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One Group Policy Object missing from SYSVOL after journal wrap error on server 2003
Hi Guys,
I have a group policy error (1058 application error)
Windows cannot access the file gpt.ini for GPO cn={1DCA889A-7175-450C-AB3
This policy is listed in place in the Group Policy Management Console, but is not editable and a quick check of the SYSVOL\policies folder shows the policy files to be missing. (There are 2 DC servers and neither has it).
A complication to this is that about a week ago we had a journal wrap error caused by an unexpected shutdown (severe power outage) and during the fixing of the journal wrap, a folder called NtFrs_PreExisting was created with a policies folder that now contains the files of the missing policy.
The question is, what is the correct way to resolve this issue.
1. Can I copy the policy folder from the NtFrs_PreExisting\policies
2. Do I delete the group policy from the Group Policy management console and recreate ?
3. Another method
The policy is a user policy and sets the wallpaper back ground. So there is no problem with recreating. Just looking for the cleanest way to resolve the issue as this missing GP causes Group Policy processing to abort on some client desktops in the domain
Thanks
I have a group policy error (1058 application error)
Windows cannot access the file gpt.ini for GPO cn={1DCA889A-7175-450C-AB3
This policy is listed in place in the Group Policy Management Console, but is not editable and a quick check of the SYSVOL\policies folder shows the policy files to be missing. (There are 2 DC servers and neither has it).
A complication to this is that about a week ago we had a journal wrap error caused by an unexpected shutdown (severe power outage) and during the fixing of the journal wrap, a folder called NtFrs_PreExisting was created with a policies folder that now contains the files of the missing policy.
The question is, what is the correct way to resolve this issue.
1. Can I copy the policy folder from the NtFrs_PreExisting\policies
2. Do I delete the group policy from the Group Policy management console and recreate ?
3. Another method
The policy is a user policy and sets the wallpaper back ground. So there is no problem with recreating. Just looking for the cleanest way to resolve the issue as this missing GP causes Group Policy processing to abort on some client desktops in the domain
Thanks
You should only copy the missing files and not the entire folder (if the folder already exist in SYSVOL\policies)
The NtFrs_PreExisting folder contains a dump of the SYSVOL that is created when you set the Burflags.
The NtFrs_PreExisting folder contains a dump of the SYSVOL that is created when you set the Burflags.
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Hi Guys,
Thanks for the information to date.
I have stopped the Group Policy aborting by removing the Group Link in AD. So this issue is not effecting my users any more, but of course the wallpapers are not being set.
snusgubben, given your comment about only copying the files, the policy folder for the missing policy does not exist in the SYSVOL\Policies folder. Given this is the case, is it better for me to delete the policy in the Group Policy Management Console and rebuild the policy from scratch ?
Thanks for the information to date.
I have stopped the Group Policy aborting by removing the Group Link in AD. So this issue is not effecting my users any more, but of course the wallpapers are not being set.
snusgubben, given your comment about only copying the files, the policy folder for the missing policy does not exist in the SYSVOL\Policies folder. Given this is the case, is it better for me to delete the policy in the Group Policy Management Console and rebuild the policy from scratch ?
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Hi guys,
Based on snusgubbens response, I have chosen to delete the group policy in the GP Management console and recreate the Policy as it is a very simple one.
As per the last comment, I have checked the 2 DC's neither has a copy of this GP in the SYSVOL/Policies folder.
I have deleted the old GP and then recreated with out any mishap and all is now fine.
Based on snusgubbens response, I have chosen to delete the group policy in the GP Management console and recreate the Policy as it is a very simple one.
As per the last comment, I have checked the 2 DC's neither has a copy of this GP in the SYSVOL/Policies folder.
I have deleted the old GP and then recreated with out any mishap and all is now fine.
"copy the policy folder from the NtFrs_PreExisting\policies