The concept of group policies was included in Windows versions since NT4.0. Since then these policies have evolved and now it has become a powerful tool that helps you to configure your Windows computer the way you want and customize its settings. Similarly, the Policy Editor in Windows 7 controls the working environment for different users. Its main function is to provide a centralized management for configuration of operating systems, and different applications.
By tweaking the Policy Editor settings, one can change the Windows 7 experience drastically . In order to issue changes using the Policy Editor, one must log in as a user with administrative privileges. By configuring the Policy Editor you can decide who all can access the computer, what kind of access they have for different settings, etc. One is able to configure advanced security settings for a single user or a user group using this Policy Editor. The following Windows 7 support guidelines will help you to configure the group policies in windows 7 computer.
Configuring Local Computer Policy in Windows 7
• Before you can configure the Policy Editor, log into your computer as an administrator.
• Go to the “Start” menu and type "gpedit.msc" into the Search box. Click “OK” or press “Enter”. This will open the "Logical Group Policy" editor window. You are now ready to make changes to your computer and user configuration.
• On the left-hand side of the Group Policy window, you will see “Local Computer Policy” under which there will be two more sub-categories namely, “Computer configuration” and “User Configuration” .
• Double-click on "User Configuration" to expand it.
• Below "User Configuration”, you will see three more sub-categories such as “Software Settings”, “Windows Settings” and “Administrative Templates”.
• Choose the user policy that you want to edit. There will be several sub-categories which you can edit here. For example, if you want to edit the "Security Settings" found under "Windows Settings”, just double-click a specific policy like "Public Key Policy” and make the necessary changes to the policy. After you are done with the editing, click “Apply” to save the changes.
The snap-in "gpedit.msc" of Windows 7 lets you control and inspect various account settings and policies in it. For advanced help, seek assistance from Windows 7 Support Center, whose qualified technicians would help you to troubleshoot your problem.
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