how do i remove an nonexsisting DC

[Vincent Haakmat]

I used to have a 2nd dc in my domain. it crashed and somehow th server still
wants to do NTFRS etc. and I keep getting error messages. I can't take it
out from NTDTS because it doesn't allow me. Is there a way that I can remove
the 2nd DC through the registry or a script?

 

[Herb Martin]

NTDSUtil.exe "metadata cleanup"

Just search MS etc for that.

Google: [ NTDSUtil "metadata cleanup" site:microsoft.com ]
or: [ NTDSUtil "metadata cleanup" microsoft: ]

 

[Lanwench [MVP - Exchange]]

http://www.akomolafe.com/docs/xferfsmos.htm should help.

 

[Ace Fekay [MVP]]

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I used to have a 2nd dc in my domain. it crashed and somehow th
server still wants to do NTFRS etc. and I keep getting error
messages. I can't take it out from NTDTS because it doesn't allow me.
Is there a way that I can remove the 2nd DC through the registry or a
script?

In addition to Lanwench's and Herb's responses, look at this article:

HOW TO Remove Data in Active Directory After an Unsuccessful Domain
Controller Demotion Q216498:
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=216498

216364 - Domain Controller Server Object Not Be Removed After Demotion [ADUC
or NTDSUTIL]:
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=216364


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Ace

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Ace Fekay, MCSE 2000, MCSE+I, MCSA, MCT, MVP
Microsoft Windows MVP - Active Directory