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Deleting object protected by accidental deletion on server 2012?

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Hi Guys,

I have an OU protected from accidental deletion (as per best practise).

I now want to delete this OU but obviously can't. What's the way to do this?

I've tried a few suggestions like Right click OU > properties > xyz but xyz does not exist.

My DCs are on Windows Server 2012 (both OS and functional levels). I am also logged in as domain admin.

Thanks

EDIT: Thread can be closed. Solution was to enable advanced view, and then go properties > object and check there to disable. :)
- Edited by GSS1 Monday, April 1, 2013 11:51 PM
Monday, April 1, 2013 11:49 PM

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Please proceed like the following:

Run dsa.msc
Click on View then click on Advanced features
Right-click on the OU and select Object tab
Uncheck the option Protect object from accidental deletion
Remove the OU

Remark: If this OU has AD objects under it, you will not be able to remove it if one of the objects is protected against accidental deletion.
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- Marked as answer by Yan Li_ Tuesday, April 2, 2013 2:21 AM
Tuesday, April 2, 2013 1:25 AM

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Please proceed like the following:

Run dsa.msc
Click on View then click on Advanced features
Right-click on the OU and select Object tab
Uncheck the option Protect object from accidental deletion
Remove the OU

Remark: If this OU has AD objects under it, you will not be able to remove it if one of the objects is protected against accidental deletion.
This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties or guarantees , and confers no rights.
Get Active Directory User Last Logon
Create an Active Directory test domain similar to the production one
Management of test accounts in an Active Directory production domain - Part I
Management of test accounts in an Active Directory production domain - Part II
Management of test accounts in an Active Directory production domain - Part III
Reset Active Directory user password
- Marked as answer by Yan Li_ Tuesday, April 2, 2013 2:21 AM
Tuesday, April 2, 2013 1:25 AM
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#3. Right-click on the OU and choose Properties, then select the Object tab

Tuesday, October 4, 2016 3:03 PM
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What to do when "Protect object from accidental deletion" option is greyed out (disabled, but checked) and it cannot be unchecked ...?
- Proposed as answer by ASHOKLABS Saturday, March 10, 2018 9:33 AM
- Unproposed as answer by ASHOKLABS Saturday, March 10, 2018 9:33 AM
Tuesday, April 18, 2017 2:07 PM