Type gpedit.msc and click OK to open the Local Group Policy Editor.Use the Windows key + R keyboard shortcut to open the Run command.To disable Settings and Control Panel using Group Policy, do the following: If your PC is running Windows 10 Pro (or Enterprise), the easiest way to restrict access to the Settings app and the Control Panel is to use the Local Group Policy Editor. How to disable Settings and Control Panel using Group Policy How to disable Settings and Control Panel using Registry.How to disable Settings and Control Panel using Group Policy.In this Windows 10 guide, we walk you through the steps to restrict access to the Settings app and Control Panel on your computer.