DaveKall42
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Server 2003 will not join domain
I have a 2003 server that I cannot get to join a domain. It was previously on domain as a DC. It was demoted and taken off domain but now when I try to join domain as a different netbios name it will not let me. I keep getting an login error target account name is incorrect. I have run newsid and changed name etc. Hoping someone might have some ideas on how to fix this?
ASKER
Yes using domain admin.
Change from domain to work group
restart computer
Rejoin domain
How are is the network adapter setup? Static or DHCP?
restart computer
Rejoin domain
How are is the network adapter setup? Static or DHCP?
ASKER
Tried that already. Didn't work.
It's setup with static IP.
It's setup with static IP.
Post a screen shot of the error you're getting.
make sure your DNS is correct. Try using the DNS domain name to join it to the domain. And DELETE the old computer account from the domain - put simply it's no longer needed.
You're telling us the whole story too, right? This wasn't a DC before or anything?
make sure your DNS is correct. Try using the DNS domain name to join it to the domain. And DELETE the old computer account from the domain - put simply it's no longer needed.
You're telling us the whole story too, right? This wasn't a DC before or anything?
ASKER
Hmmmm, yes I am and if you look at my posting you will see "It was previously on domain as a DC."
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Could you please check the date/time and timezone and make sure it's correct.
Have you tried using ntdsutil to make sure all reference to the old DC are 100% gone?
Try name the workgroup of the windows 2003 server the same name as the Domain, restart and try again.
Would this be the domain admin or equal user?