Syntax pattern from Microsoft Learn; replace placeholders and choose only one documented alternative before use.
scwcmd configure [[[/m:<computername> | /ou:<OuName>] /p:<policy>] | /i:<computerlist>] [/u:<username>] [/pw:<password>] [/t:<threads>]scwcmd configure command
Applies a Security Configuration Wizard (SCW)-generated security policy to a computer. This guide lists the documented syntax and parameters for scwcmd configure; check Microsoft Learn for version, role and execution-context requirements.
Documented syntax
scwcmd configure [[[/m:<computername> | /ou:<OuName>] /p:<policy>] | /i:<computerlist>] [/u:<username>] [/pw:<password>] [/t:<threads>]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 |
|---|---|
/m:<computername> | Microsoft documents this switch; use the linked reference for accepted values, effects and version limits. |
/ou:<OuName> | Microsoft documents this switch; use the linked reference for accepted values, effects and version limits. |
/p:<policy> | Microsoft documents this switch; use the linked reference for accepted values, effects and version limits. |
/i:<computerlist> | Microsoft documents this switch; use the linked reference for accepted values, effects and version limits. |
/u:<username> | Microsoft documents this switch; use the linked reference for accepted values, effects and version limits. |
/pw:<password> | Microsoft documents this switch; use the linked reference for accepted values, effects and version limits. |
/t:<threads> | Microsoft documents this switch; use the linked reference for accepted values, effects and version limits. |
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