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Remove Hyper-V 2012 R2 server from non-existant domain

I have taken over a Hyper-V 2012 R2 server.  It was originally configured to be part of a domain that is no longer accessible to the server; it must have been setup at another IT company location then moved onsite where it hosts other VMs on another LAN/Domain.  The VMs are working ok but at the moment we don't have a way to manage the Hyper-V part.

When I try to remove the Hyper-V server from the non-reachable domain I am unable to.  I know the local admin creds but not an admin cred for the domain.  Using the local Admin account does not work in removing the server from the domain.

Any ideas?
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Well I'm making progress.  
Expert Zero: If no one chimes in with a better idea by tomorrow I'll reward you with all the points.  I believe your idea is what ultimately I will need to do but in the immediate time, I remembered another method.  5nine makes a product that allows you to log into the Hyper-V host and specify a different set of credentials.  Utilizing the local admin account of the server I was able to login and manage the environment.

Anyone have another idea?

Thanks.
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Thank you both for your solutions.
Network Zero: You were quickest and solved the part about being able to manage the VMs with another Hyper Visor.  Thank you for your help.
VB ITS: This solved the part of the question about how to get the machine off the current domain.  Thank you for your help.
Predrag Jovic: Thank you for your help.  It was the same solution as VB ITS.