Also, users complain about not being able to install the Group Policy Management console on Windows.

Why is GPO not syncing between controllers?

Issues with one of the Domain Controllers can cause Group Policy replication issues. Some other notable causes of the Domain Controller not syncing are:

Latency or slow File Replication Service issues – Syncing between the Domain Controllers can be problematic if there’s an error with previous syncing processes on a Domain. Each Domain Controller needs to finish any syncing process on it before it can initiate other replication processes. The Distributed File System (DFS) client is disabled – The Windows Group Policy not syncing between Domain Controllers can be due to settings issues. Features like the Distributed File System (DFS) need to be enabled to allow the files created to be synchronized across the Domain Controllers. Network Connectivity to the Domain Controller – Syncing network connectivity issues can impede the files created on one Domain Controller to another.

The cause of Group Policy replication issues can differ on your part. However, the solutions below will help you fix the problem.

How do I force synchronize GPO between Domain Controllers?

Forcing GPO replication between Domain Controllers requires advanced troubleshooting. So, you should go through the following preliminary checks before diving into it:

Close and restart the Windows Group Policy. Ensure that you connect to fast and stable network connectivity. Reboot your computer and try syncing the GPO between DCs.

After following the preliminary checks above, and you’re unable to fix the sync problems, proceed with the steps below: SPONSORED

1. Enable the Distributed File System (DFS) in the Server Manager

Replicate the same steps (except step 6) on the second Domain Controller.

2. Perform a Non-Authoritative Sync of SYSVOL data using the File Replication Service (FRS)

Restart your device to see if the issue is fixed.

3. Fix network connectivity affecting the syncing process of the Domain Controller

Restart your computer and check if you can fix the Group Policy not syncing between Domain Controllers. You can read about the best HP server for Domain Controllers. You may also be interested in reading how to fix the Group Policy blocking programs on your device. No less important, you can read about how to fix corrupt Local Group Policy issues on Windows and let us know which solution worked for you.

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