is a free, third-party graphical utility designed to reanimate "tombstoned" (deleted) objects in Active Directory, serving as the GUI alternative to the classic Microsoft Sysinternals AdRestore command-line tool. Key Features of ADRestore.NET
ADRestore.NET provides several enhancements over the original command-line utility to make recovery faster and more intuitive: Tombstone Browsing adrestorenet the gui version of adrestore
Use dedicated fields at the top of columns to find specific deleted objects by name or type—essential for large directories. is a free, third-party graphical utility designed to
AdrestoreNet is a powerful GUI-based tool for restoring deleted Active Directory objects. Its intuitive interface, advanced search capabilities, and multi-object restoration features make it an essential tool for administrators responsible for AD management. By understanding the benefits and best practices for using AdrestoreNet, administrators can ensure that their AD environments are resilient and can be quickly recovered in case of a disaster. Whether you're dealing with accidental deletions, malicious attacks, or disaster recovery scenarios, AdrestoreNet is a valuable addition to your AD management toolkit. A clear visual list of all currently tombstoned
A clear visual list of all currently tombstoned objects in the domain.
A helpdesk intern accidentally deletes the "Sales – APAC" OU containing 150 user accounts. The Recycle Bin isn't enabled. You download AdRestoreNet, run it on a Domain Controller, search for "Sales – APAC," see the tombstone, select it, and click Restore. The OU and its children (depending on tombstone linkage) are resurrected.