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!
Get-WindowsCapability -Name Rsat.ActiveDirectory.DS-LDS.Tools* -Online | Add-WindowsCapability -Online Now, search instantly:
Get-ADUser -Filter "EmployeeID -eq '12345'" -Properties * Here is a trick most Windows 11 admins miss. windows 11 search active directory
Beyond the Magnifying Glass: Mastering Active Directory Search in Windows 11 Tagline: Stop RDP’ing into your DC just to find a user. Here is how to query AD straight from your Start Menu.
Get-ADUser -Filter "Name -like '*Smith*'" -Properties Title,Department,Manager Pin the dsa
First, ensure the AD module is available:
Search-ADAccount -LockedOut | Select Name, SamAccountName Are you still RDPing into your DCs
Stop right there.