| Event Id | 1052 |
| Source | Microsoft-Windows-GroupPolicy |
| Description | The processing of Group Policy failed. Windows could not determine the role of this computer. Role information (Workgroup, Member Server, or Domain Controller) is required to process Group Policy. |
| Event Information | According to Microsoft : Cause : This event is logged when the processing of group policy failed and windows could not determine the role of this computer. Resolution : Determine computer role Group Policy processing varies depending on the role the computer (workstation, member server, or domain controller). The Group Policy service was unsuccessful in determining the computer role. Possible resolutions include: 1.Verify the Netlogon service is started and is configured for automatic startup. 2.Restart the computer. 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 1052 from Source Microsoft-Windows-GroupPolicy |
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