Hi folks.
We have a strange problem with our linked clone desktops.
The pool builds the desktop and registers with AD correctly using QuickPrep. When a user logs in, settings that the group policy would normally apply are not apparently working.
However, the GPRESULT /R command shows all policies correctly! All policies appear to be getting applied.
But when doing a RSOP.MSC, none of the settings can be seen.
As soon as I do a GPUPDATE /FORCE, the policy starts working:
- Desired effects are immediately seen on the desktop (i.e. one setting is to hide the C drive in explorer).
- RSOP.MSC now shows the settings that were previously missing.
- GPRESULT /R shows no difference.
We are running the following:
- VMware View 5.2
- Non-Persistent Desktops - destroyed on logout.
- Windows 7
- OU has inheritance blocked, and settings are not set anywhere else (i.e. not conflicting settings).
It appears that if an available desktop is left long enough for the group policy refresh to occur before a user logs in, then all works correctly. It's just like the policy is not working correctly before a normal refresh (whether forced or timed).
Any advice?