What Windows utility should be used to configure password rules and account lockout policies on a system that is not part of a domain?

To configure password rules and account lockout policies on a system that is not part of a domain, you can use the "Local Security Policy" utility in Windows. Here are the step-by-step instructions:

1. Press the Windows key + R on your keyboard to open the Run dialog box.
2. Type "secpol.msc" (without quotes) in the Run dialog box and press Enter. This will open the Local Security Policy window.
3. In the Local Security Policy window, navigate to "Account Policies" and then click on "Password Policy".
4. On the right-hand side, you will see various password policy settings such as password length, complexity requirements, and password history. Double-click on each setting to modify its properties according to your requirements.
5. After configuring the password policy settings, navigate to "Account Lockout Policy" under "Account Policies".
6. Here, you can set the account lockout threshold, duration, and reset options. Double-click on each setting to modify its properties as needed.
7. Once you have made the desired changes, click on "Apply" and then "OK" to save the new password rules and account lockout policies.

By following these steps, you can configure password rules and account lockout policies on a Windows system that is not part of a domain using the Local Security Policy utility.