To select view filter options

Applies To: Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2003 with SP1, Windows Server 2003 with SP2

Open Active Directory Users and Computers.
On the View menu, click Filter Options.
In the Filtering Options dialog box, select one of the following three options:
- Show all types of objects
- Show only the following types of objects
- Create custom filter
Optionally, type the maximum number of objects that you want to display in the console in Maximum number of items displayed per folder.

Notes

To open Active Directory Users and Computers, click Start, click Control Panel, double-click Administrative Tools, and then double-click Active Directory Users and Computers.
Show all types of objects is the default filter option. If you select Show only the following types of objects, you can select the objects for display in the associated listing. If you select Create custom filter, you can find objects and select the specific attributes that you want to display in the console.
The default maximum number of objects displayed in the console is 2,000 objects.

Information about functional differences

Your server might function differently based on the version and edition of the operating system that is installed, your account permissions, and your menu settings. For more information, see Viewing Help on the Web.