Read and set Group Policy settings from C++ program

Question

I have a standalone Windows-NT based machine (not connected to any network) and I want to be able to read and later set the Group Policy settings via a C++ program.

Here's what I would do manually. Run gpedit.msc as administrator, then say I want to prevent users from accessing registry. So in the "Local Group Policy Editor" I'll go to

User Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> System -> "Prevent access to registry editing tools"

and set it to Enabled.

Is there any way to do the same from a C++ program? Any code samples would be greatly appreciated!

Answer 1

You can use the Group Policy API.