In Active Directory Users and Computers (ADUC), you can search for disabled user accounts using the graphical user interface. Here’s how you can do it:
- Open Active Directory Users and Computers:
- Press Windows key + R to open the Run dialog.
- Type dsa.msc and press Enter.
Or - Press Windows key and type Active Directory Users and Computers and select it.
- Enable Advanced Features:
- In the menu, click on “View” and select “Advanced Features.” This step is important as it enables additional options, including the ability to see the “Attribute Editor” tab for users.
- Navigate to the Domain:
- Search for Disabled Users:
- Right-click on the container where user accounts are located, and select “Find…”
- In the “Find” window, select the “Common Queries” tab.
- In the “In” dropdown, choose the domain you want to search in.
- In the “Users” tab check the “Disabled Accounts”
- Click “Find Now.”
- Review Results:
- The search results will display a list of user accounts that match the criteria. You can look through the list to find disabled user accounts.
- View Account Properties:
- Double-click on a user account to open its properties window.
- Navigate to the “Account” tab, where you can see if the account is disabled.
Please note that the exact steps and options may vary slightly depending on your version of Active Directory Users and Computers. The key is to enable “Advanced Features” to access additional options and fields, and then use the “Find” feature to search for disabled user accounts.
