GPUpdate will not work

[scott3415]

I have client that will not load any GPO's, and when added to the domain will not complete the logon process. It's an XP machine, which I get to the logon dialoug but once I enter the creditentials it hangs on user policy settings. I can logon as the domain admin, but when I attempt to issue a GPUpdate at the command prompt it hangs there as well. I removed the computer account and user account from any OU's to ensure it wasn't GPO that was affecting the machine, as the same results occur. Any suggestions?

I get the following error message while attempting the GPUpdate /force:

"User Policy Refresh has not completed in the expected time. Exiting..."

Give that a shot.. let me know if that works. thanks !

[Kuth678]

I get the following error message while attempting the GPUpdate /force:

"User Policy Refresh has not completed in the expected time. Exiting..."

I have this same problem. I'm able to run a gpupdate /force from a domain controller no prob. Even removed and rejoined a client PC and it worked for a short period, but reverted back to hanging on update. Eventually I get the same error that Scott3415 did.

Strangely enough the above post states "give that a shot" but I didn't see a solution.

<edit: turned BBCode on so the quote section worked. AdamV />

[AdamV]

The "give that a shot" referred to the post's title, which was "unjoin and rejoin the domain" - but you say you already tried that.

Have you tried specifying only one target (user or computer)?
Have you tried extending the wait time using /wait:time? eg /wait:1200 (for 1200 seconds, rather than the default 600) or /wait:-1 to wait indefinitely.

Is the machine otherwise well-connected? WHat sort of round-trip times do you get when you ping a dc?

[Kuth678]

I tried your suggestions:

- Specify target:computer and user. Same
- Use a longer timeout.

C:\>gpupdate /wait:1200
Refreshing Policy...

User Policy Refresh has not completed in the expected time. Exiting...
User Policy Refresh has completed.
Computer Policy Refresh has not completed in the expected time. Exiting...
Computer Policy Refresh has completed.

- Pings to DCs. All are under 1ms

Allow me to give you some background on my network.
- I'm running a mixed mode (one NT and 3 2003 Domain Contrls)
- Recently upgraded exch 5.5 to 2003. Almost ready to retire 5.5 server.
- Exchange 2003 is running on 2003 Serv Stand. R2 SP1
- 2 other 2003 servers are Stand. non-R2 SP1
- WINS IS running on the old NT box. I'm wondering if that could be a problem.

[Kuth678]

I found something interesting. My policies still apply when a computer is rebooted.

As a test I removed "My Pictures" from the start menu through GP and rebooted a client. It worked.

Still unable to do a gpupdate /force

[Kuth678]

Well I haven't fixed being able to run a gpupdate from the client, BUT I searched your forums and found this little gem

http://www.gpoguy.com/rgprefresh.htm

Using Rgprefresh /m:<compname> /force /sync I am able to apply my policies.

This is actually better for me. I've been trying to find a way to actively apply a group policy and force a reboot for a long time now.



I'm still interested in fixing the original problem if anyone has ideas. Much appreciated.