Syntax pattern from Microsoft Learn; replace placeholders and choose only one documented alternative before use.
auditpol /restore /file:<filename>auditpol restore command
Restores system audit policy settings, per-user audit policy settings for all users, and all auditing options from a file that is syntactically consistent with the comma-separated value (CSV) file format used by the /backup option. This guide lists the documented syntax and parameters for auditpol restore; check Microsoft Learn for version, role and execution-context requirements.
Documented syntax
auditpol /restore /file:<filename>The linked Microsoft Learn article is the upstream authority. Availability may depend on Windows release, role, optional feature or interactive tool context.
Syntax pattern
Parameters, options and clauses
| Option / clause | Description |
|---|---|
/file | Microsoft documents this switch; use the linked reference for accepted values, effects and version limits. |
/? | Display command help or the supported command-line usage. |
/restore | Microsoft documents this switch; use the linked reference for accepted values, effects and version limits. |
/file:<filename> | Microsoft documents this switch; use the linked reference for accepted values, effects and version limits. |
Review a command and its target before running it. Commands that alter files, services, accounts, disks, permissions or databases may be difficult to reverse. Test in a safe environment and keep backups.