Click "Enumerate Tombstones." Depending on your domain size, this may take 5–30 seconds.
How does it work? When you delete an object in AD (User, Computer, Group, or Container), Windows marks it as a "tombstone." For a configurable period (typically 180 days in modern Windows Server versions), the object remains in the database but is hidden from normal LDAP queries. AdRestore queries these tombstones and, with a simple flag, can bring them back to life. adrestorenet the gui version of adrestore
AdRestore is entirely command-line driven. It requires precise syntax, flags (like -r for restore), and offers no visual feedback. For junior admins or those uncomfortable with PowerShell/CMD, this is a barrier. Enter AdRestoreNet: The GUI Savior AdRestoreNet was developed by a third-party coder (often credited to "Nico" or similar open-source contributors, distinct from Microsoft) to solve exactly this usability gap. It calls the same underlying Windows API and LDAP queries as the Sysinternals tool, but presents everything through a clean Windows Forms or WPF interface. Click "Enumerate Tombstones
Enter the name of a writable DC (or leave blank to auto-discover). Click "Connect." AdRestore queries these tombstones and, with a simple