AD: Rename computer objects
· Administrator: Command prompt
c:\>netdom renamecomputer OLD-NAME /NewName:NEW-NAME /UserD:your.username /PasswordD:your.password /Force /Reboot
· Administrator: PowerShell
PS C:\> Rename-Computer –NewName NEW-OC –ComputerName OLD-pc –Force – Restart
Requirements
- Target computer (to be renamed) must be turned ON
- Your account must have the required privilege to rename computer objects target computer will reboot with 30 seconds.
- Ensure user are fully aware & are able to save their work accordingly
- Always use the above method !!! Never Manually rename computers as this will cause orphaned computer objects in active directory
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