# View Policy Snapshots

A policy snapshot captures a policy's configuration at the time it was installed.

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For more details about the product and how to configure features, click Help or press F1.

## Steps

1. Select Configuration.
2. Browse to Other Elements > Policy Snapshots.
   A list of policy snapshots with the upload times and dates appears.
3. Double-click the policy snapshot you want to view.
   The details of the selected policy snapshot open.
   Tip: You can also view the snapshot in HTML format: right-click a snapshot and select Tools > Save as HTML File.
4. Select elements in the other pane to see their details. The elements are organized in the following groups:
   - Policy: The policy whose installation created the snapshot.
   - Target: Properties of the engine on which the policy has been saved.
   - Elements: Elements included in the policy.
   Tip: Select Show XML to view the policy snapshot in XML format.

## Policy Snapshot view

Use this view to view a single Policy Snapshot or compare two Policy Snapshots.

When viewing a single Policy Snapshot, select a policy, engine, or element in the left pane. You can see the details in the right pane.

When viewing a comparison of two Policy Snapshot, select a policy or engine in the bottom pane. You can compare the details between the upper-left and upper-right panes.

## Policy Snapshot Properties dialog box

Use this dialog box to view the properties of a Policy Snapshot element.

Option | Definition
--- | ---
Name | Specifies the Policy Snapshot name.
Target | Specifies the engine on which the policy has been saved.
Policy | Specifies the policy whose installation created the Policy Snapshot.
Uploaded By | Specifies the administrator who uploaded the policy.
Upload Time | Shows the time when the policy was uploaded.
Category | Shows the assigned category.
Select | Opens the Category Selection dialog box.
Comment | An optional comment for your own reference.