How to apply Local Group Policy settings to specific users on Windows 10
You can configure Group Policy settings for a specific set of users, and in this guide, you’ll learn the steps to complete the task on Windows 10.
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On Windows 10, the"Local Group Policy Editor"is a useful console that provides system administrators and users with a central location to customize advanced system settings, which is otherwise impossible using the Settings app or the legacy Control Panel.
The only caveat using this Microsoft Management Console (MMC) snap-in is that any policy you change will affect every user configured on the device, since the built-in editor does not include an option to apply changes only for specific users.
However, if you share aWindows 10computer with other users, you can create aUser-Specific Local Group Policy (LGPO)snap-in (which you can save as a file) that allows you to apply Group Policy settings to a specific user or group of users without changing your account experience.
In thishow-to guide, I will explain how to change advanced system settings for a specific user or group.
How to apply Group Policy settings to a specific user on Windows 10
To configure advanced settings for specific users on Windows 10, use these steps:
Once you complete the steps, you can use the new console to set custom policies that will only apply to that specific user or group of users.
For instance, if you share the device with other users, you can disable access to theSettings app and Control Panelto prevent users from making system changes, or you can customize the experience by enabling and disabling certain features without affecting your account.
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Mauro Huculak has been a Windows How-To Expert contributor for WindowsCentral.com for nearly a decade and has over 15 years of experience writing comprehensive guides. He also has an IT background and has achieved different professional certifications from Microsoft, Cisco, VMware, and CompTIA. He has been recognized as a Microsoft MVP for many years.
