Re: Joined Workgroup, tossed out of windows altogether
From: Bruce Chambers (bruce_a_chambers_at_h0tmail.com)
Date: 03/27/05
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Date: Sun, 27 Mar 2005 10:03:37 -0700
village idiot wrote:
> Brace yourself for a tale of folly, ignorance, and the ultimate lock out.
>
> Got a computer from an old job (100% legit I might add) that was set as part
> of a domain. 1 year after leaving said job I decide to finally get around to
> setting up my home wireless network, and also start employing some degree of
> wireless security. I use the "network wizard" on a separate computer (Lets
> say computer A), all goes well. I then turn turn my old work computer(call
> it computer B), and figure it should be in the same workgroup as A (although
> I don't know what this means in term of performance/sharing, it seemed like a
> good idea AT THE TIME!
>
> Those of you in the know can see this one comming a mile away...
>
> I take computer B, change the name, and then make the changes to turn from
> the old domain, to my newly created workgroup (ooh won't this be great I tell
> my wife). Sure windows asks me for my password, but since I had
> administrative privliges for the computer I fire that in. Prompt for
> re-start, no problem...let's start networking I say...
>
> ...
>
> ...
>
> Now I'm locked out of windows. Wife has hard time controlling the urge to
> giggle (successful) and to say "told you so.." (unsuccessful).
>
> Reading through previous posts, I think my options are limited to
> reformatting HD. Since previous job was in Durham NC, I'm now in Lebanon NH,
> I don't have access to physically connecting my machine to the old network,
> nor did I ever have domain admin privalages. 2 requirements I can't meet.
>
> I'm fine with reformating the thing , but want to make sure there is no way
> to get my mp3's off of the disk first. I'm guessing there is not, since I
> can't even get past the windows log in box.
>
> Any thoughts???
>
> the idiot
By changing the computer from the domain to a workgroup, you have
destroyed the trust between the domain and the machine. In doing so,
you have also rendered any domain login credentials as invalid.
Simply log in using the built-in Administrator account (which
cannot be deleted) and modify the desired account. For WinXP Pro,
pressing CTRL+ALT+DEL twice at the
Welcome Screen will produce the standard login dialog box. Then just
copy the data from your old domain account's user profile to your newly
created user account.
HOW TO Create and Configure User Accounts in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;279783
How to Copy User Data to a New User Profile
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;811151
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