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ADSI edit is the only way I know to add custom fields to the search
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ADSI edit is the only way I know to add custom fields to the search

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How would that add the fields that Windows XP returns?
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How would that add the fields that Windows XP returns?

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You can select which fields to search on using the advanced option within the search dialogue box.
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You can select which fields to search on using the advanced option within the search dialogue box.

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I've been tasked with identifying different ways to allow end users the ability to update their contact information listed in the Global Address List (Active Directory). &nbsp;I know you can search and modify some fields by using the Windows Search (for people), but there are some fields (such as mobile phone) that aren't viewable here.<br />
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Is there a way to modify what the Windows Search returns as far as the fields?
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Experts:

I've been tasked with identifying different ways to allow end users the ability to update their contact information listed in the Global Address List (Active Directory).  I know you can search and modify some fields by using the Windows Search (for people), but there are some fields (such as mobile phone) that aren't viewable here.

Is there a way to modify what the Windows Search returns as far as the fields?

Can you customize fields returned by windows XP search for people in Active Directory?

Active Directory (AD) is a Microsoft brand for identity-related capabilities. In the on-premises world, Windows Server AD provides a set of identity capabilities and services, and is hugely popular (88% of Fortune 1000 and 95% of enterprises use AD). This topic includes all things Active Directory including DNS, Group Policy, DFS, troubleshooting, ADFS, and all other topics under the Microsoft AD and identity umbrella.

Active Directory

Microsoft Windows XP is the sixth release of the NT series of operating systems, and was the first to be marketed in a variety of editions: XP Home and XP Professional, designed for business and power users. The advanced features in XP Professional are generally disabled in Home Edition, but are there and can be activated. There were two 64-bit editions, an embedded edition and a tablet edition.