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DefinitionGroup Policy

Group Policy is a hierarchical infrastructure that allows a network administrator in charge of ...Read More

What to do when Group Policy shows an access denied message

By Stephen J. Bigelow 30 Jan 2024

IT administrators might encounter an error message that states 'access denied' when working with Group Policy. There are a few different steps to fix a problem like this. Read More

How to disable removable media access with Group Policy

By Damon Garn 22 Sep 2023

Removable media can pose serious security problems. But there is a way to control who has access to optical disks and USB drives through Windows' Active Directory. Read More

How to deploy and force updates with gpupdate

By Damon Garn 12 Feb 2024

Group Policy can be a helpful tool during the troubleshooting process. Further, refreshing a system's Group Policy settings with gpupdate can solve plenty of issues. Read More

How IT can use the gpresult command to check GPOs

By Damon Garn 20 Feb 2024

When Windows issues arise, desktop administrators can use the gpresult utility to see what Group Policy settings are in place and which ones should be applied. Read More

AI policy advisory group talks competition in draft report

By Makenzie Holland 28 Apr 2023

The National AI Advisory Committee's first draft report points out how investing in AI research and development can help the U.S. stay competitive. Read More

How to enable Active Directory fine-grained password policies

By Damon Garn 12 Apr 2023

Specifying multiple password policies customized to specific account types adds another layer to an organization's security posture. Using PSOs instead of Group Policy can help. Read More

How to configure proxy settings using Group Policy

By Brien Posey 10 Dec 2020

IT pros can use this labor-saving tip to manage proxy settings calls for properly configured Group Policy settings. Here are the steps to take. Read More

Maximize PC lifespans with effective PC lifecycle management

By Helen Searle-Jones, Gary Olsen 20 Jul 2023

When IT departments set lifecycle policy for PCs and desktops, they will need to set the length of a PC's life for user groups. Learn how to calculate the ideal lifecycle length. Read More

6 Group Policy best practices for Windows 10 admins

By Brien Posey 27 Jul 2020

Group policies are a central component of Windows 10 configuration. Here are six best practices that can simplify Group Policy management for Windows 10. Read More

How to avoid common GPO backup and restore problems

By Mike Kanakos 13 Oct 2022

Group Policy Objects help admins maintain control of the enterprise environment, but it takes some planning to understand how to properly protect and recover GPOs to avoid trouble. Read More