Cannot create GPOs in fresh server 2019 install

Question

I have installed Server 2019 (evaluation version of standard edition) in a virtualized environment and promoted the machine to a DC. It's a plain vanilla installation with minimal roles. However, I cannot edit or create Group Policy Objects. Any attempt to do so with the editor gives an error message: "Network path was not found". The SYSVOL folder exists and appears to have the correct structure. Obviously, it's important to be able to create GPOs. How can I fix this and why is it broken "out of the box"?

Answer 1

Hi,

Group Policy is currently not supported in the Q&A forums, the supported products are listed over here https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/answers/products (more to be added later on).

You can ask the experts in the dedicated Group Policy forum over here:
https://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-us/home?forum=winserverGP

(Please don't forget to accept helpful replies as answer)

Best regards,
Leon

Answer 2