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Gpedit.msc Not Found in Windows 11? Here are 5 Ways to Enable It!
Everything you need to use GPE on your version of Windows 11
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Updated onSeptember 20, 2024
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Fix Windows 11 OS errors with Fortect:
If you can’t find the Gpedit.msc that lets you make changes with the Group Policy Editor, we’re here to help. While the feature is bundled into Windows 11 Pro, the Home edition doesn’t come with it.
However, there are ways toenable the Group Policy Editormanually. Check them out!
How do I enable Gpedit msc in Windows 11?
1. Enable Group Policy Editor with a batch file
The solution below describes with detailed steps the effective method to enable Gpedit using a batch file on your Windows 11 device.
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Type or paste in the following batch file code then clickFileat the top left corner and select theSave asoption:@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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Next, select theAll Filesoption from theSave astype drop-down menu, enterGroup Policy Editor.batwithin theFile nametext box and selectDesktopto save the file in there.
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Thereafter, right-click theGroup Policy Editorbatch file saved on the Desktop and selectRun as administrator.
A Command Prompt window will appear at this point. Wait until it says 100 percent before continuing. Before you close that window, be sure that this operation was accomplished correctly.
2. Enable Group Policy Editor via the Command Prompt
FOR %F IN ("%SystemRoot%\servicing\Packages\Microsoft-Windows-GroupPolicy-ClientTools-Package~*.mum”) DO ( DISM /Online /NoRestart /Add-Package:"%F" )
FOR %F IN ("%SystemRoot%\servicing\Packages\Microsoft-Windows-GroupPolicy-ClientExtensions-Package~*.mum") DO (DISM /Online /NoRestart /Add-Package:"%F")
Once the processes are complete and reach 100 percent, you can close the Command Prompt window and try to open Gpedit.msc again.
3. Download gpedit-main zip file
Another way around the Gpedit.msc not found on Windows 11 is to download the .bat file as shown above. This method also works on Windows 11 Home Edition, so be sure to try it.
4. Update Windows
If you’re using an earlier version of Windows, this could be a contributing factor to the error, which can be fixed by updating the operating system. They should probably fix this error in a subsequent software release.
5. Use the Microsoft Management Console
That’s about it on the Gpedit.msc not found on Windows 11 issue and how to download it.
If you wish to knowhow to enable and install Gpedit.msc on Windows 10 Home Editionsas well, we have already prepared a thorough guide for you to follow in the link attached.
Alternatively, you can learnhow to edit the Group Policy in Windows 10and use the same procedures in Windows 11 as they are similar.
You can also usegpedit.msc on Server 2019, and we have a great guide on how to do it.Let us know in the comments section below which solution worked best for you as well as how often you use Group Policy Editor.
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Vladimir Popescu
Being an artist his entire life while also playing handball at a professional level, Vladimir has also developed a passion for all things computer-related.
With an innate fascination for research and analysis, and realizing many other people share his passion for this subject, he delved into writing Windows-related articles, so other people can also benefit from the acquired information.
When not writing kick-ass articles, Vladimir likes to spend his time doing Crossfit and creating art.
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