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Cannot See Local Users And Groups Folder / Icon in Server 2003 Computer Management

Hello,

When I open Computer Management / System Tools on any of my 2003 Servers, I cannot see the Local Users and Groups folder. This is creating problems as I would like to add some users to the local server admin group.

Can someone tell me how to fix this so I can see/access the local Users and Groups folder/Icon in computer management.

Thanks very kindly,

Jim

Jay_Jay70

if this is a domain controller then its gone.....you use active directory users and computers

John Gates, CISSP, CDPSE

If it is not a DC then right click My Computer > Manage > Local Users And Groups

jamesbusbin

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Hi,

It is a DC, therefore let me pose this question;

My DC is named server3, If I want to give a user named smith, local machine Admin rights on server3, how do I do this from within AD users and computers? Would I open the domain controllers folder or the users folder within AD? I know this is not rocket science but its a bit confusing to me.

Thanks very kindly,

Jim

Jay_Jay70

you open active directory users and computers or (start - run - dsa.msc) select the OU that you want to create the user in, right click - new - user

away you go

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jamesbusbin

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Jay Jay70,

Understood, and good explanation.

My final question is this, I want to be sure you get credit for your kind help but am not sure how to do that at this WEB site? How do I make sure you get credit for helping me?

Thanks very kindly,

Jim

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jamesbusbin

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Klint,

Your explanation is very much appreciated.

Thanks very kindly,

Jim

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Hey James,

i take it you are ok with this now? if not then we can keep going

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