Can't log on

[Larry]

I have Win2KPro running at home, connected to a Linksys
router and then to cable modem. The machine was
configured as a corporate network configuration. I was
having trouble sharing with 2 other machines at home, also
connected to the router, so I decided it might work better
to change the configuration to the workgroup, without
corporate network. When I restarted, I lost all ability
to lon on either as administrator or user. I have tried
the correct passwords for both and the alternative
passwords I use for other machines, just in case. I
cannot get into Windows at all. I would gladly return to
the Corporate network configuration, but I can't get
logged on to change back. What can I do short of a total
Win2KPro reinstall?

 

[Guest]

I had a similar problem at work when changing workgroup configurations, but unfortunately I had to call our technical support to remedy. Unless you know what domain/workgroup the computer is currently in and a user/password for that configuration, I do not know what you can do. Have you tried booting in Safe Mode to make the necessary changes?

 

[Guest]

I tried Safe Mode, but still could not log on or change
back to network.

-----Original Message-----
I had a similar problem at work when changing workgroup

configurations, but unfortunately I had to call our
technical support to remedy. Unless you know what
domain/workgroup the computer is currently in and a
user/password for that configuration, I do not know what
you can do. Have you tried booting in Safe Mode to make
the necessary changes?

 

[none]

1. You must connect the PC to the network that contains the domain
controller. (take it back to work)
2. You must login as a local administrator
3. When you rejoin the domain you will have to provide a Domain
administrator account and password to join the domain.

Since most admins will not give you the information for step 2 and step 3
you will most likely have to ask a network admin to come in and rejoin it
for you.