Solved How do I manually install gpedit.msc on my Windows 7 Home Premium?

[stacykatz]

When I tried to update Chrome I got an (error:7) message that said I needed to use the group policy editor to change the Update Group Policy settings. But, apparently, Windows 7 Home doesnt have a Local Group Policy Editor that I can access. Can this be done manually somehow????

 

[LMiller7]

Gpedit.msc is not included with or compatible with home versions of Windows 7. This is by design.

If you more fully explain the problems you are having with Chrome someone should be able to help with that.

 

[pbcopter]

Take a look at this. I have not tried it.

How to Add Group Policy Editor Gpedit.msc to Windows 7 Home? - Microsoft Community

(second link from Nobular Bells' post)

http://www.askvg.com/how-to-enable-group-policy-editor-gpedit-msc-in-windows-7-home-premium-home-basic-and-starter-editions/#comments

 

[Layback Bear]

I do believe these hacks break the End User License Agreement which would make them illegal. If I'm correct then we should not be recommending ways to do illegal things on this forum.

As LMiller7 has posted. Tell us the problem you are having and most likely we will have members that can help you solve the problem in a proper fashion.

Do you have administrator authority?

 

[Kari]

Take a look at this. I have not tried it.

How to Add Group Policy Editor Gpedit.msc to Windows 7 Home? - Microsoft Community

(second link from Nobular Bells' post)

http://www.askvg.com/how-to-enable-group-policy-editor-gpedit-msc-in-windows-7-home-premium-home-basic-and-starter-editions/#comments

Sounds vain but here we go: My response to that Microsoft Community post you linked to has been marked as an answer because it really is the only valid answer to your question.

Kari

 

[pbcopter]

If you know that this is illegal, please remove the post. I have posted the link only because it was on the Microsoft Community forum.

 

[Kari]

If you know that this is illegal, please remove the post. I have posted the link only because it was on the Microsoft Community forum.

I did not nor will I say it's illegal. I did in no way criticize you for posting that link. Microsoft Community is a semi official MS site, often referred to here at the SF.

 

[pbcopter]

I'm sorry Kari, that response was not directed to you but to Layback Bear. I should have been more specific.

I also do not want to do anything against the forum rules.

 

[Layback Bear]

I posted my understanding.
If my understanding is correct the moderators will take care of it.
I don't believe you want to break the rules. Nor do I.
I'm no lawyer but I do believe End User License Agreement has legal standing. Or the COA would mean nothing.
How about we just wait and see.

 

[Slartybart]

I read that the versions of Windows 7 that do not include gpedit will ignore the changes to global policy by design, even with gpedit tacked on or manual registry editing.

Anyone willing to test that and confirm?

 

[Layback Bear]

Not me. Many hacks like that do damage to a proper working system.

 

[Brink]

It's fine, but just not supported since it could cause issues, and most likely will not work anyways.

I wouldn't recommend it since you could just use the registry to apply a group policy instead.

Group Policy Search

 

[Layback Bear]

Thank you Brink!

@ pbcopter
I very sorry my understanding was incorrect. I was wrong.

 

[Callender]

Google Chrome Update Error?

I have gpedit.msc installed on Windows 7 HP but I don't have Chrome installed!

All I can say is that in many cases using Group Policy Editor in lower versions of Windows 7 is problematic in that some settings stick and some don't.

One example that I've come across is that it's perfectly possible to create a SRP (Software Restiction Policy) based on either executable file name or MD5 hash and apply it. However it has no effect at all.

For your Google Chrome problem take a look at the following article:

Use Group Policy Editor to Customize or Disable Google Update

Then looked at the link near the bottom of the page that explains how to edit the registry as that's probably what you need to do:

https://support.google.com/installer/answer/146164?hl=en

 

[A Guy]

I too have GP installed on Premium using instructions originally from our own davehc

How to Enable Group Policy Editor (gpedit.msc) in Windows 7 Home Premium, Home Basic and Starter Editions?

But as mentioned, it is hit or miss. I have instead used Group Policy Search as Shawn suggested.

A Guy

 

[stacykatz]

Thanks everyone for the info. The specific problem that I'm having is that I was trying to update Google Chrome and after I agreed to the updates to start the process, I got this message, "Update failed (error: 7)An error occurred while checking for updates: Google Chrome cannot be updated due to inconsistent Google Update Group Policy settings. Use the Group Policy Editor to set the update policy override for the Google Chrome Binaries application and try again; see http://goo.gl/uJ9gV for details." Also, yes, I do have administrative authority.

 

[Windows Sniper]

Have you tried following the second part of the support link?

Follow the instructions in the Google Update group policy to set an update policy override for Google Chrome Binaries, Google Chrome, and Google Chrome Frame. Use the same setting for all three applications to ensure that your policy is used regardless of the product versions that are installed. Note that whether installation is allowed remains under the control of the individual products.

You can also follow the steps below:

Download the latest Google Update policy template.
Remove the old group policy templates from your tools (if necessary), and add the templates downloaded in step 1. If you're using Group Policy Editor (gpedit), instructions on doing this can be found here (see steps 1 and 2 of the fist example).
Set your desired update policy overrides for Google Chrome Binaries, Google Chrome, and Google Chrome Frame using the new templates downloaded in step 1.
At the end of this process, you should see the following registry values, depending on the policies you set in step 3:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Google\Update\Update{4DC8B4CA-1BDA-483E-B5FA-D3C12E15B62D}
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Google\Update\Update{8A69D345-D564-463C-AFF1-A69D9E530F96}
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Google\Update\Update{8BA986DA-5100-405E-AA35-86F34A02ACBF}

I have found that Google is quite useful with troubleshooting their software...

 

[lowie1]

You can find it on Youtube how to do it.