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Based on your query of being unable to successfully update computer policies with error message. This error might indicate that the client machine is having trouble applying machine group policies, specifically failing to read the gpt.ini file for a particular Group Policy Object (GPO) located at \vm.local\SysVol\vm.local\Policies{C6EC88E3-4E9B-420A-BED2-7DEF56BB765A}\gpt.ini. You can try the following potential troubleshooting steps.
1.Check Name Resolution / Network Connectivity
- Run the following from the affected computer: nslookup vm.local ping vm.local nltest /dsgetdc:vm.local
2.Check SYSVOL and Netlogon Shares
- On the domain controller: Open Command Prompt and run following command to ensure SYSVOL and NETLOGON are listed.
- net share
- On the client, try accessing:
- *\vm.local\SYSVOL*
- If access is denied or times out, it suggests a replication or permission problem.
3.Checking DFS Client Status
- Open Services (services.msc) and ensure DFS Namespace is running.
- Ensure its "Startup type" is set to "Automatic" and its "Status" is "Running." If not, set it to Automatic and start it.
4.Manually Access the gpt.ini File
- Try navigating to \vm.local\SysVol\vm.local\Policies{GUID}\gpt.ini in File Explorer.
- If inaccessible, check permissions and replication status.
5.Verify File Replication
- Run repadmin /replsum to check replication status.
- Use dcdiag /test:sysvolcheck /test:advertising to diagnose SYSVOL issues.
6.Run GPResult
- Open Command Prompt as Administrator on the affected client.
- Type GPRESULT /H C:\temp\GPReport.html (you can choose any path and filename).
- Open the GPReport.html file in a web browser.
- This report will provide detailed information about which GPOs were applied, which failed, and why. Pay close attention to the "Computer Details" section and the "Group Policy Objects" section, looking for the GPO with the GUID {C6EC88E3-4E9B-420A-BED2-7DEF56BB765A} and its status.
Hope the above information is helpful!