Enter gpupdate – the command-line tool that saves the day.
But the real power comes with the parameters. 1. /target – Refresh Just Computer or User Policy Only refresh Computer policies: gpupdate command
gpupdate /wait:300 | Scenario | Command | | --- | --- | | You just changed a logon script. | gpupdate /target:user | | A computer setting isn’t applying. | gpupdate /target:computer /force | | You deployed a new printer via Group Policy. | gpupdate /force /logoff | | You updated a startup script. | gpupdate /force /boot | How to Verify Group Policy Application Running gpupdate is only half the battle. Confirm the results with: Enter gpupdate – the command-line tool that saves the day
gpupdate /target:computer Only refresh User policies: gpupdate command