How to Use Local Group Policy Editor

In this post, I will show you how to use local group policy editor, which is a tool on Windows 10 or 11 that allows you to configure advanced administrative settings. So hop along for the ride as we take a look at local group policy editor.

Local group policy editor is a Windows app that lets you edit A LOT of administrative settings for the computer and other users. It is useful if you want to restrict users from doing certain things or block certain actions. In the steps below, you will learn how to use and configure local group policy editor for your needs.

Local group policy editor is not included with Windows 10 or 11 Home. You need pro or above to use it. To check your edition, go to settings, select system from the left menu, and scroll down to about at the bottom of the list. then check your edition as shown in the photo above. If it is Windows 10 or 11 Home, then upgrade to pro, or to get it for free, see my instructible on it.

To open group policy, press the 🪟key and then type "Local Group Policy Editor." You should see a result that is called "Edit Group Policy." Click on that, and you will get a prompt asking you if you want Microsoft Management Console to make changes to your device. Click yes. An app will open with a list on the left with folders. Anything under "Computer Configuration" will be applied to the computer, while user configuration will apply to the current user you are logged in as. Feel free to explore the folders and settings and see what you can find!

To make a group policy for a different user, press 🪟key + R. A box will open, then type "mmc" in the box, and press enter. A box will come up asking you if you want mmc to make changes to your device. Click yes, and the in the new windows, click on file > add and remove snap in's. In the window that opens, click on group policy on the left, and then click add. In the box that opens, click browse, and then click users at the top. select the option from the list, and then click finish. close the app, and when asked to save, navigate to a location you like.

All done! You can now configure and use group policy to your liking! Hope you enjoyed it!

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