Apps Clear and Reset AppLocker Policy to Default in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to completely clear and reset all AppLocker policy rules and settings back to default in Windows 10 and Windows 11.

AppLocker is included in Local Security Policy (secpol.msc) to configure Application Control Policies in the Pro, Enterprise, and Education editions of Windows 10 and Windows 11. Local Security Policy is not available in the Home edition.

You can use AppLocker to create rules to allow or block executable (.exe, .com) files, Windows installer (.msi, .msp, .mst) files, script ( .ps1, .bat, .cmd, .vbs, .js) files, and/or packaged apps (Microsoft Store apps) from running for everyone, specific user(s), and/or specific group(s).

Clearing AppLocker policy on a computer returns all AppLocker settings to not configured (default) and deletes all existing rules at once.

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You must be signed in as an administrator to clear and reset AppLocker to default.

Here's How:

1 Open Local Security Policy (secpol.msc).

2 Expand open Application Control Policies in the left pane of the Local Security Policy window, right click on AppLocker, and click/tap on Clear Policy. (see screenshot below)


3 Click/tap on Yes to confirm. (see screenshot below)


4 Click/tap on OK when clearing has finished. You will see how many rules were removed (deleted) from the policy. (see screenshot below)



That's it,
Shawn Brink