Re: Computer name change error



close any applications and type net use * /d
then try it again

"mcpbrant" <mcpbrant@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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>I have 50 window XP workstations on a windows 2003 AD domain.
> When I attempt to change the name on a workstation I receive the
> authentication box as normal. I proved my domain administrator username
> and
> password but receive the following error
>
> The following error occurred attempting to rename the computer to test1
>
> Multiple connections to a server or shared resource by the same user,
> using
> more than one user name, are not allowed. Disconnect all previous
> connections
> to the server or shared resource and try again..
>
> I have never seen this error when renaming a computer. I can rename the
> computer if I use my current login username and password but only on my
> workstation. I should be able to change the name of as many computers as
> I
> need to with the domain administrator account. The default administrator
> account has been disabled and a new account has been given domain
> permissions.
>
> Any help on this issue is greatly appreciated.
>
> --
> MCPBrant
> MCSE
> MIS Director
>


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