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Title
Mac 10.9 Does not Apply Desktop Background Group Policy -
Description
In the GPO settings, even if Desktop Backgroup Group Policy is applied the correct background fails to apply. -
Cause
This is due to a defect in OSX 10.9 issue where Apple’s MCX fails to apply a desktop background. -
Resolution
Workaround # 1
This workaround is for Authentication Services 4.1.0-20953 and above.
In Group Policy Object Editor > User Configuration > Unix Settings > Quest Authentication Services > Client Configuration:
Create a Logon script which sets the desktop background on Mac OS X 10.9 clients. Please see the example below.
#!/bin/sh
/opt/quest/libexec/vas/sqlite3 $HOME/Library/Application\ Support/Dock/desktoppicture.db "update data set value = '/Library/Desktop Pictures/Elephant.jpg'"