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change computer name
Name: MET Date: September 23, 2002 at 05:13:56 Pacific OS: win2000 CPU/Ram: P3-1000/128
Comment:
my server is windows 2000 family server and i,m using domain ..... i rename one workstation which i connected (windows 2000 pro.) to the server but still when i search about the computer it,s showing the old name i don,t know why ??
Name: jc Date: September 23, 2002 at 08:27:55 Pacific
Reply:
MET...
You may have to go to the server and delete that workstation in "Computer Manager". I believe that workstation is holding on to the original SID that was created. Then reboot (cold) the workstation. (This is off the top of my head, so forgive is slightly incorrect. However, this should work) When I can verify, I'll repost if not correct. Have Fun !!!!
Summary: I wish to automate the changing of the computer names. I'm using Novell's ZenWorks to dynamically create the user. That username is the same name that the machine will need to be. I know using WSH y...
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