reset computer account / Restore

[Robert Abela]

Hi I have a windows 2000/2003 domain. I had a server (shut down) and reset
its computer account from the Actice Directory Users and Computers Snap in.
I want to restore this server in the domain, is it possible after resetting
the account? The server is still 100% functional. On this server I got
Exchange server :\

Regards,
Robert Abela

 

[Chriss3]

Yes you can restore AD from backup, or restore the deleted account with
LDP.exe to show the Deleted Object Container if garbage time not have passed
(60 days by default)

I suppose you can follow the KB below:

How to restore deleted user accounts and their group memberships in Active
Directory:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;840001#5

 

[Robert Abela]

Hi Chris,

This is a computer account not a user account :\ Also the account is not
deleted, we just reset the computer account from the active directory
(computer object, right click, reset account), that is all that we've done.
If possible we shouldn't restore active directory from scratch, any other
ideas please? Still thanks in advance for your interest.

Regards,
robert Abela

 

[Chriss3]

Okay sorry I didn't understand it was reset. How ever I'm abit tired will
look this up tomorrow and post back the KB may can be to any use.

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;216393

 

[Robert Abela]

Hi Chris,

Tahnks for your help. Please keep me posted if you find something esle,
meawhile i am going to try the mentioned tool and see how it goes... If
anyone else has a solution please let us know, thanks.

Regards,
Robert Abela