Windows GPRESULT command

The Windows gpresult command is a powerful tool used to generate Group Policy Result reports on a local or remote computer. It provides detailed information about applied Group Policies, settings, and configurations. By running gpresult with various parameters, users can troubleshoot Group Policy-related issues, identify misconfigurations, and verify policy settings. This command is essential for system administrators to ensure proper Group Policy application and compliance across their network.

GPRESULT Syntax:

gpresult [/S system [/U username [/P [password]]]] [/SCOPE {user | computer}] [/USER targetusername] [/R | /V | /Z | /X filename] [/H htmlfilename | /F] [/?]

Options:

Option	Description
/S	Specifies the remote system to connect to.
/U	Specifies the user context under which the command should execute.
/P	Specifies the password for the given user context.
/SCOPE	Specifies the scope of the command (user or computer).
/USER	Specifies the username for which to display policies.
/R	Displays Resultant Set of Policy for the user or computer.
/V	Specifies verbose output.
/Z	Displays all available information.
/X	Saves the report in XML format.
/H	Saves the report in HTML format.
/F	Forces gpresult to apply user settings and policy processing.
/?	Displays the Help information.

Parameters:

Parameter	Description
system	Specifies the remote system to connect to.
username	Specifies the user context under which the command should execute.
password	Specifies the password for the given user context.
targetusername	Specifies the username for which to display policies.
filename	Specifies the file name to save the XML or HTML formatted output.
htmlfilename	Specifies the file name to save the HTML formatted output.

GPRESULT Usage:

Display Result for Current User

gpresult /scope user /v

This command displays the Group Policy settings for the current user in verbose mode.

Display Result for Current Computer

gpresult /scope computer /v

This command displays the Group Policy settings for the current computer in verbose mode.

Save Result to a Text File

gpresult /h C:\gpresult_output.html

This command saves the Group Policy result to an HTML file named “gpresult_output.html”.

Display Only Applied GPOs

gpresult /r /scope user

This command displays only the applied Group Policy Objects for the current user.

How do I use gpresult in Windows?

To use the gpresult command in Windows, execute the following command:

gpresult /r

How can I save the gpresult output to a file?

To save the gpresult output to a text file, use the following command:

gpresult /r > C:\path\to\output.txt

How do I force gpresult to only display user policy settings?

To force gpresult to only display user policy settings, run the following command:

gpresult /scope:user

How can I generate the gpresult report in HTML format?

To generate the gpresult report in HTML format, use the following command:

gpresult /h C:\path\to\output.html

How do I troubleshoot gpresult errors?

To troubleshoot gpresult errors, make sure to specify the user or computer for which you want to retrieve the group policy results by using the necessary parameters.

How do I view all available options for the gpresult command?

To view all available options for the gpresult command, you can use the help flag as follows:

gpresult /?

Applications of the GPRESULT Command

To display Resultant Set of Policy (RSoP) data for a user or computer
To troubleshoot Group Policy settings and conflicts
To verify the applied Group Policy settings on a specific user or computer
To check the effect of policy changes on user or computer configurations
To analyze Group Policy settings and their impact on the system