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I have a pc on windows 7 and windows server 2003.

This is the only pc that has this problem. i know how to reattach back the domain to the pc , and i have to use local administrator account to do that.

But here's the catch. The Local Administrator account was disabled by the previous IT Supervisor.

Is there any workaround that i could use?

Steps i've tried :

1.Going to Server Manager and reset the PC account.

2.Tried to login to local Administrator without the Domain name infront.

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    Best thing to do, if authorized by your job and allowed to, is create a USB DOS Boot drive (such as RMPrepUSB) and reset the Local Administrator Password. This link should assist - rmprepusb.com/tutorials/… - Jul 13, 2015 at 2:49
  • if by resetting the local admin password , would the account be re-enabled? Jul 13, 2015 at 2:53
  • Correct - resetting the password to the admin account will allow you to login as the Local Administrator. You can then create a new password for this account or leave it blank Jul 13, 2015 at 2:57
  • Is this the same method with Hiren Boot? Jul 13, 2015 at 3:16
  • Yes - Any DOS boot where you can access profile registry files will allow you to reset a user account Jul 13, 2015 at 3:21

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As requested, here is the best way to solve the OP's problems:

Using a DOS application, such as Hirens or RMPrepUSB) you will be able to access the user profile registry list. From here, you are able to reset a local administrator account and clear the password. After a reboot, you will then be able to log into this administrator account.

Instructions to do this with RMPrepUSB is at the following link:

http://www.rmprepusb.com/tutorials/12---bootable-usb-drive-to-reset-windows-user-pasword

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You can skip removing and re-adding the PC to the domain with the following PowerShell command:

Test-ComputerSecureChannel -Credential example.com\admin -Repair

If you can log in as a user (non-admin), open a powershell console and type in that command. Change example.com\admin to the name of a domain admin account (and enter the username and password).

Normally I run this as a local admin and I honestly don't know if it will work when run as a regular user, but it's worth a try.

Note: Running this command means no need for a reboot, so it's handy for quickly fixing these trust relationships.

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  • Dear Sir , i could not even login to the PC as even the local admin or local user account has been disabled by the previous IT. Jul 13, 2015 at 3:01

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