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Windows Server 2016 AD GPO Error - The system cannot find the path specified.

Imoh S. Etuk 100 Reputation points MVP
2023-10-01T08:32:52.94+00:00

Hello,

I'm currently facing this error "Failed to open the Group Policy Object. You might not have the appropriate rights" The system cannot find the path specified.

I have done all the technical troubleshooting but all to no avail.

Please anyone with solution should help. Kindly see the attached error screenshot.

Thank you.

AD GPO Error

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  1. Dave Patrick 426.4K Reputation points MVP
    2023-10-02T13:58:27.8466667+00:00

    What operation produces the error?

  2. Imoh S. Etuk 100 Reputation points MVP
    2023-10-03T11:50:16.14+00:00

    Hi @Everyone!

    I have been able to fix the above error.

    To help others who might be facing this type of error, the below steps are the steps I used to fix the error:

    1. I cleared all the DNS records
    2. I checked to ensure the SYSVOL folder was intact
    3. I took a backup of the Domain policy and the Domain Controller Policy
    4. I opened the Command Prompt as an Administrator in the primary DC
    5. And I ran the command dcgpofix to restore the default policy.
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