REM 4. Import security template (User Rights, Audit, etc.) secedit /configure /db secedit.sdb /cfg C:\PolicyBackup\security.inf /quiet
REM 5. Force update and log gpupdate /force /logoff local group policy editor command line
secedit /export /cfg C:\pol.inf notepad C:\pol.inf (Manually add SeServiceLogonRight = *S-1-5-21-...) secedit /configure /db C:\pol.sdb /cfg C:\pol.inf gpupdate /force Before making changes, know what’s already applied. gpresult (GPRESULT) is the command-line diagnosis tool. Useful GPRESULT Commands | Command | Output | |---------|--------| | gpresult /r | Brief overview: applied GPOs, last time, computer/user details. | | gpresult /h report.html | Generates a detailed HTML report showing every applied setting. | | gpresult /z | Verbose list of all policy settings (extremely long). | | gpresult /scope computer /v | Detailed computer policy only. | Use Case: Debug a policy that isn’t applying gpresult /h C:\gpo_debug.html start C:\gpo_debug.html Open the HTML, search for the policy name. If it’s "Disabled" or "Not Configured" in the Winning GPO section, your local change didn’t stick—or a domain policy overrides it. Part 7: Advanced Automation – PowerShell for Group Policy While CMD works, PowerShell gives you object-oriented control. Many policies are exposed via the GroupPolicy module. Install the Module (if not present) Install-WindowsFeature -Name GPMC Import-Module GroupPolicy Useful PowerShell Cmdlets | Cmdlet | Purpose | |--------|---------| | Get-GPRegistryValue | Read a policy registry value. | | Set-GPRegistryValue | Write a policy registry value. | | New-GPO | Create a new local GPO (advanced). | | Backup-GPO | Backup all local policies. | gpresult (GPRESULT) is the command-line diagnosis tool
REM 3. Apply additional registry-only policies reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate" /v DisableWindowsUpdateAccess /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f reg add "HKCU\Control Panel\Desktop" /v MenuShowDelay /t REG_SZ /d 0 /f | | gpresult /z | Verbose list of
secedit /export /cfg C:\security_backup.inf /db secedit.sdb
gpupdate /force && wevtutil qe "Microsoft-Windows-GroupPolicy/Operational" /c:5 /f:text The Local Group Policy Editor’s Security Settings node (Account Policies, Local Policies, Audit Policies, User Rights Assignments) is managed separately via secedit.exe . Common Secedit Commands Export current security policy to an INF file:
reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Windows Search" /v AllowCortana /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f (User Config > Admin Templates > Windows Components > File Explorer)