How To Enable gpedit.msc On Windows 11
Group Policy is a powerful tool that allows users to customize computer settings, but it can only be accessed through the Group Policy editor or Gpedit.msc. Unfortunately, Windows 11 Home Edition does not come with the group policy editor or Gpedit.msc pre-installed. If you wish to modify Group Policy settings, you need to enable it on your PC first. Enabling the Group Policy Editor is a straightforward process and this article will guide you through the steps to enable Gpedit.msc in Windows 11.
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Running Gpedit.msc On Windows 11
When attempting to run Gpedit.msc on Windows 11, you may have encountered an error. However, there is a way to run Gpedit.msc on Windows 11 by following these steps:
- Press the Windows key + R key combination to open the Run dialog box on your PC.
- In the Run dialog box, type Gpedit.msc and press Enter to open the Group Policy Editor.
If you haven’t enabled the Group Policy Editor, you will receive an error message stating, “Windows cannot find ‘gpedit.msc’. Make sure you typed the name correctly and try again.”
The Group Policy Editor, or Gpedit.msc, is typically located in the C:\Windows\System32 folder. If you encounter the aforementioned error message, it means that Gpedit.msc is not present in the folder, and you need to enable it first.
Enabling Gpedit.msc In Windows 11
If you encounter the same error mentioned above and need to enable Gpedit.msc in Windows 11, follow the steps provided below:
- Firstly, download the Gpedit.msc enabler PowerShell script from this link.
- Double-click on the downloaded file to run it. This action will open a UAC (User Account Control) window. Click “Yes” to proceed.
- A Command Prompt window will appear, displaying the progress status. Once the process is completed, you will see the message “This operation is completed successfully.”
- Press any key to close the Command Prompt window.
- Restart your system, and Gpedit.msc will be successfully enabled on Windows 11.
Note: If you are using Microsoft Edge on your PC and are unable to download the provided file, you can follow these additional steps:
- Open Notepad on your PC.
- Copy and paste the following code into the Notepad:
@echoCopy codenul 2>&1 "%SYSTEMROOT%\system32\cacls.exe" "%SYSTEMROOT%\system32\config\system"
REM --> If error flag set, we do not have admin.
if '%errorlevel%' NEQ '0' (
echo Requesting administrative privileges…
goto UACPrompt
) else ( goto gotAdmin )
:UACPrompt
echo Set UAC = CreateObject^("Shell.Application"^) > "%temp%\getadmin.vbs"
echo UAC.ShellExecute "%~s0", "", "", "runas", 1 >> "%temp%\getadmin.vbs"
"%temp%\getadmin.vbs"
exit /B
:gotAdmin
if exist "%temp%\getadmin.vbs" ( del "%temp%\getadmin.vbs" )
pushd "%CD%"
CD /D "%~dp0"
pushd "%~dp0"
dir /b %SystemRoot%\servicing\Packages\Microsoft-Windows-GroupPolicy-ClientExtensions-Package~3.mum >List.txt
dir /b %SystemRoot%\servicing\Packages\Microsoft-Windows-GroupPolicy-ClientTools-Package~3.mum >>List.txt
for /f %%i in ('findstr /i . List.txt 2^>nul') do dism /online /norestart /add-package:"%SystemRoot%\servicing\Packages\%%i"
pause
- Save the file with any name followed by the .bat extension.
- Run the file as explained in the previous step, and Gpedit.msc will be enabled on Windows 11.
FAQs
Does Windows 11 Have Gpedit.msc?
Gpedit.msc is exclusively available for users running Windows 11 Professional and Enterprise editions. By default, it is not enabled for home users, and therefore, you need to enable it manually.
How Do I Enable Gpedit.msc in Windows 11?
You will have to make certain changes to your system to enable Gpedit.msc in Windows 11. We have discussed how you can enable Gpedit.msc in Windows 11, so you can read the above article to enable it.Â
How Do I Access Group Policy Editor In Windows 11?
To access the Group Policy Editor in Windows 11, you can conveniently utilize the Run dialog box. Follow these steps:
Press the Windows key + R key combination to open the Run dialog box.
Type Gpedit.msc in the Run dialog box.
Press Enter, and you will be directed to the Group Policy Editor.
Final Words
Once you follow the steps outlined in this article, you will successfully enable Gpedit.msc on Windows 11. By enabling it, you gain the ability to run Gpedit.msc directly from the Run dialog box on your PC.