Disable Control Panel via Group Policy | Windows Server 2022 GPO Tutorial Step-by-Step
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In this step-by-step Windows Server 2022 tutorial, learn how to create and link a Group Policy Object (GPO) to disable the Control Panel and Settings on client machines. This is ideal for IT administrators, students, and anyone building a secure VMware lab environment.
This video includes everything from launching Group Policy Management Console (GPMC) to applying and testing the policy on a Windows 11 Pro domain-joined client — now with an Organizational Unit (OU) setup as well.
🚀 In This Video:
Creating an Organizational Unit (OU)
Creating a new GPO
Disabling Control Panel using GPO
Linking GPO to OU
Forcing and testing GPO on a domain client
🛠️ Lab Environment:
Server OS: Windows Server 2022
Domain Name: server22.local
Platform: VMware Workstation
Client OS: Windows 11 (Domain Joined)
📌 Who Should Watch This?
System Administrators
Windows Server Beginners
MCSA / CompTIA Certification Students
IT Lab Builders
GPO & AD Learners
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