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by kanz

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Platform:Windows 2000.

I m using winodows 2000 server as my primary domain controller. When I try to change the domain from the System property page. I find the button is disabled. How can rename my domain (without reinstalling)
_Kannan

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by raisahmed

Pleas note that the Domain Name can only be changed by uninstalling the active directory service.

To demote the server
1. Click Start and then click Run.
2. In Open, type dcpromo.

Running the Active Directory Installation wizard will demote this server to be a member server
or stand-alone server depending on what type of domain controller this is. Before you proceed,
be sure there are no dependent servers connected to this server.

After restarting the server install active directory by running the command "dcpromo" and change domain name as desired. After completion of directory service you need to restart the server once again.

by reference

Answer number one is absolutely correct, let me just input this, if you demote the server (remove AD) you will lose all your users and shares.
They will have to be recreated after you promote back to AD.

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