How to Perform a GPUpdate /force in Windows 11 BTech BTech Alerts & Notifications - Check this page for the latest information on emergencies and system outages. All times are Pacific. Category: Windows 11 How to Properly Restart / Reboot a Windows 11 Computer, 1000059319. Windows 11 Overview The GPUpdate command will update Group Policy settings. Learn more about the GPUpdate command: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/administration/windows-commands/gpupdate Steps to Perform GPUpdate may take 2-5 minutes. Launch Command Prompt Click Start Search for "command" or "command prompt" Click Command Prompt Within the Command Prompt, input the command: GPUpdate /force Press Enter GPUpdate will start and display "updating policy..."GPUpdate may take 2-5 minutes. GPUpdate will display completed successfully or failed message.