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Replacing a file through Group Policy

Hello,
I created a group policy that is meant to replace a file from the users' computers. I thought I had configured it right but something is not working correctly as it is not replacing the file I want. I am attaching screenshots. I have the file I want to push (replace) on the local C drive of the domain controller. The location where the file needs to be replaced is C:\Users\Public\Public Documents\IBM\Client Access

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The policy is enforced and it is enabled.

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I tried that and I am experiencing the same behavior, the file doesn’t change.

can you take a screenshot of the Common Tab

Make sure that both the source and the destination field has the complete path and file name.

Here is one from my environment.

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ASKER

Do I need to define it as %systemdrive% instead of C:/ drive on destination file?

Here is the common tab, I have it defined to domain users (the organizational unit the computer belongs to is domain users)

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can you post a screenshot of targets in Item Level Targeting? also does this GPO link to the OU where the computers are located?

ASKER

Yes, it is our only domain

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Are you sure that the GPO is linked to that OU that you are targeting?
If you send a screenshot of the GPMC showing your OU hierarchy that my help me narrow the root cause.

If this is going to apply to all computers you really do not need ILT and you can put the GPO at the top level of the domain to ensure that your GPO will be inherited to all OU's

ASKER

Yes I am sure. I have also tried without targeting.

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You can run GP Result against a computer and see if this policy is running with any errors.
Another option is to run RSOP.MSC on locally from one of the computer to see the results.
You can also check the event logs on the local computer under Applications and Service Logs | Microsoft | Windows | GroupPolicy

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ASKER

I tried the wizard, it runs successfully but nothing changes. I even have event logs on my computer saying this: "The Group Policy settings for the user were processed successfully. New settings from 2 Group Policy objects were detected and applied" but the file doesn't get replaced.

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ASKER

Sure!

I am trying Chrome

ASKER

When I clicked on your invitation it said you were no longer available. Do you mind sending it again, please?

It says you are Unavailable as well

try closing all browsers and logging back in

I am ready when you are

ASKER

I am too but I do not get the invite from you anymore. I received a pop up earlier.

let’s try one more time

ASKER

I clicked on it right away and it says the expert has left the session.

I guess that is why it’s a beta. what browser are you using

ASKER

Chrome

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The beta testing does not seem to work

i see you connect then it disconnects

ASKER

Yes, it connects me but disconnects right away.

I am going to try IE
can you do the same

ASKER

OK, I just opened IE. Can you please send the request?

nope

I guess this is not going to work
:(

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ASKER

Thank you so much for your help!!

ASKER

Thanks for even connecting remotely to help me with this issue!

No problem.
How many machines did you need to replace the file on and do you know if it was successful?