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- To configure a setting using the Local Security Policy console
- To configure a security policy setting using the Local Group Policy Editor console
- To configure a setting for a domain controller
This article describes steps to configure a security policy setting on the local device, on a domain-joined device, and on a domain controller. You must have Administrators rights on the local device, or you must have the appropriate permissions to update a Group Policy Object (GPO) on the domain controller to perform these procedures.
When a local setting is inaccessible, it indicates that a GPO currently controls that setting.
To open Local Security Policy, on the
, and then press ENTER.
of the console tree, do one of the following:
When you find the policy setting in the details pane, double-click the security policy that you want to modify.
Modify the security policy setting, and then select
Some security policy settings require that the device be restarted before the setting takes effect.
You must have the appropriate permissions to install and use the Microsoft Management Console (MMC), and to update a Group Policy Object (GPO) on the domain controller to perform these procedures.
Open the Local Group Policy Editor (gpedit.msc).
In the console tree, click
Do one of the following:
In the details pane, double-click the security policy setting that you want to modify.
If this security policy has not yet been defined, select the
The following procedure describes how to configure a security policy setting for only a domain controller (from the domain controller).
To open the domain controller security policy, in the console tree, locate
Do one of the following:
In the details pane, double-click the security policy that you want to modify.
If this security policy has not yet been defined, select the
Modify the security policy setting, and then select
Jan 18, 2023 · Beginning with Windows 10, version 1903 and with the August 2019 security update for Windows 10, version 1709 and later (including Windows 11), a new policy was introduced to replace older deadline-like policies: Specify deadlines for automatic updates and restarts.
Nov 16, 2020 · The point of an update policy is to make the update process predictable, with procedures for notifying users so that they can plan their work accordingly and avoid unexpected downtime. It...
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Microsoft released version 22H2 of Windows 10 (Windows 10 2022 Update). It offers practically no new features for end users but introduces some changes that are relevant for admins. These include extensive alignment of group policies and the security baseline with Windows 11 22H2. Author. Recent Posts.
Apr 19, 2017 · The Security Settings extension to Group Policy provides an integrated policy-based management infrastructure to help you manage and enforce your security policies. You can define and apply security settings policies to users, groups, and network servers and clients through Group Policy and Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS).
Jan 19, 2021 · Explore common policy configuration mistakes that can hinder update adoption and result in a poor experience for your end users—and get guidance on how to review your Windows update policies to confirm your devices are configured correctly.
