Tag: AD Recycle Bin

Restore AD Objects Using the Active Directory Recycle Bin

Learn how to restore deleted Active Directory objects using the AD Recycle Bin. This guide explains the object lifecycle with and without the Recycle Bin enabled, and walks through restoring a deleted user account using the Active Directory Administrative Center (ADAC) and Windows PowerShell.

May 6, 2026 5 min read

Systems Admin

Permanently Delete Objects from the Active Directory Recycle Bin

Learn how to permanently delete objects from the Active Directory Recycle Bin using PowerShell. This guide explains why the ADAC GUI cannot permanently delete recycled objects and shows the exact Get-ADObject and Remove-ADObject commands to safely and irreversibly remove an AD object before its tombstone lifetime expires.

May 6, 2026 4 min read