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Win10 Pro 22H2, Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 7th Gen updated from original Lenovo image 2004/20H1.I have performed resetting PC using local Image which is 22H2 Pro without keeping any data on sysdrive. Because of strange behaviour with system components. All was OK except OOBE Welcome screen welcomed me to the OOMI OY company domain after I confirmed that I do have Internet access. I saw that previously for Windows 11 too on the same laptop using different ISP's here. But I never been in Finland or worked for them as anyone. Strange. Probably local cache server issue here in EMEA.I am digging i

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Group Policy Client error

Hi Brent,

Welcome to Microsoft Community.

I appreciate your interest in windows 10 and also for trying the troubleshooting steps to fix the issue. I understand the inconvenience you faced. I will help you with this.

I would suggest you to check the Group policy client service is running or not.

follow the steps.

1. Press the windows key +R key from the keyboard.

2. Type Services.msc then click on ok.

3. search for Group Policy Client service.

I hope this helps.

Let us know the status of the issue so that we can assist you better.



Thanks.

 

Group Policy Client Services

Hi,



Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.

1. May I know, which version of Windows is installed on your computer?
   
2. Is your system connected to Domain network?
   

If you are not on a domain network you can try the troubleshooting steps provided below.



Method 1: Winsock reset.

1. Start your PC in safe mode.
   
2. Once you are on the same mode.
   
3. Search for Command Prompt on the Start Menu.
   
4. Right click and Run as Administrator.
   
5. Type in netsh winsock reset
   on the command prompt and hit enter.
   
6. Reboot the computer and check.
   

If you still face the issue you can try the suggestion

How to fix "The Group Policy Client service failed the logon. Access denied." error? Posted by Mohammad Iqubal, However from this article I suggest you not to delete the data, you can try to move
it to a safe location.



If you still face the issue, reply to this post with more information.



Regards,



Amit Sunar

Microsoft Community – Moderator

 

Failed to connect to the group policy client services

Hi Mukul,

Thank you for posting in Community. I understand your concern and we will try to assist you in the best way we can.

The issue that you are facing may be due to the reasons stated below:

· User Profile Service or Group Policy Client service stopped working.

· Antivirus software conflicts.

· I would suggest that you first check if the services for Group Policy are running.

To do so follow the steps mentioned below
:

• Find the Group Policy Client service.
• Right click on the service, and click on Properties.
• The service status should be started and startup type
  automatic, if not, change the values accordingly, then click Apply and then OK.
• Press Windows + R key and type "services.msc" and press enter.
  

Let us know if this helps.