AD Info for Windows

Product snapshot

AD Info is a no-cost Windows utility that specializes in extracting information from Active Directory domains. It gathers details about common object types — for example, user accounts, workstation and server objects, and security or distribution groups — and presents them through a simple graphical interface.

Who benefits from this tool

Built primarily for system administrators and IT staff, AD Info provides a straightforward way to generate reports and inspect directory attributes. It offers both a wide set of built-in queries and the ability to craft custom searches to target specific attributes or conditions.

Query library and customization

• Includes more than 190 ready-made queries to speed common information-gathering tasks.
• Lets administrators create their own queries to focus on particular attributes or combinations of properties.

Core capabilities

• Export query output to CSV files for use in spreadsheets or other tools.
• Resolve both direct and nested group memberships when evaluating group membership relationships.
• Use intelligent caching to speed up retrieval of frequently requested attributes.
• Query individual domain controllers for attributes that may not have replicated yet, improving the accuracy of results.
• Support secure LDAP connections so directory traffic can be encrypted.

Usage scenarios

AD Info is suitable for desktop troubleshooting, audit reporting, inventory collection, and other administrative tasks that require quick access to AD object details. Its combination of prebuilt reports and customizable queries makes it useful for both occasional and power users.

Alternative to consider

If you need a different solution, one free option mentioned is SHAREit.