⚠️ It uses the gpupdate scheduled task on the remote machine, running as SYSTEM.
Reboot, user logon, network reconnect (VPN, wake from sleep).
⚠️ Enable auditing "Audit Detailed File Share" and "Audit Policy Change" to track who forces GP updates remotely. 12. Frequently Asked Questions Q: How is gpupdate /force different from a normal refresh? A: Normal refresh applies only changed GPOs. /force reapplies every GPO, unchanged ones too.
A: Same command, but run as Domain Admin. DC policy refreshes every 5 minutes by default.
✅ Always use /boot or tell users to reboot. Software install only happens at startup.