What is GPO in Windows 10.

A GPO is a Group Policy Object. Therefore, it comprises a set of group policies. In addition, it sets a particular configuration to the object to which it is bound. GPOs define a set of settings that will determine how a system looks and acts. GPOs are located within four different types of objects:

• Active Directory locations
• Local computers
• Active Directory Domains
• Active Directory Organizational Units.

It may sometimes be necessary to know what group policy a specific user or computer has. In such a case, it would be complex to enter the group policy editor and verify which ones are enabled. Indeed, while one user may have 3 group policies enabled, another may have 50. In this tutorial, we will show you some practical methods to view group policies applied in Windows 10.

How to view Policies applied to a Windows 10 computer with RSOP

The Resulting Set Of Policies is an integrated tool in Windows. When run, it will display a list of all active policies for the specific user account from which it was generated. That is, we will see all the policies applied to a user account. On the contrary, it cannot show the policies applied to the whole computer. To access it, press Win+R and run the command rsop.msc.

The tool will scan the policies. It will also display all active policies for the current user account. It is also possible to get additional information about each policy by browsing the folder and double-clicking on it. In this aspect, it works just like the GPO editor in Windows 10.

How to view Policies applied to a Windows 10 computer with CMD

We can also use CMD to see all the policies applied to Windows 10. Obviously, the main difference is the absence of graphical interface. However, we will also be able to see the active policies on the whole system and not only on a particular user. With this intention, launch a command prompt as administrator. To accomplish this, enter CMD in the search box and select the corresponding option.

Next, run this command:

gpresult /Scope User /v

The tool will search and display all active policies for the current user. When active policies are detected, it will display Folder ID, Value and Status of the policies.

We can also visualize all active policies on the computer. Just run the following command:

gpresult /Scope Computer /v

How to view Policies applied to a user in Windows 10

We can also see the group policy objects associated to a user and computer. As a result, we will see specific information such as the application date, domain controller or security group to which both the user and the PC belong. To view applied GPO objects, use this command:

gpresult / r

Let’s see some other uses of this command. View GPO objects applied to a user.

gpresult /r /scope:user

Display GPO objects applied to a computer.

gpresult /r /scope:computer

View GPO objects applied to a remote computer:

gpresult /s pc2 /r

Create an HTML report

We can create an HTML file that includes all those GPOs that are applied. Additionally, if you do not specify a route, it will be saved by default in the system32 folder.

gpresult /h c:\reports.html

Exporting the file in text format

You can also create an output text file. This can be very helpful if the output produces a lot of information:

gpresult /r >c:\results.txt

This is how simple we can see all GPO applied in Windows 10. We can also find out which policies apply to a team. This way, we will know which policies are applied to a computer. In addition to the restrictions and permissions applied. See you soon!

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How to configure applications to start automatically using GPO.

As mentioned, we will be using the Group Policy Manager. With this intention, press the Win+R combination and execute the following command:

gpmc.msc

The Group Policy Manager will be deployed immediately. Please display the domain in the corresponding section. Please note, this action will apply the policy to the entire domain. However, for group-specific apps in particular, then you must select the organizational unit. Then, select the users and the policy applies there.

Then, right click on Default Domain Policy. Then select Edit.

Then follow the next path:

• Computer Configuration
• Policies
• Administrative Templates
• System
• Logon

Once there, please double-click on Run the programs at user logon.

As you can see, the policy is disabled by default. In the first place, click on Enabled. This will enable the Show button. Please click on it.

In the next window, you must enter the executables of each program. In addition, you can enter not only your own Windows programs but also corporate applications from third parties.

Back to the previous screen, just press OK to set the changes. And that’s it! From now on, every time you start the server, the previously selected apps will be executed. In addition, you can use the gpupdate /force command to force policy updates.

Conclusion

In this simple way, we have seen how to run applications on Windows Server startup with GPO. Therefore, we hope to improve the productivity of the administrators. In addition, this allows us to automate changes and save valuable time. All right, that’s it for now. Before I go, I invite you to join our group at Telegram. Bye!

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Prerequisites

• The local network must be structured in Active Directory. That is, at least one of the servers must have the Active Directory installed. To know how to do it, take a look at this post.
• The computers to be managed must be linked to the domain. In addition, their users must use their domain credentials to log in to the computers.
• You need permissions to edit Group Policy in your domain. Consequently, the user has to be part of the Policy Administrator group.

Let’s create a Group Police Object on Windows Server 2019

In the first place, enter the Dashboard Server. Once there, please click on Tools. Then click on Group Policy Manager.

A window with the group policy manager will be displayed immediately. Please note that these steps are simple, but should be followed in their order. Well, in the left column you must select the previously created forest. Immediately below, is the assigned domain. Please right click on it, and select the option: Create a GPO in this domain and Link it here.

Then assign the name of your preference to the GPO.

Finally, you can see the GPO actually created. In addition, you can see all the settings that have been made.

Conclusion

In this simple way, we have seen how to create a GPO on Windows Server. This tool is an excellent option to manage multiple computers connected to the directory. This allows to assign tasks and general behaviors. This way you avoid having to configure each computer individually. In later posts, we will continue to delve into these policies. All right, that’s it for now. See you later!

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Mapping a drive means that you want permanent access to a shared folder created on another computer. Windows OS will assign a drive letter to the network drive and it can be accessed just like any other local drive connected to your computer.

Mapping network drives with group policy preference is very easy and it does not require any scripting knowledge. Also, We can use item-level targeting to map drives based on specific conditions like group membership, OU, operating system, etc.

In this example,  We will use item-level targeting so it only maps the network drive for users who are a member of the specific security group.

For this guide already I have created.
Two users with the name HR User1 and HR User2
One security group name HRUsers. (HR User 1 is a member of this security group)

One shared folder on a domain controller (\\WD19DC1\HR Data)

Step:1 Create a group policy object to map a network drive:
Open the Group Policy Management Console.

In the Group Policy Management Console, right-click on group policy objects and select new.

Specify a proper name (Map Network Drive using Group Policy Preference GPO) to the new group policy object.

On the group policy object right-click and select the edit option.

Navigate to User Configuration → Preferences → Windows Settings → Drive Maps.

Right Click Drive Maps, Select New –> Mapped Drive.

On “General” tab specify the details as below:
Action: Create.
Location: \\WD19DC1\HR Data.
Label as: HR Data.
Use: H. (This is going to be the drive letter)

On “Common” tab. Select “Run in logged-on user’s security context and item-level targeting check boxes. Click on targeting button.

Click on New Item. Select “Security Group” and then select the security group you want to target.

Click on ok button. (In our case it will be HRUsers security group).

Click on Apply and ok button to close the new drive properties.

This completes the GPO settings. Close group policy management editor console.

Step:2 Link group policy object:
In the Group Policy Management Console, right-click on the Domain/OU where you want to link the group policy object.

Select “Link an existing GPO”. Select the GPO (In our case it will be Map Network Drive GPO).
Click on ok button.

Step:3 Test the result:
On the client computer, Login with the user who is a member of HRUsers security group that we have added in the item-level targeting to verify that our policy of mapping drive using Item Level Targeting GPO is deployed or not.

Verify that mapped drive using item-level targeting is deployed successfully by accessing the mapped drive naming HR Data (H) .

Log off from user account HR Users1 and log in as an HR user2 (who is not a member of HRUsers security group).

Verify that mapped drive is not present under file explorer.

It works perfectly fine for us.
Now, any user we put in the HRUsers security group will get this mapped drive.

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