If you need to reset your local group policy settings back to the default in Windows 10, there are a few different ways you can do it. You can use the built-in Group Policy Editor, or you can use the Registry Editor to make the changes. You can also use a third-party tool like Policy Plus to make the changes.
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How to Reset Local Group Policy Settings to Defaults in Windows 10
How to Reset Local Group Policy Settings in Windows 10
If you need to reset your local group policy settings to the defaults, there are a few different ways you can do this. One way is to use the Microsoft Management Console (MMC), and another is to use the command line tool.
To reset group policy settings using the MMC:
1. Open the Microsoft Management Console by pressing the Windows key + R, then type in mmc and press Enter.
2. In the MMC, go to File > Add/Remove Snap-in.
3. Select Group Policy Object Editor from the list and click Add.
4. In the next window, select Local Computer and click Finish.
5. Once the Group Policy Object Editor snap-in has been added, expand Local Computer Policy > User Configuration > Administrative Templates.
6. Right-click on Administrative Templates and select Reset to Default.
7. You will be prompted to confirm the reset. click Yes to continue.
To reset group policy settings using the command line:
1. Open the Command Prompt by pressing the Windows key + R, then type in cmd and press Enter.
2. In the Command Prompt, type in gpupdate /force and press Enter.
3. You will be prompted to confirm the reset. Type y and press Enter to continue.
What are the Default Local Group Policy Settings in Windows 10?
The default Local Group Policy settings in Windows 10 can be found in the Group Policy Object Editor. To open the Group Policy Object Editor, go to Start > Run, type gpedit.msc, and press Enter.
The Group Policy Object Editor is divided into two panes. The left pane displays the Group Policy objects that are contained in the Group Policy container. The right pane displays the settings that are available for the selected Group Policy object.
The Group Policy objects that are available in the Group Policy container depend on the version of Windows that you are running. For example, in Windows 10, there are six Group Policy objects:
– Computer Configuration
– User Configuration
– Administrative Templates
– Security Settings
– Software Settings
– Preferences
The settings that are available for each Group Policy object depend on the version of Windows that you are running. For example, in Windows 10, the settings that are available for the Computer Configuration object include:
– Administrative Templates
– Security Settings
– Software Settings
– Preferences
The settings that are available for each Group Policy object also depend on the version of Windows that you are running. For example, in Windows 10, the settings that are available for the User Configuration object include:
– Administrative Templates
– Security Settings
– Software Settings
– Preferences
How to Restore Local Group Policy Settings to Their Default Values
There may be a time when you need to reset your local group policy settings back to their default values. This can be useful if you’ve made changes to your settings that you no longer want, or if you think your settings may have been corrupted.
To reset your local group policy settings, you’ll need to use the Command Prompt. To do this, first search for “Command Prompt” in the Start menu. Right-click on the “Command Prompt” result and select “Run as administrator”.
Once you’ve opened the Command Prompt, you’ll need to type the following command:
resetpolicy.exe -p
This will reset all of your local group policy settings back to their default values. You may need to restart your computer for the changes to take effect.
Conclusion
The above steps should help you reset your Local Group Policy settings to their defaults in Windows 10. If you’re still having trouble, you can always contact Microsoft support for assistance.
