Cannot delete computer object in AD

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From: TSTIN (anonymous_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 02/06/04 

Date: Fri, 6 Feb 2004 10:55:31 -0800

I have a computer object in my Win2K3 AD that I'm trying
to delete. I receive an error "Cannot Delete object
<object name>. There may be objects associated with
container"
This is only a computer obect under the Workstation
container in AD. Why would I be getting this?

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