Questions tagged [gpedit]
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Why gpedit and the corresponding registry entries are not synchronized?
I'm on Windows 10 Pro. I noticed that when I apply some policies via gpedit, the corresponding entries are created in the registry. If I undo, the entries are removed from the registry as well.
So I expected it to work the other way around too, but…
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Windows 7: Disable Lock Workstation After 10 Minutes Using Group Policy
On my Windows 7 PC the system becomes locked after 10 minutes of inactivity. Usually I would find this setting next to the screen-saver configuration. The setting is grayed out, however.
I think this is because of corporate group policy. As I am an…
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How Do I Allow A Standard User to Install Programs?
Yes, I realize that defeats the purpose of standard user. But here is the situation. A friend of mine wants to set up time limits for his home schooled son, and his son needs to be a standard user in order to use Family Safety. But at the same time,…
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How can I use Process Monitor to detect register changes made by GPEdit modifications?
It is supposed that Process Monitor can capture the registry changes made by any program. This thread explains it fine (thanks you, James T).
But it seems things are not so easy when talking about Group Policies Editor (gpedit.msc), because I am…
Sopalajo de Arrierez
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Where are the preferences in group policy in Windows 10?
I need to set preferences in group policy for date/time formats but I can't find preferences in the group policy editor.
I have obviously seen preferences in group policy in youtube videos etc but why is this totally missing from my group policy…
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What is the difference between regedit and gpedit.msc?
From my limited knowledge, it seems that gpedit.msc and regedit accomplish the same goal for me. What exactly are the differences? Which is more powerful? Which is more dangerous to play with?
Space Ghost
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How would I specify specific start menu items for a certain user?
I have a member of my family with a user account that I am restricting,
I have already added loads of restrictions using the mmc.
What I want to know is, is it possible to set up a separate start menu for that user, with only certain programs…
Liam W
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Is using the local group policy more "resilient" than using the registry?
The existing questions on local group policy versus registry (for example, this one) don't seem to cover the following aspect:
In a non-enterprise context (i.e. it's just me and my Windows 10 Pro), does it make any practical difference through which…
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Can't disable windows 10 PIN complexity
I recently linked my Microsoft Office account to my school to have access to Office for students. Right after linking my account, I couldn't login to my computer again with my 4-digit pin code and got the message: "your organization has set the…
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No Google folder under Administrative Templates via Group Policy editor - Adding GoogleUpdate.adm does nothing
I'm unable to complete "Step 2" :
Step 2. Importing Google Update ADM template.
Navigate to Local Computer Policy > Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates
Right-click Administrative Templates, and select Add/Remove Templates
Add the…
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Change State of Windows Update- Local Group Policy Editor without UI?
In windows server 2012,for this manual step how can i do from script,
start>run>gpedit.msc>administrative Components>Windows>Windows update
In that
1) Do not Display " Install updates and Shutdown" by default it is " Not Configured" want to…
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gpedit.msc doesn't work on Windows 7 64-bit
I have installed Windows 7 64-bit on my laptop. I tried the command
gpedit.msc
but the window doesn't appear. Is there any reason for this or can I fix this?
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Powershell Scripts to modify settings on Gpedit.msc console
Can any one of you please explain what is the exact powershell cmdlet for changing settings (Enabled or Disabled) in Gpedit.msc console...?
I need a exact query to link (Computer Configuration-->Administrative Templates-->System-->User Profiles-->…
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Enabling prompt-free RDP Console session in Windows 7
I have a version of Windows 7 Home Premium that's had termserv.dll patched to allow RDP. This works fine, but what I'd like to do is allow RDP sessions to view the console session without require confirmation on the console (this is for remote…
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How can I disable Windows XP shutdown while still allowing log out/restart?
I want to disable the "shut down" option on a Windows XP machine whose case and power button is not easily accessible. Users must still be able to restart and logout, but not shut down.
Is this possible?
Edited to add: I prefer any solution not…
Daniel Beck
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