Trouble Deleting Objects in Windows Server SnapIn

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Asked By CuriousCoder38 On

I'm working with Windows Server 2022 and 2025, and I need help with an issue I'm facing. When I try to delete objects from Active Directory, I right-click and select 'delete', but nothing happens—no confirmation, no error, just silence. The same issue occurs when I try to delete a forward lookup zone in DNS. I've even edited permissions to allow everyone to delete the object, but that didn't work either. I ran SFC, and it didn't report any errors, and the event log is also silent on this matter. I tried doing a fresh install of Windows Server 2025 with all necessary promotions, but the problem persisted. Interestingly, performing the same deletion via PowerShell works fine. My domain function level is 2016, and while upgrading it is an option, I don't think that's the cause of the problem. Any insights on this? One more thing: while I can change or create new objects, the SnapIn won't allow deleting newly created objects or forward lookup zones. I think I figured it out—there's a GPO affecting confirmation dialogues during shutdown, which ended up blocking deletion confirmations. Disabling that GPO resolved everything. The problematic registry path is [HKLM]SYSTEMCurrentControlSetControlError Message InstrumentEnableDefaultReply.

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Answered By TechieTinkerer67 On

Are you making these changes directly on the domain controller or through RSAT? That could be a factor in why you're running into issues. Just asking to clarify your method!

Answered By ServerSleuth23 On

That's strange! I've never encountered an ACPI shutdown requiring a confirmation prompt like that. Seems like a unique issue. Glad you found the solution in the end!

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