Re: Reset computer account



In that scenario I would reset the Computer account first before trying the
remove/add to domain. This works for me 99% of the time, the 1% usually
require the remove/add method.

Steve

"John Chow" wrote:

> Thank you all with good explaination but I am still confused which scenario
> should I use reset instead of add/delete (cleaner job) computer in IT
> environment.
>
> For an example, I had a computer join to the domain yesterday and it ran
> fine until this morning that I was trying to login as administrator account
> with right domain name (not local user) and it prompt me that it can not
> find DC (DC is in same subnet). I was able to logon second computer in the
> same subnet as DC and domain. Therefore, I removed/rejoined the computer
> account to the domain, and it was running fine now. Correct me if I am
> wrong, would this be a good scenario to reset the computer.
>
> Thanks again,
>
> Johnny Chow
>
>
> "Johnny Chow" <jchow10@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:OM8W4FPUFHA.548@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > Hi,
> > I understand add, move and delete computer account. I do not understand
> > the purpose of reset computer account in AD and when to use it. I will
> > be appreciated your information and tips.
> >
> > Thank you in advance,
> >
> > Johnny Chow
> >
>
>
>
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