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Get-ADComputer

Find enabled computer accounts before reviewing the systems that can authenticate to a domain.

Last verified: 2026-10-26

Returns matching directory computer objects, not a live inventory of reachable hosts.

Get-ADComputer [-AuthType <ADAuthType>] [-Credential <PSCredential>]
  -Filter  <String> [-Properties <String[]>] [-ResultPageSize <Int32>]
  [-ResultSetSize <Int32>] [-SearchBase <String>] [-SearchScope <ADSearchScope>]
  [-Server <String>] [<CommonParameters>]

Required permissions

Directory read access appropriate to the requested objects is required. Replication diagnostics may require additional delegated directory permissions; use an approved administrative account where necessary.

Supported environments

Windows / ActiveDirectory module · Windows Server 2025 PowerShell reference; RSAT module and domain capabilities determine availability

Parameters

-Filter (required)

Selects objects using an Active Directory filter expression. An asterisk requests all matching objects.

Prerequisites

Windows with the ActiveDirectory PowerShell module (RSAT), connectivity to an appropriate directory server, and an authenticated directory context. Replace example identities and hosts with authorized targets.

Security considerations

Read-only example. Directory identities, group membership, policies, and topology can expose sensitive organizational information. Store and share results only with authorized recipients.

Examples

Get-ADComputer -Filter 'Enabled -eq $true'

Sources

https://learn.microsoft.com/powershell/module/activedirectory/get-adcomputer?view=windowsserver2025-ps

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