Example from the linked Microsoft Learn article. Check its paths, targets and availability before adapting it.
adprep /forestprepadprep command
Applies to: Windows Server (All supported versions) This guide lists the documented syntax and parameters for adprep; check Microsoft Learn for version, role and execution-context requirements.
Documented syntax
adprep {/forestprep | /domainprep | /domainprep /gpprep | /rodcprep | /wssg | /silent}The linked Microsoft Learn article is the upstream authority. Availability may depend on Windows release, role, optional feature or interactive tool context.
Examples
Example from the linked Microsoft Learn article. Check its paths, targets and availability before adapting it.
adprep /domainprepExample from the linked Microsoft Learn article. Check its paths, targets and availability before adapting it.
adprep /rodcprepParameters, options and clauses
| Option / clause | Description |
|---|---|
/forestprep | Prepare the forest schema; run once on the schema operations master with required forest-wide administrative roles. |
/domainprep | Prepare a domain after forest preparation has replicated; run on that domain’s infrastructure master. |
/domainprep /gpprep | Apply the additional Group Policy preparation updates after forestprep. |
/rodcprep | Update permissions for read-only domain controller replication; requires Enterprise Admin privileges. |
/wssg | Return expanded status codes instead of only success or failure. |
/silent | Suppress standard output; Microsoft documents this only with /wssg. |
quit | Microsoft documents this argument or subcommand; check the linked reference for its required format and context. |
? | Microsoft documents this argument or subcommand; check the linked reference for its required format and context. |
Review a command and its target before running it. Commands that alter files, services, accounts, disks, permissions or databases may be difficult to reverse. Test in a safe environment and keep backups.