Create GPO to copy a file in a certain location and create a shortcut to that exe on Desktop
WINDOWSGPOSHORTCUT
Copy a file
- Run gpmc.msc
- Go to
Computer Configuration→Preferences→Windows Settings→Files - Right-click → New → File.
- Set:
- Action:
Create - Source file:
\\YourServer\SharedFolder\App.exe - Destination file:
C:\Program Files\AppFolder\App.exe
(Create_AppFolder_if needed)
- Action:
- Optionally, set “Run in logged-on user’s security context” if needed.
Create Desktop Shortcut**
- Navigate to:
User Configuration→Preferences→Windows Settings→Shortcuts - Right-click → New → Shortcut.
- 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)`
- Action: