| Event Id | 1054 |
| Source | Microsoft-Windows-GroupPolicy |
| Description | The processing of Group Policy failed. Windows could not obtain the name of a domain controller. This could be caused by a name resolution failure. Verify your Domain Name System (DNS) is configured and working correctly. |
| Event Information | According to Microsoft : Cause : This event is logged when the processing of Group Policy failed and Windows could not obtain the name of a domain controller.This could be caused by a name resolution failure. Resolution : Determine domain controller name The Group Policy service logs the name of the domain controller and the error code. This information appears on the Details tab of the error message in Event Viewer. The error code (displayed as a decimal) and error description fields further identify the reason for the failure. Verify : Group Policy applies during computer startup and user logon. Afterward, Group Policy applies every 90 to 120 minutes. Events appearing in the event log may not reflect the most current state of Group Policy. Therefore, you should always refresh Group Policy to determine if Group Policy is working correctly. To refresh Group Policy on a specific computer: 1.Open theStart menu. ClickAll Programs and then clickAccessories. 2.ClickCommand Prompt. 3.In the command prompt window, typegpupdate and then press ENTER. 4.When the gpupdate command completes, open the Event Viewer. |
| Reference Links | Event ID 1054 from Source Microsoft-Windows-GroupPolicy |
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