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title: Import an AppLocker policy from another computer (Windows 10)
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# Import an AppLocker policy from another computer

**Applies to**
- Windows 10
- Windows Server

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](export-an-applocker-policy-to-an-xml-file.md).

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**.