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How can I change the default container in which Active Directory (AD) creates new computers in Windows Server 2003?
John Savill
December 24, 2003
1 Min Read
A. By default, when you add a new computer, AD adds that computer to the Computers container. For example, typing
net computer \testmachine /addcreates a new computer account called testmachine in the Computers container. If you set the domain level to Windows 2003, you can use the Redirusr command to change the default container. The command syntax is
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