Like the original command-line tool, AdRestore.net recovers the , but it cannot recover all attributes . Because Active Directory strips most metadata during deletion, restored objects will typically lose: Group memberships. Password information (sometimes requiring a reset). Specific profile attributes.
Run AdRestore.net.exe with Domain Admin privileges.
In an Active Directory environment, accidental deletions happen. Before the "AD Administrative Center" (ADAC) Recycle Bin was introduced in Windows Server 2008 R2 (and made user-friendly in 2012), recovering a deleted user or group meant wrestling with tombstone attributes. adrestorenet the gui version of adrestore
For years, IT administrators relied on the classic, command-line utility from Sysinternals to bring objects back from the "Active Directory Tombstone." While powerful, its text-based interface and lack of a search function made recovering specific objects a tedious task.
It is a portable .exe that you can run directly from your management workstation or a domain controller. How It Works Like the original command-line tool, AdRestore
Use the filter bar to locate the deleted user or object. Restore: Select the item and click Restore Selection .
Enter , the unofficial but essential graphical user interface (GUI) version of the original tool. It brings modern convenience to a critical administrative task, allowing you to browse and restore deleted items with a few clicks. Why Use AdRestore.net? Specific profile attributes
Select an object and click "Restore." The tool handles the reanimation of the tombstone automatically.
AdRestore.net queries this hidden container and displays the objects to you. When you trigger a restore, the tool flips the isDeleted attribute back to FALSE . Important Limitation