windows-itpro-docs/windows/keep-secure/import-an-applocker-policy-from-another-computer.md

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Import an AppLocker policy from another computer (Windows 10)	This topic for IT professionals describes how to import an AppLocker policy.	b48cb2b2-8ef8-4cc0-89bd-309d0b1832f6	w10	deploy	library	security	brianlic-msft

Import an AppLocker policy from another computer

Applies to

• Windows 10

This topic for IT professionals describes how to import an AppLocker policy.

Before completing this procedure, you should have exported an AppLocker policy. For more information, see Export an AppLocker policy to an XML file.

Membership in the local Administrators group, or equivalent, is the minimum required to complete this procedure.

Caution:  Importing a policy will overwrite the existing policy on that computer.   To import an AppLocker policy

1. From the AppLocker console, right-click AppLocker, and then click Import Policy.
2. In the Import Policy dialog box, locate the file that you exported, and then click Open.
3. The Import Policy dialog box will warn you that importing a policy will overwrite the existing rules and enforcement settings. If acceptable, click OK to import and overwrite the policy.
4. The AppLocker dialog box will notify you of how many rules were overwritten and imported. Click OK.