Rename PC no DC available

[RichKel]

How do I rename Win 2003 server that was originally part of a domain bu
the domain is no longer available. I can login locally as admin but whe
I try to change the server name it asks for what seems to be the admi
and password for the non existent domain? I don't want to have to r
install OS.
thanksssssssssssss

 

[Shenan Stanley]

How do I rename Win 2003 server that was originally part of a
domain but the domain is no longer available. I can login locally
as admin but when I try to change the server name it asks for what
seems to be the admin and password for the non existent domain? I
don't want to have to re install OS.

If the domain no longer exists - why is it still a member?

Remove it from the domain.

 

[Shenan Stanley]

How do I rename Win 2003 server that was originally part of a
domain but the domain is no longer available. I can login locally
as admin but when I try to change the server name it asks for what
seems to be the admin and password for the non existent domain? I
don't want to have to re install OS.

If the domain no longer exists - why is it still a member?

Remove it from the domain.

And when it asks for the username/password that would allow you to dis-join
the domain... Supply it none. It'll work.

 

[Bruce Chambers]

How do I rename Win 2003 server that was originally part of a domain but
the domain is no longer available. I can login locally as admin but when
I try to change the server name it asks for what seems to be the admin
and password for the non existent domain? I don't want to have to re
install OS.
thankssssssssssssss

You have to remove the server from the domain by making it a member of
a workgroup. Note: once you've done this, no old fomain accounts will
be able to log into the server using cached credentials; make sure
you've created local accounts with the levels of permissions you need
before proceeding.


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