How to Turn On Debug Logging of the Active Directory Users and Computers Snap-In (322244)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Server
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server
This article was previously published under Q322244

SUMMARY

This article describes how to turn on debug logging of the Active Directory Users and Computers snap-in to troubleshoot an issue.

MORE INFORMATION

To turn on debug logging of the Active Directory Users and Computers snap-in:
  1. Obtain and install the checked (debug) build of the Dsadmin.dll file.
  2. Create a file in the %systemroot%\System32 folder that is named Dsadmin.ini.
  3. Add the following text to the Dsadmin.ini file:

    [Debug]
    Trace=1

  4. Save the Dsadmin.ini file.
  5. Start the Active Directory Users and Computers snap-in MMC console under a debugger to view the debug output.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:10/13/2004
Keywords:kbhowto KB322244
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