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Active Directory Users and Computers Missing [Fixed in 3 Ways]
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Updated onMarch 4, 2024
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Active Directory Users and Computers (ADUC) missing is one of the most frustrating problems many Windows Pro users reported.
ADUC is an incredible MMC snap-in that enables administrators to manage Microsoft Active Directory.
However, it is missing in Windows server or Enterprise/Pro versions for some reason. Let’s dive into why it is missing and how we can fix it.
Does Windows 11 have an Active Directory?
Active directory is a cornerstone for any Administrator who wants to manage remote computers and grant privileges to them.
It runs on Windows Server. However, you can run it on Windows 11 by installing a specific Microsoft component. We will introduce you to the component in the following sections and how you can install it.
Why Active Directory Users and Computers is missing?
It may be due to the missing components required to manage computers remotely. The necessary primary component to run ADUC is RSAT (Remote Server Administration Tools).
Note that it is one of the Microsoft Features on Demand (FODs) that you can install. So, it is a prerequisite to enabling ADUC.
It is available only for business and pro-Windows users. Therefore, the following solutions in the next sections solve ADUC missing on Windows 11 Pro and Enterprise versions.
There are nifty workarounds to overcome this problem. However,installing RSATis the most common way to activate ADUC.
Below we will provide you with three ways you can find helpful to install RSAT in Windows 11: using Windows Settings, using Command Prompt, and using PowerShell.
How do I fix Active Directory Users and Computers missing?
1. Use Windows Settings
2. Use Command Prompt
3. Use PowerShell
With the RSAT installed on your Windows, you can run your ADUC program from your computer. There are two ways to access ADUC in Windows: Run the command dialog box and Windows search.
How can I open Active Directory Users and Computers?
1. Use the Run command
2. Use Windows search
You can manage remote computers and carry out operations with the active directory users tool.
However, if it is missing in your Windows and you want to enable it, you should install Remote Server Administration Tools.
If you’re looking for a method toenable Active Directory Users and Computers in Windows 11 & 10, this article might help.
We also have a guide on how to fixAn account with the same name exists in Active Directoryerror, so don’t miss it.
In the comment section below, let us know if you were able to fix the Active Directory Users and Computers missing issue.
Farhad Pashaei
As a technophile, Farhad has spent the last decade getting hands-on experience with a variety of electronic devices, including smartphones, laptops, accessories, wearables, printers, and so on. When he isn’t writing, you can bet he’s devouring information on products making their market foray, demonstrating his unquenchable thirst for technology.
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