# AD Explorer - Sysinternals | Microsoft Learn

Title: Active Directory Explorer v1.52 Author: Mark Russinovich Published: November 28, 2022

Summary:

* AD Explorer (AdExplorer) is an advanced viewer and editor for Active Directory (AD).
* Key capabilities:
  * Navigate AD database and define favorite locations.
  * View object properties and attributes inline (without opening dialog boxes).
  * Edit permissions and view an object's schema.
  * Perform and save sophisticated searches for re-execution.
* Snapshots and comparisons:
  * Save snapshots of an AD database for offline viewing.
  * Load snapshots to explore like a live database.
  * Compare two snapshots to identify changes in objects, attributes, and security permissions.
* Availability:
  * Download: <https://download.sysinternals.com/files/AdExplorer.zip> (1.1 MB)
  * Run directly from Sysinternals Live: <https://live.sysinternals.com/ADExplorer.exe>
* Related resources linked on the page include training on troubleshooting Active Directory and a certification for Identity and Access Administrator.

Last updated: 11/28/2022