Windows XP Computer Accounts

[dbyerley]

If a Windows XP computer is removed from the network and
blown up in the parking lot, but it was never deleted
from AD. How long will it's account stay in AD?

 

[Torgeir Bakken (MVP)]

If a Windows XP computer is removed from the network and
blown up in the parking lot, but it was never deleted
from AD. How long will it's account stay in AD?

Hi

Forever unless you delete it manually or with a script.


For a scripted solution, take a look here:

http://www.rlmueller.net/PwdLastChanged.htm

 

[Bruce Chambers]

Greetings --

Until the Network Administrator deletes it.

Bruce Chambers

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[Roger Abell [MVP]]

As Torgeir stated, forever.

However, no new machine will ever be able to
come along and use it as if it were the old one.

Roger