I am trying to understand the “software settings” section of GPOs. MS and all other documentation is way to general and not detailed enough.
Correct me if I am wrong, but I have the impression that this section is entirely for automatically installing software on devices in active directory. I am confused as to what difference the user/computer versions of this section will have. If I add a new piece of software to the computer section, does this mean it will be installed on next boot up? If I add it to the user section, does it mean that everytime someone logs on it will reinstall the software? What happens if I add a piece of software that is already installed on the system?
Are there any other funstions of this section?
I am trying to learn about this section on a desktop computer, so I cannot see the Software installation subitem. Does anyone have a screen shot example showing how you implement this stuff.
I need some details and MS only has a one liner about this section.
