What Is Loopback Processing Mode

Loopback is a special mode of GP processing that you set on a per-computer

What is loopback processing mode in GPO?

GPO loopback processing is a mechanism that allows user policy to takes effect only on certain computers. Normally, user policy is linked to the user OU and will be applied regardless of which computer the user is signed in. … The user policies applied this way can replace the normal policy or be merged with it.

How do I set loopback processing?

In the Group Policy Management Editor, navigate to Computer Configuration > Policies > Administrative Templates: Policy definitions > System > Group Policy. In the right pane, double-click User Group Policy loopback processing mode. Select Enabled and then select a loopback processing mode from the Mode drop-down menu.