How to Open Local Group Policy Editor on Windows 10

Local Group Policy Editor is a feature on Windows 10 which allows you to access and configure system settings via a simple user interface.

This is often used by computer administrators to be able to modify group policy settings quickly. It provides a hierarchical tree structure for configuring Group Policy settings.

There are different ways to access the Local Group Policy Editor. Proceed to the guide below to learn how to open a Local group policy editor.

Option 1: Open Local Group Policy Editor using Command Prompt

Step 1:

Press Windows key + X to open the quick menu and Click on Command Prompt (admin)

Step 2:

Type gpedit on command prompt and wait for Local Group Policy Editor to open

Option 2: Open Local Group Policy Editor via Control Panel

Step 1:

Press on Windows key + S and Search for control panel

Step 2:

Click on control panel to open it

Step 3:

On the search bar at the right top corner enter “Group Policy”

Step 4:

Click on Edit group policy

Step 5:

Wait for Group Policy Editor to open

Option 3: Open Local Group Policy Editor using run

Step 1:

Press Windows key + R

Step 2:

Enter gpedit.msc and click ok

Option 4: Use search function

Step 1:

Press on Windows key + S

Step 2:

Search for local group policy

Step 3:

Double-click on edit group policy and wait for it to open

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Option 5: Use .EXE file from system32

Step 1:

Open the windows file explorer and go to This PC. Click on your local drive C:

Step 2: 

Find Windows folder and open it

Step 3:

Scroll down until you find the folder System32

Step 4:

On the search bar, search for gpedit.msc

Step 5:

Right click on gpedit and select send to -> Desktop (create shortcut)

Step 6:

Go to your desktop and open gpedit.msc shortcut to run Local Group Policy Editor

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