Command: Gpupdate

| Command | Purpose | | :--- | :--- | | gpupdate | Refresh all policies (change-only). | | gpupdate /force | Reapply all policies from scratch. | | gpupdate /target:computer | Machine settings only. | | gpupdate /target:user | User settings only. | | gpupdate /boot | Refresh and reboot if needed. | | gpupdate /logoff | Refresh and logoff if needed. | | gpupdate /sync | Process computer, then user (sequential). |

gpupdate /target:computer

Ensure network traffic on TCP port 135 is permitted to allow GPO updates. gpupdate command

Normally, gpupdate runs in the foreground. The /sync flag processes the policy in the background , just like the normal automatic refresh cycle. This is useful for scripting when you don't want to wait for the command to finish. | Command | Purpose | | :--- |