It would be absurd to pay for a new edition of Windows to have this feature. Therefore, we have come up with a way by which you can install the Local Security Policy manager on your system running Windows 10 Home edition.
What is SecPol.msc
The Local Security Policy Manager is used to manage and administer different security parameters of the host computer. This includes policies like managing a user’s account password. For instance, what should be the minimum length requirement, should it include special characters. The Security Manager also includes administration of the User Account Control (UAC) that aids in preventing unauthorized and unconfirmed changes to the system itself. Amongst many other useful security concerns, the SecPol allows its users to customize how other users behave on the PC and what privileges they may have. A user account with administrative privileges can access the Local Security Policy Manager.
How to enable SecPol.msc in Windows 10 Home
It is important to understand that Local Security Policy management is a subsection of Group Policy management. All SecPol.msc settings can be found in the Security Settings of the Group Policy Editor. Comparing this image with the one above of the Local Security Policy manager, you can see that both are the same. Hence, installing the Group Policy Editor will automatically install the SecPol as well. Here is how you can install the Local Security Policy manager in Windows 10 Home edition. You have now installed both the Group Policy Editor as well as the Security Policy manager on your Windows 10 Home edition.
Closing words
Having the SecPol enables you to secure your computer from the outside world, as well as from other people that use your PC by tightening the security protocols and requirements. Moreover, it can also prohibit unauthorized users from making changes to your computer. Also see:
How to Enable Local Security Policy (secpol.msc) in Windows 11 (Home + Pro)How To Enable Group Policy Editor (gpedit.msc) In Windows 10 Home EditionHow to Enable Local User and Group Management (lusrmgr.msc) Console in Windows 10 HomeHow To Enable Group Policy Editor (Gpedit.msc) In Windows 11 HomeHow to manage local users in windows 10 home Edition
