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Remove Computer From Domain -- no "Domain Admin" or "Local Admin" login ?

I am switching to a new Windows domain and have a few remote employees that refuse to drive to the office, therefore I cannot switch them right now

How can I remove a computer from a domain without needing the "Domain Admin" or "Local Admin" login when doing the below step #3 since
 1. I will no longer have the domain by the time the remote employee is onsite and
 2. Employee will not let me do a VPN/etc to their laptop since it is not on and
 3. I do not remember what CACHED "Domain Admin" or "Local Admin" users might be on really OLD machine, therefore I cannot rely on an old CACHED account ?

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STEPS
 1. login to "Domain" controlled laptop that is not on my domain
 2. change to "WorkGroup"
 3. get prompted for "Domain Admin" or "Local Admin" login
 4. enter login
 5. reboot
 6. change works
Microsoft Server OSWindows Server 2012Active DirectoryDomain Controller

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Shaun Vermaak

8/22/2022 - Mon
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Shaun Vermaak

Use AeroAdmin/Teamviewer and disjoin from domain with a remote session
masnrock

Your steps are fine, but if you're literally dealing with a difficult set of users.... I would recommend getting their managers involved.

3. I do not remember what CACHED "Domain Admin" or "Local Admin" users might be on really OLD machine, therefore I cannot rely on an old CACHED account ?
Kimputer answered this perfectly.
Shaun Vermaak

Except for that you need physical access to the computer or try to explain process to end-user
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John

That is why I said have the unit couriered back for service.
Shaun Vermaak

and why I said use AeroAdmin/Teamviewer etc.
serialband

Unless you're in Russia, I advise against AeroAdmin just because they copied TeamViewer's entire look and feel and are based in Russia.  If you're in Russia you probably should avoid TeamViewer because it's a US corporation.
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Shaun Vermaak

serialband

Yes, you've mentioned that a few times.  Nothing wrong with Remote Desktop sharing apps in general.  I just don't trust that Russian one that copied TeamViewer's look and feel.  First, it looks like theft of a legitimate product.  2nd, it's based in Russia, so not really trustworthy to the western world.
Shaun Vermaak

Yes, and I will continue to mention it
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