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Use PowerShell Active Directory Cmdlets Without Installing Any Software

October 4, 2011 Oct 4, 2011 10/4/11

Doctor Scripto

Summary: Learn how to use Windows PowerShell remoting to manage user objects without installing software on the client.   (image) Hey, Scripting Guy! I was reading your article about using the Microsoft Active Directory Windows PowerShell cmdlets, and it looks really cool. The problem is that I do not want to install the Windows Remote ...

Use PowerShell to Find Locked-Out User Accounts

August 31, 2011 Aug 31, 2011 08/31/11

Doctor Scripto

Summary: Use a one-line Windows PowerShell command to find and unlock user accounts.   (image) Hey, Scripting Guy! I am trying to find users who are locked out. For example, I have a number of users who log on only occasionally. They constantly lock themselves out. I have seen some VBScripts to search for locked out user accounts, and ...

Use Active Directory Cmdlets with PowerShell to Find Users

August 29, 2011 Aug 29, 2011 08/29/11

Doctor Scripto

Summary: Learn about the Microsoft Active Directory Windows PowerShell cmdlets, and use them to find active and disabled users.   (image) Hey, Scripting Guy! I am wondering what the best way is to use Windows PowerShell to work with Active Directory. I have seen all different methods talked about on the Internet, and many of them require ...