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Get-ADUser -Filter "EmployeeID -eq '12345'" -Properties * Here is a trick most Windows 11 admins miss.

Stop right there.

Search-ADAccount -LockedOut | Select Name, SamAccountName windows 11 search active directory

Pin the dsa.msc shortcut to your Taskbar. Then, Win + (Number) opens ADUC instantly. From there, right-click the domain root and select "Find." It’s still the fastest visual search method for complex queries. Are you still RDPing into your DCs? Let me know your Windows 11 admin workflow in the comments below! windows 11 search active directory