Permissions not syncing with group policies.

When permissions are not syncing with group policies, it can lead to inconsistencies in access control. Here are steps to address this issue:

1. Verify Group Policy Settings:
   • Double-check the group policy settings related to permissions. Ensure they are correctly configured to apply the desired permissions.
2. Check Group Membership:
   • Confirm that users are members of the correct groups that are being used in the group policies for permissions.
3. Force Group Policy Update:
   • Force a group policy update on the affected machines using the gpupdate command. This ensures that the latest policies are applied.
4. Check Policy Scope:
   • Verify that the group policy is applied to the correct organizational units (OUs) and objects. Make sure there are no conflicting policies.
5. Review GPO Inheritance:
   • Ensure that there are no conflicting policies higher up in the Active Directory hierarchy that might be overriding the desired permissions.
6. Check for Local Overrides:
   • Verify that there are no local group policies on the affected machines that conflict with the domain-level policies.
7. Use Resultant Set of Policy (RSoP) or Group Policy Results:
   • Use tools like RSoP or Group Policy Results to analyze which policies are being applied to a specific user or computer.
8. Examine Security Filtering:
   • Review the security filtering settings for the group policy to ensure it is targeting the correct set of users or computers.
9. Check for WMI Filters:
   • If WMI (Windows Management Instrumentation) filters are in use, make sure they are not inadvertently excluding the affected machines.
10. Inspect Advanced Group Policy Settings:
    • Open the Group Policy Management Console, select the policy in question, and review the advanced settings to ensure they align with your intended permissions.
11. Restart Affected Machines:
    • Sometimes, a restart is needed for group policy changes to take effect.
12. Ensure Proper Replication:
    • If you have multiple domain controllers, verify that the group policy changes have replicated across all controllers.
13. Check for Denied GPOs:
    • Examine any Denied GPOs to ensure they are not in conflict with the desired permissions.
14. Review Event Logs:
    • Check the event logs on the affected machines for any errors or warnings related to the group policy application.
15. Test with a New Policy:
    • Create a new group policy with simplified settings and apply it to a test OU or test machine to see if the permissions are applied correctly.

By following these steps, you should be able to address the issue of permissions not syncing with group policies. Keep in mind that thorough testing and monitoring are important to ensure that the desired permissions are consistently applied across your network.