Here are some steps you can follow to troubleshoot Group Policy issues on your laptop:
Check Event Viewer: Open Event Viewer and navigate to Windows Logs > System. Look for any Group Policy warning or error events. These events can provide clues about what might be going wrong.
Use GPUPDATE Command: Open Command Prompt as an administrator and run the command
gpupdate /force. This will refresh the Group Policy settings and might resolve the issue.Verify Group Policy Scope: Ensure that the Group Policy Object (GPO) is linked to the correct Organizational Unit (OU) and that the laptop is within the scope of the GPO.
Check Security Filtering: Make sure that the laptop has the necessary permissions to apply the GPO. You can check this in the Group Policy Management Console (GPMC).
Disable Conflicting Settings: Sometimes, conflicting settings can cause issues. Try disabling any recently added settings to see if that resolves the problem.
Restart the Computer: A simple restart can sometimes apply the Group Policy settings correctly.
Use Group Policy Modelling Wizard: This tool can help you identify which GPOs are being applied and which settings are being enforced.
Check Network Connectivity: Ensure that your laptop is properly connected to the network and can communicate with the domain controllers.