Windows 10: Group Policy not affect Settings app?

Discus and support Group Policy not affect Settings app? in Windows 10 Support to solve the problem; I have a new Windows 10 Pro laptop that I am configuring. I am a Windows 10 newbie, and am especially new to using Group Policy to configure it. I... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Support' started by up2trix, May 4, 2019.

  1. up2trix Win User

    Group Policy not affect Settings app?


    I have a new Windows 10 Pro laptop that I am configuring. I am a Windows 10 newbie, and am especially new to using Group Policy to configure it.

    I decided to disable both AutoRun and AutoPlay, since they seem like major security breaches, so I implemented the 2 Group Policy changes described here.

    However, if I open Settings app > Devices > AutoPlay, I see that AutoPlay still has its default insecure value, which is On.

    How come changing the Group Policy did not lead to a change in Settings app?

    Is this normal behavior, or am I doing something wrong?

    Earlier today I did another port titled "scheduling Windows Defender full scan: problems and questions".

    Some of the issues that I discuss there have to do with Group Policy, so I wonder if I am doing something wrong or just not understanding how it works.

    :)
     
    up2trix, May 4, 2019
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  2. KevinNZHQ Win User

    Are there any Windows Update Group Policy settings that would affect downloading apps from The Microsoft App store.

    Are there any Windows Update Group Policy settings that would affect downloading apps from The Microsoft App store. Apps get stuck on download and then report the error code 0x80072ee2

    I have tried clearing Windows Store Cache, Resetting Store Packages, running the Modern UI App troubleshooter, doing sfc scannow, checking proxy is off.

    Windows Updates cannot be manually run because of Group Policy, would this prevent being able to download Apps from the Microsoft store?
     
    KevinNZHQ, May 4, 2019
    #2
  3. Couldn't connect to windows group policy service????

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community, we appreciate your interest in Windows 10.

    I understand the inconvenience you are facing as with error: Couldn't connect to windows group policy service, we will help you with this issue.

    Do let us know when exactly you received this error code?

    This issue might have occurred due to corrupted user profile, User Profile Service or Group Policy Client service stopped working, or Antivirus software conflicts.

    I suggest you to check with the following and check if it helps.

    Group Policy Client service, this service is responsible for applying settings configured by administrators for the computers and users through the Group Policy component. If the service is disabled
    the settings will be applied and applications and components will not be manageable through Group Policy.

    Step 1: Stop the Group Policy Client service.

    • Press Windows Key + R on the keyboard and type
      services.msc
      , Services window gets opened.
    • Search for Group Policy Client service, right click on it and click on
      Stop.
    • Restart the computer.

    Step 2: Start
    the service and set it to Automatic:

    • Press Windows Key + R on the keyboard and type
      services.msc
      , Services window gets opened.
    • Search for Group Policy Client service, right click on it and click on
      Properties.
    • Start the service, set
      Startup type to Automatic.

    Hope it helps. Reply to the post with an updated status of this issue for further assistance.
     
    Deepika Gowda, May 4, 2019
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  4. Allan Mej Win User

    Group Policy not affect Settings app?

    GROUP POLICIES IN WINDOWS 10

    You can change Group Policies by opening Group Policy Editor first. You can open it by following these steps:

    • Log in an administrator account. If you are already logged in as an administrator, proceed to step 2.
    • Press Windows + R to open Run.
    • Type gpedit.msc and press Enter.

    After opening Group Policy Editor, you can now make the necessary changes that you want.

    Should you have more concerns, feel free to post.

    Regards.
     
    Allan Mej, May 4, 2019
    #4
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