Category: Server 2025

Method 1: Reset via Another Domain Admin If you have access to another domain admin account, you can reset the password easily: Method 2: Reset via Command Line (If Another Admin Account Exists) Method 3: Reset via NTDSUTIL (If No Other Admin Account is Available) If you are locked out…

Method 1: Using Active Directory Users and Computers (ADUC) If you have access to another account with sufficient permissions (like another Domain Administrator), you can reset the password through the Active Directory Users and Computers snap-in. Method 2: Using PowerShell If you have sufficient permissions, you can also use PowerShell…

If your Active Directory (AD) administrator account is getting locked out repeatedly, it’s likely due to one of the following reasons: 🔍 Step-by-Step Troubleshooting Guide 1️⃣ Check Account Lockout Policy If thresholds are too low, increase them to prevent frequent lockouts. 2️⃣ Identify the Source of the Lockouts Method 1:…

When repadmin /showrepl shows errors, they are usually accompanied by an HResult error code (e.g., 0x2105). Below is a list of common replication error codes, their causes, and solutions. 🛠 Common AD Replication Error Codes & Fixes 1️⃣ Error: 1722 (0x6ba) – The RPC Server is Unavailable 📌 Cause: ✅…

If group memberships were lost after a restore, you may need advanced recovery techniques. Below are methods to deep recover group memberships, even if you don’t have a CSV backup or an Active Directory snapshot. Scenario 1: Restore from Active Directory Database (NTDS.dit) If you have a backup of the…

When restoring users or groups in Active Directory, their memberships might not be restored automatically, especially if an authoritative restore was used. Here’s how to recover group memberships for restored users or groups. Step 1: Check If Memberships Were Retained Before proceeding with recovery, check if group memberships are intact….