Re: HDI Rename a Computer?
From: Allen M (allenmiyake_at_majaro.com)
Date: 12/02/04
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Date: Thu, 2 Dec 2004 10:28:05 -0800
The proper and cleanest way is to remove the computer from the domain first
by joining a workgroup. Reboot your workstation. Log into the local machine
and rename it while a member of the workgroup. Reboot again. Log back into
the local machine then rejoin your domain with the new computer name.
"Jeff P" <Jeff@NoSpam.com> wrote in message
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> We are currently running SBS2003 with Windows XP clients. Each computer
> is
> named for the user to make it easier to track and for Remote Access. I've
> switched users on a machine and need an easy way to rename the computer
> (migrating a user profile would be a bonus). I've tried using the System
> under Control Panel, KB article 298593 which uses XP tools and nothing
> seems
> to work. Please help - and Microsoft please add this feature to Systems
> Management.
>
> Is there a way to remove the computer from the Domain, rename it, and then
> add it back to the domain?
>
>
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