Powershell script to update user account control using a csv file

Jeff Winningham 1

We are looking for a Powershell script to update user account control using a csv file. We have many users that are showing no password policy and need the attribute updates for user account control to correct this.

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Rich Matheisen 45,096 Reputation points

2022-02-01T22:42:16.553+00:00

Does the Set-ADAccountControl cmdlet handle what you need?
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Jeff Winningham 1 Reputation point

2022-02-02T15:06:36.98+00:00

I think it will, I am looking for the right syntax to use it with a csv. It's over 1000 accounts.

Rich Matheisen 45,096 Reputation points

2022-02-02T16:27:06.773+00:00

I'd suggest you should download and go through the first half of this free PDF. Do the exercises, too. Then move on to the second half of the book that goes over how to apply what you learned in the first half to common administrative tasks. You won't regret the time you spend in doing that.

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In the meantime, you'll find plenty of examples of how to use a CSV to manage modifications like this.

Here's an example. It has no data verification, no error handling, no logging of success or failure, etc.

Import-CSV <your-file>| ForEach-Object{ Set-ADAccountControl -Identity $_.SomeColumnInYourCSV <followed by what ever parameters you need> }

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