gpupdate can request updates for either or both policy categories and can enforce immediate application. Behind the scenes, client-side extensions handle specific policy types (e.g., security settings, folder redirection, software installation). Some settings require a user logoff or system reboot to take effect (for example, changes to software installation under Computer configuration or security-related registry permissions). gpupdate reports whether such a logoff or reboot is required.
The command is a fundamental utility for Windows administrators and power users, serving as the bridge between making a policy change in Active Directory and seeing it in action on a workstation. gpupdate command
rules. If nothing has changed since the last check, the computer does nothing. gpupdate /force gpupdate can request updates for either or both