Active Directory

Invoke-GPUpdate

CautionRemote gpupdate

Invoke-GPUpdate -Computer <host> -Force

Triggers gpupdate on remote machines — verify a fresh policy without walking to the desk.

Examples

  • Get-ADComputer -Filter 'Name -like "PC-2F*"' | % { Invoke-GPUpdate -Computer $_.Name -Force }Force-update a whole floor

Syntax

Invoke-GPUpdate [-Computer host] [-Force]

Before you run it

Some policies need logoff/reboot.

Used when you see

GPO not applying
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Push the refresh to target machines remotely
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