Final answer:
If a GPO is not being applied, use the gpresult /r command for RSoP information, check if Block Inheritance is enabled, and ensure that the GPO is correctly linked to the corresponding Active Directory container.
Step-by-step explanation:
When clients are not applying a Group Policy Object (GPO), there are several configuration options you should consider:
- Use the gpresult /r command to display the RSoP (Resultant Set of Policy) information for a remote user and computer. This can help troubleshoot issues by showing what GPOs are applied and if there are any errors.
- Check the Block Inheritance setting, which can prevent GPOs from being applied if enabled at a higher level in the Active Directory structure.
- Verify the linking of the GPO is correctly configured to the appropriate Active Directory container, whether it be a site, domain, or organizational unit (OU).
Ignoring other suggestions like checking the file system or specific folder settings because they are less common in resolving GPO application issues.