Imports security settings (.inf file), previously exported from the database configured with security templates. This guide lists the documented syntax and parameters for secedit import; check Microsoft Learn for version, role and execution-context requirements.
secedit /import /db <database file name> /cfg <configuration file name> [/overwrite] [/areas [securitypolicy | group_mgmt | user_rights | regkeys | filestore | services]] [/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 from Microsoft Learn; replace placeholders and choose only one documented alternative before use.
secedit /import /db <database file name> /cfg <configuration file name> [/overwrite] [/areas [securitypolicy | group_mgmt | user_rights | regkeys | filestore | services]] [/log <log file name>] [/quiet]| Option / clause | Description |
|---|---|
/db | Microsoft documents this switch; use the linked reference for accepted values, effects and version limits. |
/import | 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. |
/areas | 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.