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How to Download and Install Group Policy Editor (gpedit.msc) on Windows 10 Home Edition

If you are using Windows 10 Home edition, you may have noticed that you cannot access the Group Policy Editor (gpedit.msc), a useful tool that allows you to configure various settings on your PC. This is because gpedit.msc is only available on Windows 10 Pro and Enterprise editions by default. However, there is a way to enable and install gpedit.msc on Windows 10 Home edition using a simple workaround. In this article, we will show you how to do it step by step.

What is gpedit.msc?

Group Policy Editor (gpedit.msc) is a Microsoft Management Console (MMC) snap-in that lets you manage Windows settings stored in the registry. You can use gpedit.msc to control how your PC or a group of PCs behaves, by enabling or disabling certain features, setting security policies, customizing user interface, and more. Gpedit.msc is mainly intended for network administrators, but it can also be useful for power users who want to tweak their Windows system.

Why is gpedit.msc not available on Windows 10 Home?

Microsoft does not include gpedit.msc on Windows 10 Home edition because it considers it an advanced feature that most home users do not need. Moreover, some of the settings that gpedit.msc can change may affect the stability or performance of your PC if not used properly. Therefore, Microsoft wants to limit the access to gpedit.msc to professional or enterprise users who have more technical knowledge and experience.

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How to download and install gpedit.msc on Windows 10 Home?

Although gpedit.msc is not built-in on Windows 10 Home edition, you can still download and install it using a third-party script that adds the necessary files and registry entries to your system. Here are the steps to follow:

Download the gpedit installer from this link[^1^]. It is a ZIP file that contains a batch file and some other files required for gpedit.msc.

Extract the ZIP file to a folder of your choice.

Right-click on the batch file named gpedit-enabler.bat and select Run as administrator.

Wait for the script to run and install gpedit.msc on your PC. It may take a few minutes depending on your system speed.

When the script finishes, press any key to close the command prompt window.

You have successfully installed gpedit.msc on your Windows 10 Home edition.

How to open and use gpedit.msc on Windows 10 Home?

After installing gpedit.msc on your PC, you can open and use it as follows:

Press Windows+R keys to open the Run dialog box.

Type gpedit.msc and press Enter. This will launch the Group Policy Editor window.

Browse through the left pane to find the setting that you want to change. You can expand or collapse the folders to see different categories of settings.

Select the setting that you want to change and double-click on it. This will open a new window where you can see the description, status, and options of the setting.

To enable or disable the setting, select Enabled or Disabled from the drop-down menu under Local Computer Policy.

To configure the setting further, change the options under Options. For example, you can enter a value, select a checkbox, or choose from a list of options depending on the type of setting.