How to Reset Local Security Policy in Windows 11

Is your Windows 11 computer having security problems? You might be able to fix it by resetting the Local Security Policy. This guide will show you how to do it in simple steps.

What is Local Security Policy?

The Local Security Policy is a tool built into Windows. It controls security rules on your computer. For example, it decides who can log in or how strong passwords need to be. You’ll find this tool in Windows 11 Pro, Enterprise, and Education versions.

If you use Windows 11 Home, you won’t see this tool. But you can change similar settings through the Registry Editor.

Why Reset Local Security Policy?

There are good reasons to reset these settings:

• Someone may have changed security settings by mistake. This can cause problems on your computer. Resetting fixes those problems.
• It brings back the original security rules. These rules keep your computer safe.
• Checking and resetting these settings from time to time helps avoid security issues.

How to Reset Local Security Policy in Windows 11

1. [Requires Admin Privileges] Open Windows Terminal as an Administrator. Not sure how? Check Click here to learn how.
2. Type this command into the Terminal window and press Enter:
   
   secedit /configure /cfg %windir%\infdefltbase.inf /db defltbase.sdb /verbose
3. Wait for the process to finish. You’ll see messages on the screen showing it’s working.
4. Restart your computer. This applies all the changes.

Quick Tips

• You can also run the command in Command Prompt as Administrator if you prefer that instead of Windows Terminal.
• Always back up your important files before making changes to your system.
• If you’re unsure about any step, ask for help or read trusted guides online.

Summary

Resetting Local Security Policy can fix problems caused by changed security settings. This tool is mainly for Windows 11 Pro and similar versions. Use Windows Terminal or Command Prompt as Administrator to run the reset command. Restart your PC after running the command to make sure the reset works.

Do you have questions? Did this help you? Please leave a comment below!