Fixing Open Group Policy Errors in Windows 8.1

Open Group Policy is a system administrative tool that allows users to manage Windows Group Policy.
Users can change system settings with it, as well as manage the Group Policy Object.
One user stated:
> When trying to open the group policy editor I get the following error message > “the group policy setting editor cannot open this setting due to an error” > –> Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition [Version 7601] on x64-based > system [Microsoft Windows NT 6.1]
Given the importance of this tool, users might be faced with this problem.

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    Use Command prompt

    1. Launch Command prompt as administrator.
      Launch Command prompt as administrator.
    2. In the Command prompt, run the following command:
      net.exe stop wuauserv
    3. Restart the computer and check if the error is resolved

    Run the Group Policy troubleshooter

    1. Press Windows then type troubleshoot. Select Troubleshooting to open the top result.
    2. Select Additional troubleshooters from the left.
    3. Select Group Policy to open the window directly below.
    4. Press the Run the troubleshooter button.
    5. Wait while the troubleshooter runs.
      Wait while the troubleshooter runs.
    6. If the troubleshooter fixes any issues, it will suggest solutions. Press the Apply the suggested solutions button to apply those solutions.
      If the troubleshooter fixes any issues, it will suggest solutions. Press the Apply the suggested solutions button to apply those solutions.

    Use the Group Policy Editor

    1. 1. Press the Windows key + R hotkey to launch the Run accessory.
    2. Input the gpediu command in Run and click OK to open the Group Policy Editor.
      Input the gpediu command in Run and click OK to open the Group Policy Editor.
    3. Select the User Configuration tab.
    4. Then select Administrative Templates from the Group Policy tree.
    5. Select the Start Menu and Taskbar option.
    6. Select the Turn off group policy notifications option.
      Select the Turn off group policy notifications option.
    7. Click the Apply and OK buttons.

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  • Run the Windows Installer Cleanup Utility

    1. Open Windows search with Windows Key + S and type msicleanup.
      Open Windows search with Windows Key + S and type msicleanup.
    2. Select Windows Installer Cleanup Utility.
    3. Locate the Uninstall section.
    4. Scan for remnants, and select the Remove button.

    Run SFC

    1. Press Windows Key + X and then choose Command prompt (Admin) from the menu.
      Press Windows Key + X and then choose Command prompt (Admin) from the menu.
    2. When Command prompt starts, run the following command: sfc /scannow

    Run DISM

    1. Press Windows + I to open Settings.
    2. Navigate to Update & Security.
    3. Select Recovery from the left pane.
      Select Recovery from the left pane.
    4. Select Troubleshoot from the right pane.
    5. Click on the Open Windows Update Troubleshooter button.
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    Perform a Clean Boot

    1. Press Windows + X to open Win X menu, and select Command prompt (Admin).
      Press Windows + X to open Win X menu, and select Command prompt (Admin).
    2. Now, type net start msconfig and hit Enter to launch the System Configuration window.
    3. Go to the Services tab, click Disable all to disable all services, and click on OK to save changes.
    4. Next, move to the Startup tab, check Open Task Manager when windows starts under Startup items, and click on OK to save changes.
    5. Now, click on OK to save the changes.
      Now, click on OK to save the changes.
    6. Restart your PC and try to open Group Policy again.
    7. To open Task Manager from the Start menu, type taskmgr in Cortana search.
    8. Click the Start button to open Task Manager, and then click File and select Run New Task under File tab.
    9. Now, type explorer.exe in the Open box and select OK to save changes.
      Now, type explorer.exe in the Open box and select OK to save changes.
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