Create GPO to Copy a File in a Certain Location and Create a Shortcut to That Exe on Desktop

Copy a file

1. Run gpmc.msc
2. Go to Computer Configuration → Preferences → Windows Settings → Files
3. Right-click → New → File.
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 Configuration → Preferences → Windows Settings → Shortcuts
2. Right-click → New → Shortcut.
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)`