Remove missing domain controller from AD

[Heath]

I recently inherited a problem network. They have a
server listed as a domain controller in the AD along with
replication entries. The problem is that the server no
longer exists and of course they never performed the
DCPROMO to remove it. Can someone point me in the right
direction for removing the server and it's entries from
the network?

 

[Cary Shultz [A.D. MVP]]

Heath,

You need to do what is called a Metadata Cleanup. I might suggest that you
do a search in this NG as this question is posted about 10 times a week.

Take a look at the following MSKB Article:

http://support.microsoft.com/?id=216498

HTH,

Cary

 

[Jimmy Andersson [MVP]]

You need to do a metadata cleanup and you also might need to use ADSI Edit
or Ldp to delete the object if it still exists. Don't forget to clean up the
DNS too.

See these KB articles:
Q216498 - How to remove data in the AD after an unsuccessful DC demotion:
http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/Q216/4/98.ASP

Deleting Objects from Active Directory Using Ldp.exe:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;Q244344

Domain Controller Server Object Not Removed After Demotion:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;Q216364

Error Deleting a Domain Controller Account in Active Directory Users and
Computers:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;Q247393

Regards,
/Jimmy