stormy13 Posted November 23, 2006 This is for anyone running XP Home and would like to add the Group Policy Editor that you have probably seen mentioned many times, but can only be used in XP Pro. You can find all the necessary files required to have gpedit here, http://files.filefront.com/GPEdit_Fileszip/;6235551 and instructions on where to put the files. Once installed you can instructions on how to use gpedit here, http://support.microsoft.com/kb/307882/en-us Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
duanester Posted November 23, 2006 very nice stormy, we wont need xp pro to use gpedit now if only you could figure out how to get ASR to work in home addition Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stormy13 Posted November 23, 2006 now if only you could figure out how to get ASR to work in home addition Simplicity in itself. If a XP Home user wants the NTBackup utility it can be installed easily from their XP cd. Just pop the cd in and navigate to VALUEADD\MSFT\NTBACKUP, and you will find the installer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
duanester Posted November 23, 2006 (edited) one problem! it doesnt include ASR :crash: automated system recovery, if theres a way to get that in there you have an awsome trick, i havnt been able to figure that out :crash: edit: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/302700/EN-US/ Edited November 23, 2006 by duanester Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
duanester Posted November 23, 2006 (edited) DUH, i just answered my own question edit: again, it still doesnt function regardless for the fact that it will not format the drive, it will only work similar to system restore! Edited November 23, 2006 by duanester Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stormy13 Posted November 23, 2006 Well it may not do it automatically (ASR that is) but it can still be done manually, which is better than not working at all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
duanester Posted November 23, 2006 i guess you are correct, once in in windows after a reformat the pc can be restored from a bkp. makes sense again, great tip stormy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
©JoSiEBeLLe® Posted November 24, 2006 Thank you Stormy13, I dl'ed the files and read your instructions. I'll give it a try. If I mess up, you'll be the fisrt to know. Thanks again, Josie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stormy13 Posted November 24, 2006 You're quite welcome. P.S. I don't take any responsibility if you manage to lock yourself out of Windows. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Randy1 Posted February 9, 2007 (edited) I tried to add the Group Policy Editor to Windows XP Home Edition but I was unable to get it to work. I downloaded the files and followed the instructions but for some reason I couldn't register this file (appmgmts.dll). Error Message: (appmgmts.dll) was loaded, but the DllRegister Server entry point was not found, file can't be registered. All of the other (dll files) could be registered except for the one listed. I have tried this with SP1 & SP2 and I still get the same result. When I type in (gpedit.msc) the Group Policy Editor does load but it doesn't keep any of the settings. Any ideas on how I can get this to work? Plain and simple you can't add GPE to Windows XP Home Edition, so don't waste your time trying to install it! Edited November 5, 2007 by Randy1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joe C Posted February 21, 2007 i guess you are correct, once in in windows after a reformat the pc can be restored from a bkp. makes sense again, great tip stormy this is how M$ explains it.... NTBackup Backup/Restore and ASR release notes Backup/Restore ASR 1. ASR is not supported on home edition. IF you install NtBackup from the CD to the Home Edition, ASR functionality will appear to work fine during the backup session. Since the setup does not support ASR in the home edition, there is no way to initiate the ASR restore in case of a disaster. If you need to restore from this session, install Windows XP manually and then restore from the ASR media. 2. Backup to CDRW If you decide to backup to a CDRW, you cannot target that device directly. You must create a backup set of 650MB or less and backup to a file. After the file is complete, copy the file to the CDRW. Please refer to the readme for XP home edition for additional notes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sudo Posted April 25, 2007 Same here too as Randy1 said any solutions? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ares416 Posted April 30, 2007 Same here too as Randy1 said any solutions? Same here, is it possible? I found many links saying it is not supported, "XP home is not designed to enter a domain" or something like that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Pitter Posted May 17, 2007 Hi, i am new here in this forum, but This tip ofgetting gpedit.msc in Win Home XP makes no sense because I tried the same with one of my friends pc and couldn't succeeded. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bill Vincent Posted May 6, 2008 Well, hopefully I'll bring you all a few new users. I did a short writeup for the addition of GPE to XP Home on our Blog. I sure wish I'd known it was as simple as copying the files over a long time ago! Well done! Link to post: http://www.winextra.com/2008/05/06/group-p...tweakers-dream/ Bill Vincent Winextra.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ethan_hines Posted May 14, 2008 I tried to add the Group Policy Editor to Windows XP Home Edition but I was unable to get it to work. I downloaded the files and followed the instructions but for some reason I couldn't register this file (appmgmts.dll). Error Message: (appmgmts.dll) was loaded, but the DllRegister Server entry point was not found, file can't be registered. All of the other (dll files) could be registered except for the one listed. I have tried this with SP1 & SP2 and I still get the same result. When I type in (gpedit.msc) the Group Policy Editor does load but it doesn't keep any of the settings. Any ideas on how I can get this to work? Plain and simple you can't add GPE to Windows XP Home Edition, so don't waste your time trying to install it! I had the same problem till I put all the files in the \windows\system32 directory and not in subfolders in the \windows\system32 directory. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SA Jack Posted May 28, 2008 I had the same problem till I put all the files in the \windows\system32 directory and not in subfolders in the \windows\system32 directory. Hi Ethan: I just tried doing the install of the necessary files and folders to activate Group Policy Editor on XP Home, but like a prior member pointed out, I'm also not able to register 'appmgmts.dll'. It was saved, as directed, in the windows\system32 folder. I was not clear on what you did to make it work. Can you clarify? Thanks Ethan. -SA Jack Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aldibibable Posted April 10, 2009 Hi Ethan: I just tried doing the install of the necessary files and folders to activate Group Policy Editor on XP Home, but like a prior member pointed out, I'm also not able to register 'appmgmts.dll'. It was saved, as directed, in the windows\system32 folder. I was not clear on what you did to make it work. Can you clarify? Thanks Ethan. -SA Jack I've had that error. It doesn't seem to matter. Anyway, I've managed to work a DOS installer into this package so you don't have to manually copy, paste and register the files: http://www.robertthompson.me.uk/GPedit2.zip Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrDrEaMeRs Posted April 12, 2009 (edited) i tryed follow the directions and it didnt work can you help me stormy!! ty mine didnt work at all i put both the folders in and tryed to put the c:\windows\system32\gpedit.dll nothing popup couldnt find it whats up! ? HELP! Edited April 12, 2009 by MrDrEaMeRs Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrDrEaMeRs Posted April 12, 2009 need help didnt work stormy what gives? plz help Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aldibibable Posted April 13, 2009 need help didnt work stormy what gives? plz help You're not trying to run gpedit.dll...you need to run gpedit.msc. Try my version with an installer (http://www.robertthompson.me.uk/xptricks/gpedit.htm) if it still won't work. The installer makes sure everything goes where it needs to. Then try running gpedit.msc from the start menu. =) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qjuantum Posted July 31, 2009 You're not trying to run gpedit.dll...you need to run gpedit.msc. Try my version with an installer (http://www.robertthompson.me.uk/xptricks/gpedit.htm) if it still won't work. The installer makes sure everything goes where it needs to. Then try running gpedit.msc from the start menu. =) I just want to thank everyone involved w/ this, THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!!!. I had the same problem also with the appmgmts.dll not registering and I was able to use group policy to modify the annoying windows update restart... CHEERS!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Weastbug Posted September 2, 2010 Hello, It didn't work for me. I have try differant package and take files from som XP pro, the install of gpedit console works fine and i can use it but all change i have try don't aplly. I have try with User - startup script / Machine - Firewall setting / Machine - Software restriction. All of these didn't apply. When i watch in registery i don't see any new keys registered in HKLM/Software/Policies and HKCU/Software/Policies. The system who i m trying it was a XP Home SP3 French. Anyone have Idea? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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