Installing Group Policy Management Console (GPMC)

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Applies To: Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2003 with SP1, Windows Server 2003 with SP2

Group Policy Management Console (GPMC) unifies management of all aspects of Group Policy. Using GPMC, you can manage all Group Policy objects (GPOs), Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) filters, and permissions on your network.

GPMC is available for download from the Microsoft Web site. For instructions for downloading and installing GPMC, see the Group Policy Management Console link on the Web Resources page at https://www.microsoft.com/windows/reskits/webresources.

Tip

  • To access the GPMC download site, add Microsoft.com to your trusted sites in Microsoft® Internet Explorer.

To run GPMC

  • To open the GPMC snap-in, click Start, point to Administrative Tools, and click Group Policy Management.