How to View Applied Group Policies Using the Sort or Filter Options in Local Group Policy Editor

The Local Group Policy Editor on Windows offers a convenient way to organize policies based on their current state, allowing you to easily identify which ones are enabled or disabled.

Discovering the Group Policy Editor on your PC can be done through various methods. Once you've accessed it, navigate to Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > All Settings using the left pane. On the right side, a comprehensive list of policies awaits you. For a streamlined view, click on the State column to arrange the policies according to their current status.

As the Group Policy Editor efficiently organizes the policies, you gain the freedom to review and customize them to your liking.

Another captivating approach to exploring applied policies based on specific criteria involves utilizing the filter option within the Local Group Policy Editor. This technique proves especially helpful when you desire to focus solely on the applied policies within a particular domain or folder.

To embark on this path, simply right-click on a chosen folder within the Local Group Policy Editor and select the intriguingly named "Filter Options." A window will emerge, offering you the opportunity to refine your search. By selecting "Yes" in the Configured drop-down menu and clicking OK, you embark on a captivating journey where the Group Policy Editor exclusively showcases the folders and policies you have thoughtfully applied.