Group Policy Force Update

Or using Invoke-GpUpdate on remote computers (requires RSAT tools).

A force update does not contact the domain controller any differently than a normal update. It simply forces a re-application of all policies, whereas gpupdate (without /force ) applies only changed settings. group policy force update

If you run gpupdate /force and the settings do not appear to apply: Or using Invoke-GpUpdate on remote computers (requires RSAT

Without the /force switch, the OS only reapplies changed policies. group policy force update

Because /force re-downloads all policies, forcing an update across an entire site or OU simultaneously can generate a spike in network traffic. This is particularly relevant in WAN environments with limited bandwidth connecting branch offices.

gpupdate /force