GPO Script downloads to local PC but never runs - Can run manually

IngallsPW1 41 Reputation points
2023-05-24T12:40:31.02+00:00

I have a startup script running via GPO on the domain server. It works on most PC's.

The odd part is the Event Viewer, on a local PC with the issue, shows a GPOFileSystemPath . On this local system, I can access this folder. I can copy the script. I can run the scrip. It applies perfectly (even on non-admin account).

I tried adding an argument "-ExecutionPolicy Unrestricted -FILE " which did not work.
I tried putting the entire path in the script name. Nope.
I've deleted and readded.
I've checked on permissions. (Like I mentioned, the local PC with the issue can get to the folder with zero issues)
I tried cussing it.
I even talking nice to it.

Any ideas?

FYI: Info from Event Viewer
SupportInfo1 2008020256
SupportInfo2 150
ErrorCode 4294770688

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  1. Limitless Technology 26,236 Reputation points
    2023-05-25T12:47:26.0966667+00:00

    Hello there,

    I would recommend you to deploy a Run Registry Key instead. You can still deploy that with Group Policy:

    If you want to deploy this on a Computer (so that it applies to everyone logging in on the computer), then, in your GPO, go to Computer Configuration -> Preferences (not "Policies") -> Windows Settings -> Registry -> New Registry Item, and create a new REG_SZ value under the path shown in the documentation (HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run), give it a meaningful Value name, and set the Value data to be the path of the executable on the computer.

    If you want to deploy this setting on a per-user basis, then use the same method but on User Configuration instead of Computer Configuration (and HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run instead of HKLM).

    Hope this resolves your Query !!

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