How to unjoin workstation from non-existent domain

I have a laptop computer on my domain that is trying to synchronize offline
files to a domain controller that no longer exists, as well as synchronizing
successfully with the one that does exist. The offline icon is always in the
systray because of this. I have changed the synchronization options so it
doesn't actually try to synchronize to the old server, but it still wants to
be connected to it.

 

Did you try to take it out of both domains (old and new), reboot, and then
rejoin the new domain?

Costas

 

No I haven't. I guess I should be more clear. SBS is new to me; the last
network operating system I used was Novell Netware 4. How would I take the
computer out of any domain at all? I'm sure I could reconnect using
connectcomputer; I have done that before.

 

Rightclick on 'My Computer', select 'Properties', click on the 'Computer
Name' tab, and click 'Change'. Under 'Member of', it should have the
'Domain' radio button checked and below it the name of the domain. Click on
"Workgroup" and give it a name: eg 'Workgroup". It will ask you to enter
the Administrator credential and then restart the computer. After it
restarts you will be in computer mode. Use 'connectcomputer' to re-enter
the computer in the new domain.

Hope that helps

Costas

 

Costas,
Thanks for the help. The computer in question is a laptop that belongs to a
field staffer who connects through a vpn. I will try your suggestion the
next time the staffer is in the home office, and let you know the outcome.
Again, thanks!
Cessna125