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title: Import an AppLocker policy from another computer (Windows)
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description: This topic for IT professionals describes how to import an AppLocker policy.
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ms.assetid: b48cb2b2-8ef8-4cc0-89bd-309d0b1832f6
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ms.reviewer:
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ms.author: dansimp
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ms.prod: m365-security
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ms.mktglfcycl: deploy
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ms.sitesec: library
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ms.pagetype: security
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ms.localizationpriority: medium
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author: dansimp
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manager: dansimp
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audience: ITPro
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ms.collection: M365-security-compliance
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ms.topic: conceptual
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ms.date: 09/21/2017
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ms.technology: mde
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---
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# Import an AppLocker policy from another computer
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**Applies to**
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- Windows 10
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- Windows 11
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- Windows Server 2016 and above
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>[!NOTE]
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>Some capabilities of Windows Defender Application Control are only available on specific Windows versions. Learn more about the [Windows Defender Application Control feature availability](/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/feature-availability).
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This topic for IT professionals describes how to import an AppLocker policy.
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Before completing this procedure, you should have exported an AppLocker policy. For more information, see [Export an AppLocker policy to an XML file](export-an-applocker-policy-to-an-xml-file.md).
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Membership in the local **Administrators** group, or equivalent, is the minimum required to complete this procedure.
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>**Caution:** Importing a policy will overwrite the existing policy on that computer.
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**To import an AppLocker policy**
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1. From the AppLocker console, right-click **AppLocker**, and then click **Import Policy**.
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2. In the **Import Policy** dialog box, locate the file that you exported, and then click **Open**.
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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.
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4. The **AppLocker** dialog box will notify you of how many rules were overwritten and imported. Click **OK**.
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