A utility for analysing and comparing sets of Group Policy Objects (GPOs).
Publisher’s description
What is Policy Analyzer?
Policy Analyzer is a free program for Windows from Microsoft.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 32-bit as Portable. The main installer is 1.6 MB. It runs without installation (portable).
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 5 times.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Free to use
- Portable: runs without installation
- Small download (1.6 MB)
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
- No update for more than a year
In short: Policy Analyzer is a free Windows tool for 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down.
Is Policy Analyzer safe to download?
- The file is served by download.microsoft.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
F2830F79A8E10CA9AF6030EF3C7FBDAD970C125D2F6FAF81649CAE08238E4FFC· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0.2004.13001Latest | April 14, 2020 | 1.6 MB | 32-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Microsoft.SecurityComplianceToolkit.PolicyAnalyzer -echoco install policyanalyzer -yRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Microsoft
- Licence
- Proprietary (Freeware)
- Price
- Free
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 4.0.2004.13001
- Released
- April 14, 2020
- Added to the catalogue
- February 9, 2026
- Versions listed
- 1
- Chocolatey downloads
- 5
- Website
- learn.microsoft.com
- winget ID
- Microsoft.SecurityComplianceToolkit.PolicyAnalyzer
- Chocolatey package
- policyanalyzer
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Frequently asked questions
Is Policy Analyzer free?
Yes. Policy Analyzer is free to use.
Is Policy Analyzer safe to download?
The download comes from download.microsoft.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Policy Analyzer with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Does Policy Analyzer run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.
Can I use Policy Analyzer without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
