Cannot edit Local Group Policy

Question

Hello,

I wanted to edit my Local Group Policy as a possible solution to the Win Store won't work over proxy network problem. At first it said it couldn't create the snap-in, but then I saw an article that told me to edit the Environment Variables under Path. I edited it and the "cannot create snap-in problem was solved, but the newly appeared folders under Computer and User Configuration are all empty.

Any help with this?

Answer 1

Hi Brandondu,

To help you with the issue, please answer the following questions:

1. How are you accessing group policy editor?
2. Are you using Windows 8 or Windows 8 pro?

Press Windows key+R, type gpedit.msc, hit Enterkey from the keyboard, now check if it lists the group policy options.

Please post the detailed screenshots of the group policy editor. You can use this link for a help.

Reply us with the more information to assist you better. We at Microsoft strive towards excellence.

Answer 2

When I use the "Run" function this error message appears.

I use the search option to find the gpedit.msc file and when I open it, I see this.

Answer 3

Hi Brandondu,

Please follow the methods mentioned below.

Method 1:

System File Checker is a utility in Microsoft Windows that allows users to scan for and restore corruptions in Windows system files.

System File Checker is a utility in Microsoft Windows that allows users to scan for and restore

corruptions in Windows system files.

Follow the steps:

a. Press Windows Key + X.

b. Select Command Prompt (Admin).

c. In Command Prompt window, type sfc /scannow and hit Enter.

For reference:  Use the System File Checker tool to repair missing or corrupted system files

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929833/en-us

Method 2:

If the issue persists, I would suggest you to run Microsoft Safety Scanner to make sure the computer is free from virus.The Microsoft Safety Scanner is a free downloadable security tool that provides on-demand scanning and helps remove virus, spyware, and other malicious software. It works with your existing antivirus software.

http://www.microsoft.com/security/scanner/en-us/default.aspx

Note:

**1)**The Microsoft Safety Scanner expires 10 days after being downloaded. To rerun a scan with the latest anti-malware definitions, download and run the Microsoft Safety Scanner again.

**2)**If you run the virus scan the program that is infected with virus will get deleted. So you have to reinstall the program. Also if the files and folders are affected with virus then they might even get deleted.

Please let us know if the issue persists. We will be happy to assist you further.

Answer 4

Hello,

I need to give permssion on 40 computer. I know this can be done through group policy. Bt don't know how to do it. Help me

Answer 5

Hi Alex,

I would suggest you post the query on Microsoft TechNet forum as we have experts working on such issues. You can refer to the link to post the same query on TechNet:

**http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/windows/en-US/home?category=w8itpro**

Please feel free to contact us if you have any other Windows related query.