{"id":23111,"date":"2022-05-18T23:51:35","date_gmt":"2022-05-18T18:21:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/droidwin.com\/?p=23111"},"modified":"2022-05-18T23:51:35","modified_gmt":"2022-05-18T18:21:35","slug":"fix-local-security-policy-not-working-in-windows-11","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/droidwin.com\/fix-local-security-policy-not-working-in-windows-11\/","title":{"rendered":"Local Security Policy not working in Windows 11 [Fixed]"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In this guide, we will show you various methods to fix the Local Security Policy not working issue on your Windows 11 PC. The local security policy is a set of information about the security of the system. The network administrators have complete authority over its usage sets. From configuring new policies to editing, modifying, or deleting existing ones, the LSP provides a handy platform through which you could easily carry out all the aforementioned tasks.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, it encapsulates a broad domain of policies and includes the likes of Windows Defender, Network, software, applications, Audit, IP policies, and many more. However, in spite of all the goodies that it beholds, it isn&#8217;t free from its fair share of issues either. Various users have voiced their concern that the Local Security Policy is not working along the expected lines on their Windows 11 PC. If you are also in the same boat, then just refer to the below-listed instructions and the issue would be resolved for good.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_62 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-663542c49b64c\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #232323;color:#232323\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #232323;color:#232323\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" 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href=\"https:\/\/droidwin.com\/fix-local-security-policy-not-working-in-windows-11\/#FIX_1_Run_Local_Security_Policy_as_Admin\" title=\"FIX 1: Run Local Security Policy as Admin\">FIX 1: Run Local Security Policy as Admin<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/droidwin.com\/fix-local-security-policy-not-working-in-windows-11\/#FIX_2_Re-Enable_Local_Security_Policy\" title=\"FIX 2: Re-Enable Local Security Policy\">FIX 2: Re-Enable Local Security Policy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/droidwin.com\/fix-local-security-policy-not-working-in-windows-11\/#FIX_3_Delete_Temporary_Files\" title=\"FIX 3: Delete Temporary Files\">FIX 3: Delete Temporary Files<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/droidwin.com\/fix-local-security-policy-not-working-in-windows-11\/#FIX_4_Use_Windows_Troubleshooter\" title=\"FIX 4: Use Windows Troubleshooter\">FIX 4: Use Windows Troubleshooter<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/droidwin.com\/fix-local-security-policy-not-working-in-windows-11\/#FIX_5_Boot_to_Safe_Mode\" title=\"FIX 5: Boot to Safe Mode\">FIX 5: Boot to Safe Mode<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/droidwin.com\/fix-local-security-policy-not-working-in-windows-11\/#FIX_6_Disable_Third-Party_Service\" title=\"FIX 6: Disable Third-Party Service\">FIX 6: Disable Third-Party Service<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/droidwin.com\/fix-local-security-policy-not-working-in-windows-11\/#FIX_7_Use_SFC_and_DISM_Commands\" title=\"FIX 7: Use SFC and DISM Commands\">FIX 7: Use SFC and DISM Commands<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/droidwin.com\/fix-local-security-policy-not-working-in-windows-11\/#FIX_8_Run_CHKDSK_Command\" title=\"FIX 8: Run CHKDSK Command\">FIX 8: Run CHKDSK Command<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/droidwin.com\/fix-local-security-policy-not-working-in-windows-11\/#FIX_9_UpdateReinstall_Microsoft_Visual_C\" title=\"FIX 9: Update\/Reinstall Microsoft Visual C++\">FIX 9: Update\/Reinstall Microsoft Visual C++<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/droidwin.com\/fix-local-security-policy-not-working-in-windows-11\/#FIX_10_Use_a_Restore_Point\" title=\"FIX 10: Use a Restore Point\">FIX 10: Use a Restore Point<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fix_Local_Security_Policy_not_working_in_Windows_11\"><\/span>Fix Local Security Policy not working in Windows 11<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23129\" src=\"https:\/\/droidwin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Local-Security-Policy-not-working-in-Windows-11.jpg\" alt=\"Local Security Policy not working in Windows 11\" width=\"760\" height=\"420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/droidwin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Local-Security-Policy-not-working-in-Windows-11.jpg 760w, https:\/\/droidwin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Local-Security-Policy-not-working-in-Windows-11-300x166.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>It is recommended that you try out each of the below-mentioned workarounds and then see which one spells out success for you. So with that in mind, let\u2019s get started.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FIX_1_Run_Local_Security_Policy_as_Admin\"><\/span>FIX 1: Run Local Security Policy as Admin<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>To begin with, you should consider launching the Local Security Policy with an elevated permission set. Here&#8217;s how it could be done-<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Bring up the Task Manager via Ctrl + Shift + Esc shortcut keys.<\/li>\n<li>Then click on File &gt; Run New Task and type in the below value\n<pre>secpol.msc<\/pre>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23112\" src=\"https:\/\/droidwin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/admin-task-Local-Security-Policy-not-working-in-Windows-11.jpg\" alt=\"Local Security Policy not working in Windows 11\" width=\"467\" height=\"294\" srcset=\"https:\/\/droidwin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/admin-task-Local-Security-Policy-not-working-in-Windows-11.jpg 467w, https:\/\/droidwin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/admin-task-Local-Security-Policy-not-working-in-Windows-11-300x189.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 467px) 100vw, 467px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Enable &#8216;Create this task with administrative privileges&#8217; and hit OK.<\/li>\n<li>Check if it fixes the Local Security Policy not working issue on your Windows 11 PC.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FIX_2_Re-Enable_Local_Security_Policy\"><\/span>FIX 2: Re-Enable Local Security Policy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The Local Security Policy is only supported on the Pro, Enterprise, and Education editions of Windows. And with the help of a nifty workaround, you could use it in the Home Edition. But since this is a tweaked method, there could be a few hiccups now and then.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23113\" src=\"https:\/\/droidwin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/enable-secpol-Local-Security-Policy-not-working-in-Windows-11.jpg\" alt=\"Local Security Policy not working in Windows 11\" width=\"800\" height=\"419\" srcset=\"https:\/\/droidwin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/enable-secpol-Local-Security-Policy-not-working-in-Windows-11.jpg 800w, https:\/\/droidwin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/enable-secpol-Local-Security-Policy-not-working-in-Windows-11-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/droidwin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/enable-secpol-Local-Security-Policy-not-working-in-Windows-11-768x402.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>To rectify it, you should consider re-enabling the LGPE, using the instructions given here- <a href=\"https:\/\/droidwin.com\/how-to-enable-local-security-policy-secpol-msc-in-windows-11-home\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Enable Local Security Policy secpol.msc in Windows 11 Home<\/a>.\u00a0Try it out and then check if it fixes the Local Security Policy not working issue on your Windows 11 PC.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FIX_3_Delete_Temporary_Files\"><\/span>FIX 3: Delete Temporary Files<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In some instances, the temporarily stored files could lead to a few conflicts with the proper functioning of your PC. Therefore, you should consider deleting these cached files and then test out the results.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Launch Run via Windows + R shortcut keys.<\/li>\n<li>Then copy-paste the below command and hit Enter. This will take you to the temp folder.\n<pre>%temp%<\/pre>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23114\" src=\"https:\/\/droidwin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/delete-temp-files-Local-Security-Policy-not-working-in-Windows-11.jpg\" alt=\"Local Security Policy not working in Windows 11\" width=\"800\" height=\"507\" srcset=\"https:\/\/droidwin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/delete-temp-files-Local-Security-Policy-not-working-in-Windows-11.jpg 800w, https:\/\/droidwin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/delete-temp-files-Local-Security-Policy-not-working-in-Windows-11-300x190.jpg 300w, https:\/\/droidwin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/delete-temp-files-Local-Security-Policy-not-working-in-Windows-11-768x487.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Use the Ctrl + A shortcut to select all the files and hit the Del key to delete them.<\/li>\n<li>Check if it fixes the Local Security Policy not working issue on your Windows 11 PC.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FIX_4_Use_Windows_Troubleshooter\"><\/span>FIX 4: Use Windows Troubleshooter<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Windows comes built-in with quite a few troubleshooter apps that scan for issues and bring out the related fixes. As for the current issue, we will be using the System Maintenance and the Hardware and Devices troubleshooters, as they are the best fit to resolve this bug.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Bring up the Run dialog box via Windows R shortcut keys.<\/li>\n<li>Then type in the below command and hit Enter\n<pre>msdt.exe -id MaintenanceDiagnostic<\/pre>\n<\/li>\n<li>This will launch the System Maintenance troubleshooter, click Next to continue.<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23115\" src=\"https:\/\/droidwin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/safe-boot-Local-Security-Policy-not-working-in-Windows-11.jpg\" alt=\"Local Security Policy not working in Windows 11\" width=\"708\" height=\"546\" srcset=\"https:\/\/droidwin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/safe-boot-Local-Security-Policy-not-working-in-Windows-11.jpg 708w, https:\/\/droidwin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/safe-boot-Local-Security-Policy-not-working-in-Windows-11-300x231.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 708px) 100vw, 708px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>It will now scan for underlying issues and bring up the related fix as well.<\/li>\n<li>Just select the fix to implement and then check if the issue has been fixed or not.<\/li>\n<li>If it is still there, then\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/droidwin.com\/hardware-and-devices-troubleshooter-in-windows-11\/\">enable the Hardware and Devices troubleshooter<\/a> on your PC.<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23116\" src=\"https:\/\/droidwin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Hardware-and-Devices-troubleshooter-Local-Security-Policy-not-working-in-Windows-11.png\" alt=\"Local Security Policy not working in Windows 11\" width=\"650\" height=\"504\" srcset=\"https:\/\/droidwin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Hardware-and-Devices-troubleshooter-Local-Security-Policy-not-working-in-Windows-11.png 650w, https:\/\/droidwin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Hardware-and-Devices-troubleshooter-Local-Security-Policy-not-working-in-Windows-11-300x233.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Then launch it, click Next and let it scan for issues. Then apply the fixes that it brings up.<\/li>\n<li>Check if it fixes the Local Security Policy not working issue on your Windows 11 PC.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FIX_5_Boot_to_Safe_Mode\"><\/span>FIX 5: Boot to Safe Mode<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In some instances, a third-party app might conflict with the OS functionality as well. The best way to verify and hence rectify this issue is to <a href=\"https:\/\/droidwin.com\/how-to-boot-windows-11-to-safe-mode-when-it-cannot-boot-to-os\">boot your PC to the Safe Mode.<\/a> Doing so will disable all the third-party apps and give you the stock environment with just the system apps. If you are able to select multiple files in this mode, then the culprit is an app or software. Therefore, you should consider uninstalling the recently installed apps after which the issue first came to light. Here\u2019s how:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Bring up the Run dialog box via Windows+R shortcut keys.<\/li>\n<li>Then type in the below command and hit Enter to open the System Configuration menu\n<pre>msconfig<\/pre>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23117\" src=\"https:\/\/droidwin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/safe-boot-Local-Security-Policy-not-working-in-Windows-11-2.jpg\" alt=\"Local Security Policy not working in Windows 11\" width=\"661\" height=\"462\" srcset=\"https:\/\/droidwin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/safe-boot-Local-Security-Policy-not-working-in-Windows-11-2.jpg 661w, https:\/\/droidwin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/safe-boot-Local-Security-Policy-not-working-in-Windows-11-2-300x210.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 661px) 100vw, 661px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Now go to its Boot tab and checkmark Safe Mode under Boot Options.<\/li>\n<li>Finally, click OK followed by Restart in the confirmation dialog box.<\/li>\n<li>Your PC will now boot to Windows Recovery Environment.<\/li>\n<li>Go to Troubleshoot &gt; Advanced options &gt; Startup Settings &gt; Click Restart &gt; Press 4 to boot to Safe Mode.<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23118\" src=\"https:\/\/droidwin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/safe-mode-Local-Security-Policy-not-working-in-Windows-11.png\" alt=\"Local Security Policy not working in Windows 11\" width=\"580\" height=\"574\" srcset=\"https:\/\/droidwin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/safe-mode-Local-Security-Policy-not-working-in-Windows-11.png 580w, https:\/\/droidwin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/safe-mode-Local-Security-Policy-not-working-in-Windows-11-300x297.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Check if it fixes the Local Security Policy not working issue on your Windows 11 PC.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FIX_6_Disable_Third-Party_Service\"><\/span>FIX 6: Disable Third-Party Service<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A third-party service could also create a few roadblocks in the functioning of this feature. Therefore, you should consider disabling all the non-Microsoft-related services and then test out the results. Here\u2019s how it could be done<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Head over to the Start Menu, search System Configuration, and open it.<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0Then go to the Services tab, checkmark Hide All Microsoft Services, and\u00a0click on the Disable All button.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23119\" src=\"https:\/\/droidwin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/disable-services-Local-Security-Policy-not-working-in-Windows-11.jpg\" alt=\"Local Security Policy not working in Windows 11\" width=\"661\" height=\"463\" srcset=\"https:\/\/droidwin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/disable-services-Local-Security-Policy-not-working-in-Windows-11.jpg 661w, https:\/\/droidwin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/disable-services-Local-Security-Policy-not-working-in-Windows-11-300x210.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 661px) 100vw, 661px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Then go to the Startup tab and click on Open Task Manager.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23120\" src=\"https:\/\/droidwin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/open-task-manager-Local-Security-Policy-not-working-in-Windows-11.jpg\" alt=\"Local Security Policy not working in Windows 11\" width=\"658\" height=\"464\" srcset=\"https:\/\/droidwin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/open-task-manager-Local-Security-Policy-not-working-in-Windows-11.jpg 658w, https:\/\/droidwin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/open-task-manager-Local-Security-Policy-not-working-in-Windows-11-300x212.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 658px) 100vw, 658px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Now select a process from the list and click Disable. Do so for all the running services.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23121\" src=\"https:\/\/droidwin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/sfc-Local-Security-Policy-not-working-in-Windows-11-2.jpg\" alt=\"Local Security Policy not working in Windows 11\" width=\"802\" height=\"716\" srcset=\"https:\/\/droidwin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/sfc-Local-Security-Policy-not-working-in-Windows-11-2.jpg 802w, https:\/\/droidwin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/sfc-Local-Security-Policy-not-working-in-Windows-11-2-300x268.jpg 300w, https:\/\/droidwin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/sfc-Local-Security-Policy-not-working-in-Windows-11-2-768x686.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 802px) 100vw, 802px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Once done, restart your PC and then check if it fixes the Local Security Policy not working issue on your Windows 11 PC.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FIX_7_Use_SFC_and_DISM_Commands\"><\/span>FIX 7: Use SFC and DISM Commands<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>System File Checker and Deployment Image Servicing and Management are two command-line utility tools that scan for corrupt Windows files and then replace them with their working counterpart. The major difference between the two is whereas the SFC replaces the corrupt files with the working ones from the cached directory on your PC, DISM does so by downloading the working files from the online Microsoft servers. And as of now, we would be making use of both these tools to fix the underlying issue.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Head over to the Start Menu, search Command Prompt, and launch it as an administrator.<\/li>\n<li>Then copy-paste the below command to open the SFC Tool:\n<pre>sfc \/scannow<\/pre>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23122\" src=\"https:\/\/droidwin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/sfc-Local-Security-Policy-not-working-in-Windows-11-1.jpg\" alt=\"Local Security Policy not working in Windows 11\" width=\"506\" height=\"203\" srcset=\"https:\/\/droidwin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/sfc-Local-Security-Policy-not-working-in-Windows-11-1.jpg 506w, https:\/\/droidwin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/sfc-Local-Security-Policy-not-working-in-Windows-11-1-300x120.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 506px) 100vw, 506px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Once the SFC Scanning is complete, it\u2019s time to use the DISM Tool. So copy-paste the below command:\n<pre>DISM \/Online \/Cleanup-Image \/RestoreHealth<\/pre>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23123\" src=\"https:\/\/droidwin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/dism-Local-Security-Policy-not-working-in-Windows-11.jpg\" alt=\"Local Security Policy not working in Windows 11\" width=\"676\" height=\"203\" srcset=\"https:\/\/droidwin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/dism-Local-Security-Policy-not-working-in-Windows-11.jpg 676w, https:\/\/droidwin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/dism-Local-Security-Policy-not-working-in-Windows-11-300x90.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 676px) 100vw, 676px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Once DISM finishes the scanning, it is recommended to reboot your PC.<\/li>\n<li>Now check if it fixes the Local Security Policy not working issue on your Windows 11 PC.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FIX_8_Run_CHKDSK_Command\"><\/span>FIX 8: Run CHKDSK Command<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If there are any bad sectors on your disk or if some system files have got corrupted, then it could result in the underlying issue that we are currently facing. In such cases, you could make use of the Check Disk command-line tool and get these issues rectified. Here&#8217;s how<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Launch Command prompt as an admin from Start Menu<\/li>\n<li>Then copy-paste the below command and hit Enter\n<pre>chkdsk C: \/f<\/pre>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23124\" src=\"https:\/\/droidwin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/checkdisk-Local-Security-Policy-not-working-in-Windows-11.jpg\" alt=\"Local Security Policy not working in Windows 11\" width=\"579\" height=\"290\" srcset=\"https:\/\/droidwin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/checkdisk-Local-Security-Policy-not-working-in-Windows-11.jpg 579w, https:\/\/droidwin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/checkdisk-Local-Security-Policy-not-working-in-Windows-11-300x150.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 579px) 100vw, 579px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Now, wait for the scan to complete. Once done, restart your PC.<\/li>\n<li>Check if it fixes the Local Security Policy not working issue on your Windows 11 PC.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FIX_9_UpdateReinstall_Microsoft_Visual_C\"><\/span>FIX 9: Update\/Reinstall Microsoft Visual C++<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Microsoft Visual C is an important component upon which many system apps and OS components are dependent. So if there are any issues with its libraries, then its repercussions are bound to be faced with the associated system frameworks. To resolve it, you should consider updating it to the latest build or if that doesn&#8217;t work out, then reinstall them from scratch. Here&#8217;s how-<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Download the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/docs.microsoft.com\/en-US\/cpp\/windows\/latest-supported-vc-redist?view=msvc-170\">latest version<\/a>\u00a0of Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime.<\/li>\n<li>Then launch the setup file and proceed with the on-screen instructions to complete the update process.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23125\" src=\"https:\/\/droidwin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/visual-c-Local-Security-Policy-not-working-in-Windows-11.png\" alt=\"Local Security Policy not working in Windows 11\" width=\"495\" height=\"310\" srcset=\"https:\/\/droidwin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/visual-c-Local-Security-Policy-not-working-in-Windows-11.png 495w, https:\/\/droidwin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/visual-c-Local-Security-Policy-not-working-in-Windows-11-300x188.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 495px) 100vw, 495px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Once done, verify if it rectifies the underlying issue. If it doesn\u2019t, then head over to Control Panel.<\/li>\n<li>Then select Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable and hit Uninstall &gt; OK. Now, download and install<a href=\"https:\/\/docs.microsoft.com\/en-US\/cpp\/windows\/latest-supported-vc-redist?view=msvc-170\">\u00a0its latest build.<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Check if it fixes the Local Security Policy not working issue on your Windows 11 PC.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FIX_10_Use_a_Restore_Point\"><\/span>FIX 10: Use a Restore Point<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If none of the aforementioned methods spelled out success, then you should consider <a href=\"https:\/\/droidwin.com\/create-and-restore-a-system-restore-point-in-windows-11\/\">restoring your system to an earlier point<\/a> during which it was free from this issue. Here&#8217;s how it could be done<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>To begin with, open the Settings page via the Windows+I shortcut keys.<\/li>\n<li>Then go to the System tab from the left menu bar, scroll all the way to the bottom and click on About.<\/li>\n<li>After that, click on the System Protection option present on the Related Links tab.<\/li>\n<li>This shall launch the System Properties dialog box. Go to the System Protection tab and click on System Restore.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23126\" src=\"https:\/\/droidwin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/system-restore-Local-Security-Policy-not-working-in-Windows-11.jpg\" alt=\"Local Security Policy not working in Windows 11\" width=\"547\" height=\"572\" srcset=\"https:\/\/droidwin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/system-restore-Local-Security-Policy-not-working-in-Windows-11.jpg 547w, https:\/\/droidwin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/system-restore-Local-Security-Policy-not-working-in-Windows-11-287x300.jpg 287w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 547px) 100vw, 547px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Windows will now bring up the backup under the Recommended Restore section. This is the backup that it finds most suitable according to your PC\u2019s current condition.<\/li>\n<li>If you are satisfied with it, enable the Recommended Restore option and hit Next.<\/li>\n<li>However, if you wish to select any other custom backup, then select Chose a Different Restore point and click Next.<\/li>\n<li>Now select the desired restore point and hit Next.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23127\" src=\"https:\/\/droidwin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/select-restore-Local-Security-Policy-not-working-in-Windows-11.jpg\" alt=\"Local Security Policy not working in Windows 11\" width=\"659\" height=\"565\" srcset=\"https:\/\/droidwin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/select-restore-Local-Security-Policy-not-working-in-Windows-11.jpg 659w, https:\/\/droidwin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/select-restore-Local-Security-Policy-not-working-in-Windows-11-300x257.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 659px) 100vw, 659px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Windows will now bring up the finalized screen showing all your selections. You may click on the Scan for Affected program option and get a list of all the programs that would be uninstalled\/re-installed after this restore.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23128\" src=\"https:\/\/droidwin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/confirm-restore-Local-Security-Policy-not-working-in-Windows-11.jpg\" alt=\"Local Security Policy not working in Windows 11\" width=\"657\" height=\"565\" srcset=\"https:\/\/droidwin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/confirm-restore-Local-Security-Policy-not-working-in-Windows-11.jpg 657w, https:\/\/droidwin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/confirm-restore-Local-Security-Policy-not-working-in-Windows-11-300x258.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 657px) 100vw, 657px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>If everything is as per your requirement, hit the Finish button and wait for the restore to complete.<\/li>\n<li>Once done, your PC will automatically boot to that system restore point, with the underlying bug being resolved.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>So with this, we round off the guide on how you could fix the issue of theLocal Security Policy not working issue on your Windows 11 PC. 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