How to use the GPO Policy Analyzer

This article explains how to use the GPO Policy Analyzer tool to manage Group Policy Objects in Active Directory environments. It covers how the tool performs gap analysis by reading registry.pol files and comparing rule sets to identify conflicting values, missing settings, redundant entries, and low-level registry operations. The article also discusses limitations, such as being read-only and lacking command-line automation, and provides three practical use cases, including comparing Windows Server 2025 baselines. It is a technical guide for IT administrators focused on policy auditing and troubleshooting.