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SBS 2011 Clients to new server/domain

SBS 2011 was installed on a machine which was struck by lightening a short time after installation. I have 15 client machines that were a part of that domain. I have installed a new server and would like to join the existing clients to the new domain. When the server is online, I can no longer log onto any of the client PC's. I recreated the client accounts on the new server, and then tried joining the domain with no luck. I tried leaving the domain, and joining a workgroup, but I then have to transfer the data to the new process and would be too time consuming on some of the more specialized computers in our office.

I would like to keep current client settings, but join the new domain. I can reinstall the server OS if necessary but I would like to avoid re-installation on all the client machines. The old server is inoperable.

Chris B

Check this

https://www.experts-exchange.com/questions/23700077/How-to-move-users-to-a-new-domain.html

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dcwa

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CrisHanna MVP,

We run windows XP pro and Windows 7 pro. Can you please elaborate on which tools to use to save profiles. Would it be effective to copy the c:\user\username\* folder contents to a remote drive, or external hard drive? Essentially I'll be creating a new user, could I not just copy the data from the old profile on the workstations hd?

Cris Hanna

That's one option
For Win XP - File and Settings Transfer Wizard - Accessories > System Tools
For Win 7 - Windows Easy Transfer

dcwa

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Thanks I will be working through the weekend on this. I will post back with any updates or questions.

dcwa

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Thank you for your help, this and a reply from another similar post I had worked brilliantly.