Group policy using powershell on a non domain joined machine

Kayak404 21 Reputation points
2022-03-31T13:39:39.72+00:00

I'm trying to use PowerShell to set group policy on a number of non domain joined PCs running Windows 10 Professional.

I have installed RSAT: Group Policy Management Tools but when using the get-GPO cmdlet the following error occurs:

get-GPO : Current security context is not associated with an Active Directory domain or forest.

Is there a method to use get-GPO and other associated cmdlets to just use the local computer?

Thanks

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  1. Thameur-BOURBITA 17,661 Reputation points
    2022-03-31T21:01:06.42+00:00

    Hi,

    If the machines is Workgroup , you have to use gpedit.msc to edit the local GPO. There is no Powershell module to manage local GPO therefore you cannot Powershell to edit local GPO.

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  1. Rich Matheisen 43,076 Reputation points
    2022-03-31T14:28:51.277+00:00

    GPO's are domain-based and can't be used on non-domain members.

    You can, however, have local policies.