For IT administrators managing fleets of Windows 10 devices, Group Policy remains the cornerstone of configuration management. While Microsoft pushes cloud-first solutions like Intune and Microsoft Endpoint Manager, on-premises Group Policy Objects (GPOs) are still vital for controlling user and computer settings in domain-joined environments.
This article explores the essentials of Group Policy management specifically for Windows 10, covering tools, new Administrative Templates, and best practices. Managing GPOs for Windows 10 starts with the Group Policy Management Console (GPMC) . This MMC snap-in is not installed by default on Windows 10 Pro or Home; you must add it via Control Panel > Programs > Turn Windows features on or off (select RSAT: Group Policy Management Tools ). group policy management windows 10