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auditpol backup

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Applies to: Windows Server 2022, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2012

The auditpol backup command backs up system audit policy settings, per-user audit policy settings for all users, and all auditing options to a comma-separated value (CSV) text file.

To perform backup operations on the per-user and system policies, you need Write or Full Control permissions for that object set in the security descriptor. You can also perform backup operations if you have the Manage auditing and security log (SeSecurityPrivilege) user right. However, this right allows access that isn't necessary to perform the overall backup operations.

Syntax

auditpol /backup /file:<filename>

Parameters

Parameter Description
/file Specifies the file name of the for the back up.
/? Displays help at the command prompt.

Examples

You can back up the following settings to a CSV-formatted text file:

  • Per-user audit policy settings for all users
  • System audit policy settings
  • All auditing options

To back up these settings to a file named auditpolicy.csv, type the following command:

auditpol /backup /file:C:\auditpolicy.csv

Note

If no drive is specified, the current directory is used.