

These tools will let you edit the registry directly, which can be helpful if gpedit.msc is missing or corrupted. Try a third-party editor: If all else fails, you can try using a third-party registry editor like Registry Workshop or RegEditX. If you don’t see it there, try searching your entire hard drive for it (using the steps above). Look in the correct location: Gpedit.msc is typically located in the C:\Windows\System32 folder.

From here, you can change which file types are searched, and whether or not to include non-indexed, hidden, and system files in your searches. To check your search options, go to Start > Search > Advanced Options. By default, Windows will only search for files that are indexed by the indexing service. Check your search options: Make sure that you have the correct search options enabled.
