Issue Description
Group Policy Editor allows centralized control of Windows behavior but must be used carefully.
Common Causes
- Need to enforce system rules
- Disable unwanted features
Step-by-Step Solution
Step 1: Open Group Policy Editor
- Press Windows + R → gpedit.msc
Step 2: Navigate to Policy Category
- Use:
- Computer Configuration for system-wide rules
- User Configuration for user-specific rules
Step 3: Modify a Policy
- Double-click the policy
- Choose Enabled or Disabled
- Click Apply → OK
Step 4: Apply Changes
- Restart PC or run:
gpupdate /force
Explore Further
- Export policy settings
- Use Resultant Set of Policy (RSoP)
Prevention & Best Practices
Document all policy changes.