(Computer Config > Admin Templates > Windows Components > Windows Update)
reg add "HKCU\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced" /v Hidden /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f Not every policy is a direct registry key. Some policies (especially under Security Settings like Account Policies) require secedit (see Part 5). Always test changes first. Part 4: Updating Policies from the Command Line – gpupdate After you modify a policy (via GUI, LGPO, or registry), the changes aren’t always immediate. Group Policy refreshes every 90-120 minutes by default. Force an update with: gpupdate – The Essential Refresh Tool | Command | Effect | |---------|--------| | gpupdate /force | Reapplies all policy settings (both computer and user). Most common command. | | gpupdate /target:computer | Updates only computer policies. | | gpupdate /target:user | Updates only user policies. | | gpupdate /boot | Forces a reboot after update (useful for policies requiring restart). | | gpupdate /sync | Performs a synchronous foreground update (default with /force). | Pro Tip: Check for Errors After running gpupdate , check the Application log for GroupPolicy operational events: local group policy editor command line
REM 4. Import security template (User Rights, Audit, etc.) secedit /configure /db secedit.sdb /cfg C:\PolicyBackup\security.inf /quiet Part 4: Updating Policies from the Command Line
secedit /configure /db secedit.sdb /cfg C:\new_policy.inf /log C:\secedit.log Most common command
REM 5. Force update and log gpupdate /force /logoff
REM 2. Import using LGPO C:\Tools\lgpo.exe /g C:\PolicyBackup if %errorlevel% neq 0 ( echo [!] LGPO import failed. exit /b 1 )