Open Local Group Policy Editor May 2026

This tool is only available in Windows Pro, Enterprise, and Education editions. Windows Home editions do not include it natively.

The Local Group Policy Editor (GPEDIT.MSC) is a powerful Windows administrative tool that allows you to fine-tune system settings, restrict access to certain features (like Control Panel), configure security options, and manage user permissions. It is the "control center" for deep, system-wide configurations. open local group policy editor