Deleting a computer

Perform the steps in this recipe to delete a previously created computer object.

Getting ready

To delete a computer account, sign in to a domain controller, a member server, or a device with the RSAT for Active Directory Domain Services installed.

Sign in with an account that is a member of the Domain Admins group, the Account Operators group, or with an account that has delegated privileges to delete computer objects in the domain or in the scope of the OU where the computer account is to be deleted.

How to do it...

This recipe describes four ways to delete a computer object:

• Using Active Directory Users and Computers
• Using the Active Directory Administrative Center
• Using command-line tools
• Using Windows PowerShell

Using Active Directory Users and Computers

To delete a computer using Active Directory Users and Computers, perform these steps:

1. Press Start.
2. Search for Active Directory Users and Computers and...