But before you can configure that fancy new security policy, you have to open the tool. While it sounds simple, there are multiple ways to access the GMPE depending on whether you are managing a local machine or an entire domain.

This action launches the in a new window, where you can drill down into specific settings. Key Configuration Areas

If you're having trouble accessing the editor, check these common roadblocks:

| Goal | Command | Tool Opened | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Manage Domain Policies | gpmc.msc | Group Policy Management Console | | Edit Local PC Policies | gpedit.msc | Local Group Policy Editor |

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But before you can configure that fancy new security policy, you have to open the tool. While it sounds simple, there are multiple ways to access the GMPE depending on whether you are managing a local machine or an entire domain.

This action launches the in a new window, where you can drill down into specific settings. Key Configuration Areas open group policy management editor

If you're having trouble accessing the editor, check these common roadblocks: But before you can configure that fancy new

| Goal | Command | Tool Opened | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Manage Domain Policies | gpmc.msc | Group Policy Management Console | | Edit Local PC Policies | gpedit.msc | Local Group Policy Editor | open group policy management editor

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