gpupdate Command Examples

Check and apply Windows Group Policy settings. More information: https://learn.microsoft.com/windows-server/administration/windows-commands/gpupdate.

• Check and apply updated Group Policy settings:

gpupdate

• Specify the target Group Policy settings to check for update:

gpupdate /target:{{computer|user}}

• Force all Group Policy settings to be reapplied:

gpupdate /force

• Display help:

gpupdate /?