When you run gpupdate :
Before Windows Vista/Server 2008, the tool to refresh policy was secedit /refreshpolicy . Today, gpupdate has replaced it entirely.
gpupdate
The gpupdate command is useful in a variety of scenarios:
on a local or remote computer. By default, Windows updates these settings every 90 minutes, but gpupdate command
(Running as Administrator is recommended for computer-level policies). gpupdate /force
: The basic command. It refreshes only the policies that have changed since the last check.
Mastering the GPUpdate Command: A Guide to Group Policy Refreshing
for when gpupdate fails (e.g., Error 8007005)? Focus on the security implications of GPO management? Force a Group Policy Update with GPUpdate/Force - Netwrix When you run gpupdate : Before Windows Vista/Server
gpupdate /force
Output: The system checks for changes and applies them. It will inform you if a logoff or reboot is needed.
Reapplies policies, not just changes. Useful when policies seem stuck or partially applied.
:: Force reapply all settings gpupdate /force By default, Windows updates these settings every 90
If you have just linked a new GPO, modified an existing one, or need to ensure settings are re-applied regardless of whether they have changed, you use the /force switch. gpupdate /force Use code with caution.
(Requires Group Policy management cmdlets and administrative rights on targets)
gpupdate /target:computer
gpupdate [/target:computer ] [/force] [/wait: ] [/logoff] [/boot] [/sync] Use code with caution. Detailed Breakdown of Parameters Parameter / Switch Description