You cannot identify disabled users when you search for users in Active Directory Users and Computers in Windows Server 2003 or Windows 2000 Server (885415)
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition
- Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition
- Microsoft Windows 2000 Server
- Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server
SYMPTOMSWhen you search for users in Active Directory Users and Computers, you cannot distinguish disabled users from other users in the result list. You expect disabled users to be marked with a small icon that contains a red cross.CAUSEThis problem occurs because Active Directory Users and Computers uses the same search interface as the Windows operating system. This interface is not designed to include information that is used only by administrators.WORKAROUNDTo work around this problem, right-click a user in Active Directory Users and Computers. If the user is disabled, the Enable Account command appears. If the user is enabled, the Disable Account command appears. STATUS Microsoft has confirmed that this is a bug in the Microsoft products that are listed in the "Applies to" section.
| Modification Type: | Major | Last Reviewed: | 10/27/2004 |
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| Keywords: | kbprb kbbug KB885415 kbAudDeveloper |
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