Date Match Targeting

Applies To: Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2

A Date Match targeting item allows a preference item to be applied to computers or users only if the day or date matches that specified in the targeting item. If Is Not is selected, it allows the preference item to be applied only if the day or date does not match that specified in the targeting item.

Weekly

If you select this option, the preference item is applied only on the day of the week that you specify in the targeting item.

Monthly

If you select this option, the preference item is applied only on the day that you specify in the targeting item.

On date

If you select this option, the preference item is applied only on the date that you specify in the targeting item. If you select Every year , the preference item is applied each year only on the month and day that you specify.

Additional considerations

  • To reposition a targeting item within the list of targeting items that you have applied to a preference item, either drag the targeting item to a new position, or select the targeting item and then click the Move Up arrow or Move Down arrow.

  • Preference items are available only in domain-based GPOs.

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