Create GPO to copy a file in a certain location and create a shortcut to that exe on Desktop

WINDOWSGPOSHORTCUT

Copy a file

  1. Run gpmc.msc
  2. Go to Computer ConfigurationPreferencesWindows SettingsFiles
  3. Right-click → NewFile.
  4. Set:
    • Action: Create
    • Source file: \\YourServer\SharedFolder\App.exe
    • Destination file: C:\Program Files\AppFolder\App.exe
      (Create _AppFolder_ if needed)
  5. Optionally, set “Run in logged-on user’s security context” if needed.

Create Desktop Shortcut**

  1. Navigate to:
    User ConfigurationPreferencesWindows SettingsShortcuts
  2. Right-click → NewShortcut.
  3. Set:
    • Action: Create
    • Name: App Shortcut
    • Target type: File System Object
    • Location: All Users Desktop
    • Target path: C:\Program Files\AppFolder\App.exe
    • Icon file path: (optional)`
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