18.8.21.1 Ensure 'Configure registry policy processing: Do not apply during periodic background processing' is set to 'Enabled: FALSE'

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Information

The 'Do not apply during periodic background processing' option prevents the system from updating affected policies in the background while the computer is in use. When background updates are disabled, policy changes will not take effect until the next user logon or system restart.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled: FALSE (unchecked).

Rationale:

Setting this option to false (unchecked) will ensure that domain policy changes take effect more quickly, as compared to waiting until the next user logon or system restart.

Impact:

Group Policies will be reapplied every time they are refreshed, which could have a slight impact on performance.

Solution

To establish the recommended configuration, set the following Device Configuration Policy to Enabled: FALSE (unchecked):

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: Configure registry policy processing: Do not apply during periodic background processing
Configuration: Enabled: FALSE (unchecked)

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. (Group policies are not reapplied until the next logon or restart.)

See Also

https://workbench.cisecurity.org/files/4291