Windows 11 Search Active Directory _top_ [TESTED — 2024]

First, ensure the AD module is available:

RDP to DC (15 secs), open ADUC (5 secs), Find (10 secs), Unlock (5 secs). Total: ~35 seconds. windows 11 search active directory

Get-ADUser -Filter "Name -like '*Smith*'" -Properties Title,Department,Manager First, ensure the AD module is available: RDP

Get-WindowsCapability -Name Rsat.ActiveDirectory.DS-LDS.Tools* -Online | Add-WindowsCapability -Online Now, search instantly: Then, Win + (Number) opens ADUC instantly

Pin the dsa.msc shortcut to your Taskbar. Then, Win + (Number) opens ADUC instantly. From there, right-click the domain root and select "Find." It’s still the fastest visual search method for complex queries. Are you still RDPing into your DCs? Let me know your Windows 11 admin workflow in the comments below!

Windows 11 has quietly become a powerful administrative workstation. While the average user is searching for "Weather" or "Spotify," you can be running LDAP queries from the same search bar. Let’s walk through how to unlock the superpower on your Windows 11 machine. The Problem: The Native "People" Search isn't Enough If you type a username into the Windows 11 taskbar search, you will likely see "People" results from your local contacts or Outlook. That’s useless for an admin.

Stop right there.