Gpupdate Command

gpupdate /target:computer /wait:600

To appreciate gpupdate , it helps to understand how Windows processes Group Policy by default: gpupdate command

The gpupdate command is a standard utility in Windows used to manually refresh Group Policy settings on a local or domain-joined computer. While Windows normally updates these settings every 90 minutes, this command bypasses that wait for immediate application. Core Features and Switches Issue: The printer’s driver policy needs a reboot

For more information on troubleshooting Group Policy, consider looking into the Microsoft documentation on GPO troubleshooting . Summary Table Basic Update gpupdate Force All Policies

Issue: The printer’s driver policy needs a reboot? gpupdate /target:computer /boot

gpupdate [/target:user] [/force] [/wait:<seconds>] [/logoff] [/boot] [/sync] [/?]

While gpupdate is used to apply policies, is used to verify them. If a policy is not taking effect, use gpresult /r to view a report of applied policies, and then run gpupdate /force to try applying them again. Summary Table Basic Update gpupdate Force All Policies gpupdate /force Update + Restart gpupdate /boot Update User Only gpupdate /target:user