AD Tools

The Active Directory Users and Computers tools come as part of the Microsoft Server Tools. Once the Server Tools are installed you are able to add the Active Directory Users and Computers tools features to the computer. The steps below detail how to do this.

1. Download the install package here: http://www.microsoft.com/en-AU/download/details.aspx?id=7887 – make sure to select the correct one for your system, 32-bit or 64-bit
2. When you run the install package you will see this message, which explains that you are able to install an update – click ‘Yes’
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4. Then after reading and agreeing to the terms, click ‘I Accept’
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6. The installation will take a few minutes, when complete click ‘Close’
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8. Open the Windows Start menu and in the search box type ‘Programs and Features’.
9. When it appears above, click on the icon for ‘Programs and Features’
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11. On the left of the window click on the link for ‘Turn Windows features on or off’
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13. Expand Remote Server Administration Tools > Role Administration Tools > AD DS and AD LDS Tools > AD DS Tools
14. Place a tick next to ‘Active Directory Administrative Centre’
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16. Click ‘OK’ to save the changes
17. Once it is installed you can use the Windows Start menu to find ‘Active Directory Users and Computers’
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