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

Applies to: Windows Server 2008 R2 EnterpriseWindows Server 2008 R2 StandardWindows Server 2008 Enterprise More

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 (dsa.msc):

  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.