change dc to standalone?

[derson]

i am trying to use dcpromo to change a dc (win2k sp3) to a stand alone as the whole AD is screwed unfortunately i cant do this as it fails to access the enterprise admin account as the dc isn'y working??? i simply want to recreate the domain again from scatch but dont want to format etc
any help greatlt appreciated as i have spent a long time building these servers
derson

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[MattWray]

You would need to DCPROMO and demote the server first, then repromote it and create your new Domain again...

Thanks,

Matt Wray
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[derson]

thanks for getting back the problemis when i try and do this but it fails because the "rpc locater cannot be found" although this is started?
thanks again

"Computer games don't affect kids; I mean, if Pac-Man affected us as
kids, we'd all be running around in darkened rooms, munching magic pills
and listening to repetitive electronic music."

 

[MattWray]

Is this the only DC? And you have specified that it is the last DC in the Domain when demoting?

Thanks,

Matt Wray
MCSE, MCSA, MCP, CCNA

http://www.sss-steel.com

 

[derson]

yes thats right i have finally demoted change to workgropu and recreated domain dns etc ansd still ahve the same problems although i can signon to the domain locally no one else can ad i cannot open anyAD tools in mmc ?? i gues it must be a dns problem?

"Computer games don't affect kids; I mean, if Pac-Man affected us as
kids, we'd all be running around in darkened rooms, munching magic pills
and listening to repetitive electronic music."

 

[MattWray]

If you can sign on to the Domain locally, it sounds like it is working... Until you say you cannot open AD users and computers. If you go to a Run command and run DSA.MSC does it open? If not, what error message are you receiving?

Thanks,

Matt Wray
MCSE, MCSA, MCP, CCNA

http://www.sss-steel.com

 

[derson]

thanks for all your help have tried everyhting and even after deciding to rebuild NTDSUTIL couldnt get rid of the domain so i have completley rebuilt from format.. ahh what fun!!

"Computer games don't affect kids; I mean, if Pac-Man affected us as
kids, we'd all be running around in darkened rooms, munching magic pills
and listening to repetitive electronic music."