This tip was contributed by Ashley McGlone, Microsoft Premier Field Engineer.
Forcing Group Policy update using PowerShell
In Windows Server 2012 and Windows 8 you can now force an immediate, remote GPUPDATE using the cmdlet Invoke-GPUpdate like this:
Invoke-GPUpdate -RandomDelayInMinutes 0 -Computer workstation1
This requires the Group Policy PowerShell module, meaning that you need the GPMC installed to have the command locally. You should also run it from an elevated PowerShell console.
You can even target Windows 7 clients and Windows Server 2008 R2.
This new command can be a game changer for the service desk!
For more information see the TechNet article here:
http://www.wservernews.com/go/1393423606837
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