workgroup name change

[Multitech]

we have a windows 2000 server file server. we changed the workgroup name and
now we cannot login using the administrator credentials.

 

[Pegasus \(MVP\)]

we have a windows 2000 server file server. we changed the workgroup name
and
now we cannot login using the administrator credentials.

I suspect that this machine was previously joined to a
domain. You must now use the password that goes with
one of the local admin accounts.

 

[Bob I]

Are you logging into the correct "user"

try put the old work group name in front of the user name separated by
backslash.

 

[Multitech]

it has always been a file server. this is the only username & pswd we have. i
tried by adding the old group name to the username but it did not work.
i can log in to it thru terminal server with a user level security but not
as the administrator.

 

[Pegasus \(MVP\)]

Log in via TS, then start a Command Prompt. Now type this
command:
net user Administrator
What date does the "Last logon" report?

BTW, having a single admin account on a PC or server is
equivalent to having a single set of keys for your car. Sooner
or later you will be caught out.

 

[Multitech]

5-7-08. which is the day we changed the name of the workgroup.

 

[Pegasus \(MVP\)]

5-7-08. which is the day we changed the name of the workgroup.

Step 1: http://home.eunet.no/~pnordahl/ntpasswd/bootdisk.html
Step 2: Create at least one extra admin account, test it, then lock
its details away in a safe place.