How to Update Policy Settings with gpupdate /force

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Here are a few simple steps to get your computer talking to your department printer, or to fix any issues with a Windows machine not receiving critical group policy updates and features.

 

Step 1 – Type "cmd" into the Search bar and click on Command Prompt.

You can also type WindowsKey + R and run cmd as well.
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Step 2 – Once you are in Command Prompt, type "gpupdate /force." Hit Enter. When finished, it should look like this

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Step 3 – When the gpupdate is finished, reboot your computer

The reboot applies any changes and will ensure that the policy update fully goes through.  

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Article ID: 4718
Created
Thu 4/16/26 11:14 AM
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Thu 5/7/26 8:31 AM