
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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