Demoting a DC fails

[Tom]

I have a DC I need to demote which fails with the error:
Operation Failed: The Directory Service failed to
replicate off changes made locally.
Any ideas?
Thanks,
Tom

 

[Karin Galli [MS]]

Check these articles, they maybe helpful:

230306 HOW TO: Remove Orphaned Domains from Active Directory
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=230306

332199 Using the DCPROMO /FORCEREMOVAL Command to Force the Demotion of
Active
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=332199


Cheers!