making changes to the policy; and for it to retain those changes for user, is not.
aswell as the Account policy tab is missing from the security settings .
hmm what do you think about DFS and WINS services stopped, I just came across that. Id assume distributed file system would have a hand in dealing with the sysvol folder? im not sure about WINS service.

[#8]

It depends... On older versions of Windows Server, it's File Replication Service as default (Switch to DFS how-to here https://www.mcs.support/guide-to-migrate-frs-to-dfsr-using-dfsrmig/ ) WINS is not needed anymore unless you have a very specific reason :)

[#9]

ok yea we have,that service disabled. What would you suggest regarding something like this. I was hoping it would be something fairly simple, like an oversight that I wasnt aware of, but it seems we've tried most most solution.

[#10]

Creating a new GPO at Domain root level, does that give you the password policies folder in that?

[#11]

negative, didnt work

[#12]

I'm out of ideas here myself too at the moment...

[#13]

Not a problem, would you happen to have a local support agent. Or someone affiliated that we can have come in office an take a look in person.

[#14]

I'm from a Dutch company, but you can also report a ticket at a Microsoft partner if you have one nearby?

[#15]

Any update for us?