Gpupdate Command //top\\ -
The gpupdate command is a vital utility for Windows administrators, allowing for the manual refresh of Group Policy settings. By default, Group Policy refreshes in the background every 90 minutes; however, gpupdate enables immediate application of new or modified policies. Core Commands & Syntax
Before Windows Vista/Server 2008, the tool to refresh policy was secedit /refreshpolicy . Today, gpupdate has replaced it entirely. gpupdate command
/boot
- Update both computer and user policy settings:
gpupdate - Update only computer policy settings:
gpupdate /target:computer - Update only user policy settings:
gpupdate /target:user - Force a refresh of policy settings:
gpupdate /force
You have configured Folder Redirection (moving Documents or Desktop to a network share). This requires a user logoff to take effect. The gpupdate command is a vital utility for
Document your use of /boot and /logoff:
Inform users. Nothing frustrates a CFO more than an unannounced reboot during a spreadsheet session. Update both computer and user policy settings: gpupdate
You cannot directly run gpupdate on a remote computer. However, you can use several workarounds:
