I'm wondering if anyone else out there has run into the same issue as I am seeing.  The environment is all Server 2012(not R2), with Windows 8.1 clients.  

I configure a GPO that is linked to the entire domain/authenticated users and contains a Windows Vista and Later wireless network profile.  Let's call it "GPO_Wireless.  It is configured to automatically connect it to a specific SSID, the encryption settings are unimportant, as I've tried numerous approaches.  In our case, we're trying to do EAP-TLS with the NPS role.  We have the CA rolled out, NPS has a proper cert, and the clients are auto-enrolling for both Computer and User certs.  This is all verified as working.  We've also tried straight password authentication.

I refresh group policy on a Windows 8.1 client and see that Computer Policy "GPO_Wireless" is being applied to the client.  I restart the computer, but it does not connect to the wireless network.

I run "netsh wlan show profiles" and under "Group Policy Profiles(read only)" it is blank.

I run gpresult /r /scope computer again, and it shows "GPO_Wireless" is being applied.

The last note is that Windows 7 clients can connect to the wireless just fine.

Hi

For the client side, I would like to know if the windows 7 as you mentioned used the same Group Police like Windows 8.1.

Meanwhile, I suggest you try using script as a workaround.

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Kelvin,

Yes, the windows 7 client was able to apply the Wireless settings GPO and connect to the wireless network.

What script are you referring to as a workaround?

I am currently experiencing the same problem.  Auto connect works great for Windows 7, but not for Windows 8.1.