How to Install Active Directory Administrative Tools

Install Windows 2000 administrative tools.

The Windows 2000 operating system came with Active Directory administrative tools that helped network administrators manage resources on the network. The administrative tools were not installed by default when the administrator installed the Windows 2000 server operating system. Active Directory is a server resource that controls users' permissions, device sharing and other network permissions. The tools added extra utilities, so Windows 2000 administrators could work with older operating systems for compatibility.

Things You'll Need

• Windows installation CD

Instructions

1. Insert your Windows installation CD into the drive. Double-click "My Computer" on your desktop. Double-click the drive letter for your installation CD to view the files.

2. Double-click the "i386" directory on the CD. In this directory, double-click the file labeled "Adminpak.msi." A wizard window opens.

3. Click "Next" on the wizard window. The administrative tools only require a few extra files, so it only takes seconds for the software to install.

4. Click "Finish" at the final screen and close the "My Computer" window. The added tools are seen the next time you open the Active Directory utility.

References

• Microsoft: How To Install the Active Directory Administrative Tools to Windows 2000 Professional