This policy setting prevents Group Policy from being updated while the computer is in use. This policy setting applies to Group Policy for computers, users and Domain Controllers. The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled. Rationale: This setting ensures that group policy changes take effect more quickly, as compared to waiting until the next user logon or system restart. Impact: None - this is the default behavior.
Solution
To establish the recommended configuration, set the following Device Configuration Policy to Disabled: To access the Device Configuration Policy from the Intune Home page: Click Devices Click Configuration profiles Click Create profile Select the platform (Windows 10 and later) Select the profile (Administrative Templates) Click Create Enter a Name Click Next Configure the following Setting Path: Computer Configuration\System\Group Policy Setting Name: Turn off background refresh of Group Policy Configuration: Disabled Select OK Continue through the Wizard to complete the creation of the profile (profile assignments, applicability etc.) Note: More than one configuration setting from each of the Configuration profiles (ex: Administrative Templates, Custom etc.) can be added to each Device Configuration Policy. Default Value: Disabled. (Updates can be applied while users are working.)