If you’re a Windows admin using a Windows 10 or 8 computer, you may want to install Active Directory Users and Computers as well as other Active Directory applications. These tools are not installed by default, but here’s how to get them.
- Download and install one of the following depending on your version of Windows:
- Right-click the Start button and choose “Control Panel“. (Note: In some configurations, you may be able to skip to step 9.)
- Select “Programs“.
- From the “Programs and Features” section, select “Turn Windows features on or off“.
- Scroll down and expand the “Remote Server Administration Tools” section.
- Expand “Role Administration Tools“.
- Expand “AD DS and AD LDS Tools“.
- Ensure that “AD DS Tools” is checked, then select “OK“.
- You should have an option for “Administrative Tools” on the Start menu. From there, select any of the Active Directory tools.
thanks, it helps me
this did help, thank you
Thank you,It worked for me in windows 10.
I tried installing it from your instructions. It said something about the certificate didn’t match.
Is there any way to upgrade my Windows 10 so I can install Active Directory?
For Windows 7 users:
You can try this: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/confirmation.aspx?id=7887
I guess I will have to upgrade. I will see what the cost is.
I don’t think it will work on Home versions. Gotta have Pro version.
I am getting ‘The update is not applicable to your computer’ when i try to install it on my Window 10 laptop.
Can anyone tell me why and/or how to fix this?
When I try to install it, it says “this update does not qualify for your computer”(roughly translated from Dutch), and when I try to find it in the “Windows features” panel, it’s nowhere to be found..
Can anyone help me?
OS: Windows 10
For those asking about Exchange tabs…..
Exchange tabs do not work in ADUC on Windows 8 and Windows 10 . There was a workaround for Windows 7 but Microsoft doesn’t support it. You must utilize the separate exchange admin tool.
Thanks for the article. It was very helpful with Windows 10.
Hi,
We have windows 8.1 pro 64 bit, We have installed AD but it is not showing the exchange tab in it.
please help me with the solution.
We have installed the exchange console as well.
if we do some changes or install any patch or tools as per your suggestions, will that effect the exchange console ?
want to enable exchange tabs on AD, pls help me
OS: Windows 10
Exchange: 2013
Since having Windows 10 via Sony, I cannot print anything from Word. I get a message saying Active Domain needed. BT help desk has gone inactive and I cannot reinstall it. I had BT because you said it worked. I have been offered no alternative via BT.
Since having Windows 10 via Sony, I cannot print anything from Word. I get a message saying Active Domain needed. BT help desk has gone inactive and I cannot reinstall it. I had BT because you said it worked. I have been offered no alternative via BT.
Thanks for this guide, along with the helpful links! There are not many resources out there for Windows 10 administrative stuff so I really appreciate you putting this guide together!
Thanks 4 share… Helpful!!!