About this tag
The local group tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about managing local groups and local group policy in Windows environments. Topics include troubleshooting the Network Diagnostic Policy service, applying group policy objects to specific users or groups, locating the local group policy editor in Windows 8, and understanding the behavior of Restricted Groups for adding domain groups to local groups. These threads focus on Windows 7 and 8, with references to enterprise IT and security settings. Users seek help with configuration, missing tabs in group policy tools, and policy application for user-defined local groups.
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    Windows 7 Network Diagnostic Policy Not Running?

    Hello, Just purchased a company PC fully refurbished for super cheap. It's running Windows 7 and no issues with setup. I have just moved into a rental and had the internet connected on the NBN. My connection is fine and all my lights including the LAN which is connected to my PC are...
    • ChrisJCappa
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    • access denied administrator broadband computer issues connection control diagnostics error internet lan local group nbn network red x refurbished services tech support troubleshooting windows 7
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 No Users Tab when Browsing for a Group Policy Object

    Hi, I was following this tutorial: Group Policy - Apply to a Specific User or Group in order to setup group policy for certain users/groups. However, when I got to the "Browse for a Group Policy Object" dialogue box, the only tab present was Computers, there is no tab for selecting specific...
    • EmmetD
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    • configuration group policy local group mmc new user policy object troubleshooting user management windows
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 8 Find the local group policy editor

    Hi In all editions of Windows 8, there is the local group policy editor? If so, how do I find it? Thanks Bye