9 Ways to Open the Local Group Policy Editor in Windows 11

The Local Group Policy Editor (or gpedit.msc) is a system utility that allows you to view and edit group policy settings on your computer. You may need to use this tool to configure advanced system settings that aren't available in the standard Settings app or Control Panel. But how do you get to the Local Group Policy Editor on Windows?

In this article, we'll take you through the 9 different ways to open the Local Group Policy Editor in Windows 11.

Windows 11 search tool makes it easy to find apps, documents, and system settings on your device. You can also use it to access the Local Group Policy Editor in Windows 11. To do so, use the following steps:

Another easy way to open apps and programs on your Windows device is through the Run dialog box. Here’s how you can open the Local Group Policy Editor using the Run tool.

Windows’ built-in command-line tools—Command Prompt and PowerShell—can come in handy when you want to troubleshoot system errors or automate certain tasks. But did you know you could also use them to access programs like the Local Group Policy Editor? We’ll show you how.

Like using Command Prompt? Here are some fun Command Prompt tricks you might enjoy.

A lesser-known way to open apps and programs in Windows 11 is through File Explorer.

Here’s how you can use File Explorer to open the Local Group Policy Editor.

Another way to open the Local Group Policy Editor is to use its executable (.exe) file located in the Windows System32 folder. Here’s how you can go about it.

With Windows 11, Microsoft moved many classic Control Panel applets to the Settings app. However, Control Panel is still available on Windows 11.

Here's how you can use Control Panel to open the Local Group Policy Editor on Windows 11.

If you’re someone who prefers to use the Settings app instead of the classic Control Panel, you can employ the following steps to access the Local Group Policy Editor in Windows 11.

Task Manager is a handy utility that lets you disable startup apps on Windows, monitor system processes, and force-close unresponsive programs. Aside from that, you can also use it to launch your apps and programs on Windows.

To open the Local Group Policy Editor via Task Manager:

If you’re someone who needs to use the Local Group Policy Editor on a regular basis, it might be a good idea to create a desktop shortcut for it. This way, you'll be able to access the tool in a matter of seconds.

To get started, here’s how you can create a desktop shortcut for the Local Group Policy Editor:

You can now double-click the Group Policy Editor desktop shortcut to open it quickly.

If you want to open the Local Group Policy Editor even faster, why not assign a keyboard shortcut to it? If you need help with that, check our guide on how to assign keyboard shortcuts to programs on Windows and follow the steps outlined there.

Alternatively, you can also pin the newly created Local Group Policy Editor shortcut to the taskbar. If you're interested in doing that, check our guide on how to pin almost anything to the Windows 11 taskbar.

Whether you use the Windows Search menu, the Run command, or a desktop shortcut, accessing the Local Group Policy Editor in Windows 11 is easy.

If you encounter any issues after making changes to the Group Policy settings, don't worry; you can always reset the Local Group Policy settings and start over.

Form 8.3 - The Vanguard Group, Inc.: John Wood Group plc

The Vanguard Group, Inc. ( )Form 8.3 - The Vanguard Group, Inc.: John Wood Group plc

FORM 8.3

PUBLIC OPENING POSITION DISCLOSURE/DEALING DISCLOSURE BY

A PERSON WITH INTERESTS IN RELEVANT SECURITIES REPRESENTING 1% OR MORE

Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code (the Code)

1. KEY INFORMATION

(a) Full name of discloser:

The Vanguard Group, Inc.

(b) Owner or controller of interests and short positions disclosed, if different from 1(a):

 The naming of nominee or vehicle companies is insufficient.  For a trust, the trustee(s), settlor and beneficiaries must be named.

(c) Name of offeror/offeree in relation to whose relevant securities this form relates:

 Use a separate form for each offeror/offeree

John Wood Group plc

(d) If an exempt fund manager connected with an offeror/offeree, state this and specify identity of offeror/offeree:

(e) Date position held/dealing undertaken:

 For an opening position disclosure, state the latest practicable date prior to the disclosure

12 May 2023

(f) In addition to the company in 1(c) above, is the discloser making disclosures in respect of any other party to the offer?

 If it is a cash offer or possible cash offer, state N/A

N/A

2. POSITIONS OF THE PERSON MAKING THE DISCLOSURE

If there are positions or rights to subscribe to disclose in more than one class of relevant securities of the offeror or offeree named in 1(c), copy table 2(a) or (b) (as appropriate) for each additional class of relevant security.

Class of relevant security:

4 2/7p ordinary

Interests

Short positions

Number

%

Number

%

(1) Relevant securities owned and/or controlled:

30,830,636

4.46%

(2) Cash-settled derivatives:

(3) Stock-settled derivatives (including options) and agreements to purchase/sell:

 TOTAL:

30,830,636

4.46%

All interests and all short positions should be disclosed.

Details of any open stock-settled derivative positions (including traded options), or agreements to purchase or sell relevant securities, should be given on a Supplemental Form 8 (Open Positions).

(b) Rights to subscribe for new securities (including directors and other employee options)

Class of relevant security in relation to which subscription right exists:

Details, including nature of the rights concerned and relevant percentages:

3. DEALINGS (IF ANY) BY THE PERSON MAKING THE DISCLOSURE

Where there have been dealings in more than one class of relevant securities of the offeror or offeree named in 1(c), copy table 3(a), (b), (c) or (d) (as appropriate) for each additional class of relevant security dealt in.

The currency of all prices and other monetary amounts should be stated.

(a) Purchases and sales

Class of relevant security

Purchase/sale

Number of securities

Price per unit

4 2/7p ordinary

Purchase

3,715

2.19 GBP

(b) Cash-settled derivative transactions

Class of relevant security

Product description

e.g. CFD

Nature of dealing

e.g. opening/closing a long/short position, increasing/reducing a long/short position

Number of reference securities

Price per unit

(c) Stock-settled derivative transactions (including options)

(i) Writing, selling, purchasing or varying

Class of relevant security

Product description e.g. call option

Writing, purchasing, selling, varying etc.

Number of securities to which option relates

Exercise price per unit

Type

e.g. American, European etc.

Expiry date

Option money paid/ received per unit

(ii) Exercise

Class of relevant security

Product description

e.g. call option

Exercising/ exercised against

Number of securities

Exercise price per unit

(d) Other dealings (including subscribing for new securities)

Class of relevant security

Nature of dealing

e.g. subscription, conversion

Details

Price per unit (if applicable)

4. OTHER INFORMATION

(a) Indemnity and other dealing arrangements

Details of any indemnity or option arrangement, or any agreement or understanding, formal or informal, relating to relevant securities which may be an inducement to deal or refrain from dealing entered into by the person making the disclosure and any party to the offer or any person acting in concert with a party to the offer:

Irrevocable commitments and letters of intent should not be included.  If there are no such agreements, arrangements or understandings, state none

none

(b) Agreements, arrangements or understandings relating to options or derivatives

Details of any agreement, arrangement or understanding, formal or informal, between the person making the disclosure and any other person relating to:

(i) the voting rights of any relevant securities under any option; or

(ii) the voting rights or future acquisition or disposal of any relevant securities to which any derivative is referenced:

If there are no such agreements, arrangements or understandings, state none

none

(c) Attachments

Is a Supplemental Form 8 (Open Positions) attached?

No

15 May 2023

Shawn Acker

001-610-669-6713

Public disclosures under Rule 8 of the Code must be made to a Regulatory Information Service.

The Panels Market Surveillance Unit is available for consultation in relation to the Codes disclosure requirements on +44 (0)20 7638 0129.

*If the discloser is a natural person, a telephone number does not need to be included, provided contact information has been provided to the Panels Market Surveillance Unit.

The Code can be viewed on the Panels website at www.thetakeoverpanel.org.uk.

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