The complete fault signal reads, “Windows cannot find ‘gpedit.msc’.

Now, give the shortcut a name that’s easily recognizable, and click “Finish.”

Run SFC and DISM Scans

Windows files can get corrupted occasionally due to a bug or a recent update.

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This can cause various issues, including the cannot find gpedit.msc error.

Fortunately, you might scan and fix these corruptions by running theSFC and DISM scans.

The System File Checker (SFC) scans and repairs corrupted, missing, and damaged system files.

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It can be accessed using the Command Prompt.

Once the elevated Command Prompt opens, bang out and trigger the following command.

The command might take a few seconds to run and scan for any image corruptions.

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However, if it doesn’t find any errors, try running the DISM scan.

When the elevated Command Prompt opens, pop in and run these commands one by one.

If that’s the case, tryperforming a clean boot.

Install Group Policy Editor using Command Prompt

bring up the “Start” menu, search “System Configuration”, and hit “Enter.”

tap on “Apply” and then on “OK” to save changes.

Now, see if the error appears in the Clean Boot State.

Open Group Policy Editor using Command Prompt

Once it’s been identified, disable or uninstall it.

Update Windows to the Latest Version

Windows applications and services may malfunction if Windows isn’t updated.

Updating Windows to the latest version can help fix minor bugs and errors.

Right click on your Desktop, select New > Shortcut

To update Windows, open controls > Windows Updates and click “Check for updates.”

Windows will now automatically start searching for any available updates on the Microsoft servers.

If any updates are found, press “Download & install all” to install them.

Enter the Shortcuts Path and click on Next to proceed.

It’s possible something went wrong when installing Windows.

Using the installation media to install Windows can help if that’s the case.

Tocreate an installation media,download the Windows ISO fileand the Media Creation tool from Microsoft’s website.

Enter a name of the Shortcut and click on Finish to complete.

Doing so will boot your gadget into the “Advanced Recovery mode.”

Here, navigate to Advanced Options > “Troubleshoot” and punch Startup Repair.

Windows will now start diagnosing and resolving any issues with your equipment automatically.

Running SFC in the Command Prompt

DISM Scan command in the Command Prompt window

Open System Configuration to select Selective startup and Load system services

In the Services tab, select Hide all Microsoft Services and Disable all.

Open Settings and navigate to Windows Update

Navigate to Advanced Options > Troubleshoot and select Startup Repair