How do you change the owner of a distribution group?

The process of changing the owner of a distribution group is accomplished through Active Directory Users and Computers (ADUC), which is commonly abbreviated as ADUC. This tool provides a graphical interface to manage various aspects of Active Directory, including managing users, groups, and other organizational units.

When you right-click on a distribution group within ADUC, a context menu appears that offers various management options. This includes the ability to view and modify the properties of the group, including the group ownership. The owner setting determines who has administrative privileges over the group and can manage its membership and settings.

In contrast, utilizing Windows Explorer to access groups is inappropriate, as it does not provide the necessary management options for Active Directory objects. Similarly, accessing the Exchange Management Console (EMC) to navigate to mailboxes pertains more to mail management rather than group ownership. Finally, modifying settings within Group Policy does not apply to changing the ownership of distribution groups since Group Policy is geared towards enforcing policies and settings for users and computers across the network, rather than managing group properties directly.