How to enable Local Policy Missing in Windows 11 (secpol.msc Not Found)

Use Command Prompt

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Overview

This method uses the DISM tool to install hidden packages already present in Windows, including the Local Security Policy editor.

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Open Command Prompt as Administrator

Press Win + S → Type cmd → Right-click → Run as administrator

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Run Installation Commands

Enter each of the following commands one-by-one:

FOR %F IN ("%SystemRoot%\servicing\Packages\Microsoft-Windows-GroupPolicy-ClientTools-Package~.mum") DO (DISM /Online /NoRestart /Add-Package:"%F")

FOR %F IN ("%SystemRoot%\servicing\Packages\Microsoft-Windows-GroupPolicy-ClientExtensions-Package~.mum") DO (DISM /Online /NoRestart /Add-Package:"%F")

Caution: If showing Error 0x80070002 means Windows can’t find some important system files. This can stop tools like secpol.msc (Local Security Policy) from working. To fix this, run the SFC and DISM commands to repair missing or damaged files. Also, make sure your Windows is up to date to avoid these problems.

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Restart Your PC

Ensures packages are applied correctly

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Access Local Security Policy

Press Win + R → Type secpol.msc → Press Enter

Pro Tip: Always run the command window as administrator, or these commands will fail.

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Use a Batch Script

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Method 2

Overview

This method automates the same process as Method 1 using a pre-built batch file. It triggers DISM and related tasks silently for quicker installation.

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Download GPEDIT

Download GPEDIT Enabler Script From a trusted site or click on the above button to get it.

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Extract the Script