Removing a crashed DC from AD

[Bob]

I have a crashed DC which was the only DC in a Child
domain (lab environment). I am trying to clean up AD of
the root domain, and do not want the child domain to
exist.

Anyone have an idea how to delete the DC and domain.

 

[Mike Aubert]

Hi Bob,

Please have a look at these KB articles:

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

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

Just note that you will need to be logged on using an account that is a
member of Enterprise Admins.

Mike

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