Computer Object Description option is not updated after Migrated from Source Domain to target Domain

It is normal for the Description attribute value of a computer object to not be updated after migrating the server from Source to Target Domain. This is because the Description attribute is not a critical attribute and Active Directory does not replicate it by default.

To fix this issue, you can use the following methods:

Method 1: Use the ADSI Edit tool to update the Description attribute value of the computer object manually.

To do this:

1. Open the ADSI Edit tool.
2. Connect to the Target Domain.
3. Locate the computer object that you want to update.
4. Right-click the computer object and select Properties.
5. In the Properties dialog box, click the Attribute Editor tab.
6. Locate the Description attribute and enter the desired value.
7. Click OK to save the changes.

Method 2: Use a third-party migration tool to update the Description attribute value of the computer object.

There are a number of third-party migration tools available that can be used to update the Description attribute value of the computer object during the migration process.

Method 3: Use a PowerShell script to update the Description attribute value of the computer object.

The following PowerShell script can be used to update the Description attribute value of the computer object:

Import-Module ActiveDirectory

# Get the computer object.
$computerObject = Get-ADComputer -Name "ComputerName"

# Set the Description attribute value.
$computerObject.Description = "Description value"

# Update the computer object.
Set-ADComputer -Instance $computerObject

Get-ADComputer -Name "ComputerName" -Properties Description


This command will display the Description attribute value of the computer object.

It is normal for the Description attribute value of a computer object to not be updated after migrating the server from Source to Target Domain. This is because the Description attribute is not a critical attribute and Active Directory does not replicate it by default.

To fix this issue, you can use the following methods:

Method 1: Use the ADSI Edit tool to update the Description attribute value of the computer object manually.

To do this:

1. Open the ADSI Edit tool.
2. Connect to the Target Domain.
3. Locate the computer object that you want to update.
4. Right-click the computer object and select Properties.
5. In the Properties dialog box, click the Attribute Editor tab.
6. Locate the Description attribute and enter the desired value.
7. Click OK to save the changes.

Method 2: Use a third-party migration tool to update the Description attribute value of the computer object.

There are a number of third-party migration tools available that can be used to update the Description attribute value of the computer object during the migration process.

Method 3: Use a PowerShell script to update the Description attribute value of the computer object.

The following PowerShell script can be used to update the Description attribute value of the computer object:

Import-Module ActiveDirectory

# Get the computer object.
$computerObject = Get-ADComputer -Name "ComputerName"

# Set the Description attribute value.
$computerObject.Description = "Description value"

# Update the computer object.
Set-ADComputer -Instance $computerObject

Get-ADComputer -Name "ComputerName" -Properties Description


This command will display the Description attribute value of the computer object.