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Gpedit in Windows 11: How to Enable & Why is It Missing
Windows 11 Home doesn’t have gpedit installed by default
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Updated onSeptember 2, 2024
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Fix Windows 11 OS errors with Fortect:
With the Group Policy Editor, you can manage and configure various system settings. It helps you take care of everything from app settings to security options and customization.
Today we’ll show you how to enable and use GPEdit in Windows. Let’s get right to it.
How do I enable Gpedit in Windows 11?
1. Enable Group Policy Editor with a batch file
If you were wondering how to enable Group Policy Editor in Windows 11 Home, running the batch file would do the trick.
1.To install gpedit.msc on Windows 11, pressWindows+Sto open theSearchmenu, enterNotepadin the text field, and click on the relevant result.
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Copy this batch file code by selecting the text and pressing theCtrl+Chotkey:@echo offpushd “%~dp0"dir /b %SystemRoot%\servicing\Packages\Microsoft-Windows-GroupPolicy-ClientExtensions-Package~3*.mum >List.txtdir /b %SystemRoot%\servicing\Packages\Microsoft-Windows-GroupPolicy-ClientTools-Package~3*.mum »List.txtfor /f %%i in (‘findstr /i . List.txt 2^>nul’) do dism /online /norestart /add-package:"%SystemRoot%\servicing\Packages%%i"pause
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Press theCtrl+Vkeyboard shortcut to paste the copied batch file code intoNotepad.
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Click on theFilemenu in theNotepad, and select theSave Asoption.
5.Head to the desired location, enterGroup Policy Editor.batas theFile name, chooseAll filesfrom theSave as typedropdown menu, and click onSave.
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Thereafter, right-click theGroup Policy Editorbatch file and then selectRun as administrator.
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If aUACprompt opens, select theYesoption on it.
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Thereafter, aCommand Promptwindow will open. Wait until it says,100% This operation completed successfully, before you close that window.
2. Enable Group Policy Editor via the Command Prompt
After the Group Policy Editor for Windows 11 download is complete, restart the computer and then open the tool.
How do I access the local Group Policy Editor?
Why is Gpedit not available in Windows 11 Home?
With Group Policy Editor you can make adjustments to many advanced and hidden settings, and the majority of home users usually never have to modify those settings. This is why this feature isn’t available in the Home Edition of Windows.
Why doesn’t my computer have a Group Policy Editor?
Your Windows installation is damaged and Group Policy Editor isn’t working, or you’re using a Windows Home edition that doesn’t have this feature.
Why is Gpedit.msc missing?
Usually, gpedit.msc is missing because you have a Windows version that doesn’t include it, like the Home Edition.
To use it, you can upgrade to a higher edition or try third-party tools that enable it, though these should be used with caution To add it to your PC, check this guide ongpedit.msc is not found in Windows 11.
Summary
Overall, it’s very quick and straightforward to enable Gpedit in Windows 11, and it requires just running a couple of commands. In case you get agpedit.msc access is deniederror message, we have a fix for that too.
To learn more, check our guides on how to installGroup Policy Editor on Windows 10 Homeor how to getGroup Policy Management console in Windows 11.
Let us know which method worked for you in the comments area below.
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Matthew Adams
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Matthew is a freelancer who has produced a variety of articles on various topics related to technology. His main focus is the Windows OS and all the things surrounding it.
He is passionate about the tech world, always staying up-to-date with the latest and greatest. With an analytical view, he likes problem-solving, focusing on errors and their causes.
In his free time, he likes to read and write about history and tries to always develop new skills.
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