SYSVOL folder is empty - Nothing inside scripts or policies

Question

SYSVOL/xyz.local folder is empty - Nothing inside scripts or policies

Answer 1

Hi,

Thanks for your post. Here are a few steps you can take to troubleshoot and resolve this issue:

1. Verify Folder Permissions: Make sure that the permissions on the SYSVOL folder are correctly set. The folder should have the appropriate permissions for the domain controllers and the necessary security groups to access and modify the contents.
2. Check Group Policy Objects (GPOs): Verify that the Group Policy Objects are correctly linked and configured. You can use tools like ADSIEdit to check the properties of the GPOs and ensure that they are pointing to the correct locations in the SYSVOL folder.
3. Restart the Netlogon Service: Sometimes, restarting the Netlogon service on the domain controllers can help resolve issues with the SYSVOL folder. You can do this by running the following command in an elevated Command Prompt:

      net stop netlogon
      net start netlogon
   

4. Check Event Logs: Look at the event logs on the domain controllers for any errors or warnings related to SYSVOL replication or Group Policy. This can provide clues about what might be causing the issue.

Best Regards,

Ian Xue

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