Syntax pattern from Microsoft Learn; replace placeholders and choose only one documented alternative before use.
secedit /analyze /db <database file name> [/cfg <configuration file name>] [/overwrite] [/log <log file name>] [/quiet}]secedit analyze command
Allows you to analyze current systems settings against baseline settings that are stored in a database. This guide lists the documented syntax and parameters for secedit analyze; check Microsoft Learn for version, role and execution-context requirements.
Documented syntax
secedit /analyze /db <database file name> [/cfg <configuration file name>] [/overwrite] [/log <log file name>] [/quiet}]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 |
|---|---|
/db | Microsoft documents this switch; use the linked reference for accepted values, effects and version limits. |
/analyze | Microsoft documents this switch; use the linked reference for accepted values, effects and version limits. |
/cfg | Microsoft documents this switch; use the linked reference for accepted values, effects and version limits. |
/overwrite | Microsoft documents this switch; use the linked reference for accepted values, effects and version limits. |
/log | Microsoft documents this switch; use the linked reference for accepted values, effects and version limits. |
/quiet | 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.