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using former work domain computer at home...

Discussion in 'Networking (Hardware & Software)' started by toiletduck, 2009/02/21.

  1. 2009/02/21
    toiletduck

    toiletduck Inactive Thread Starter

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    Hello,

    This is my first post to this site.

    My employer gave me a new computer and allowed me to take my old one (Dell Optiplex GX620 opertaing on XP) home. The computer was part of a domain, that for now I'll call "XXNET ".

    When I got the computer home and booted it up I still had to log in to "XXNET" domain as a login prompt came up. I did so, and all the software on the computer works fine, save IE. Well, not just IE, I guess I should say I have no connection to the internet at all.

    I suppose the computer is fooled because I'm logged into the domain, but not on it?? In the last week I've tried all the tricks I know (which admittedly is not much!) and am wondering what to do.

    Is there anything in IE I can change, or do I have to get off the domain? But if I do the latter, I guess I need to ensure I can still log onto the machine.

    Thanks so much in advance for any assistance!
     
  2. 2009/02/21
    Gandalf

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    While your company gave you the computer hardware, you need to find out if they are also giving your the license for the operating system (Windows).

    If they are, you need to get the license number from them. With the number, you can either get a replacement disc from Microsoft or even borrow a friends copy.

    If not, then you should get your own genuine copy of the Windows operating system.

    While the computer may be functional now, you may need the Installation disc to make the conversion from a work computer to a personal computer.

    Your ISP can tell you what changes need to be make to communicate via their service on your personal account.

    Hope that helps.
     

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  4. 2009/02/21
    TonyT

    TonyT SuperGeek Staff

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    What you'll have to do:
    0. take comp back to the office.
    1. create a new user account, a member of admin group.
    2. get domain admin password from admin at work.
    3. rt click My Comp > select Properties > Comp Name tab > Change button.
    4. Member of: Workgroup.

    You'll likely need the domain admin password to make this change.

    After you successfully chnage to a workgroup, login as the new user you created and remove the other user accounts. If have files in these other accounts copy them to your My Documents before deleting the account(s).

    There's no need to get involved w/ licensing UNLESS your company wants to use XP on a new comp that replaces the one given to you. The company already purchased the comp & operating system & they can do with it as they please. Even if they purchased a multi-user license of XP, they can give it to you so long as they don't use one of the licenses on a system that replaces the one they gave to you.

    Your ISP has no say in this matter.
     
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    ReggieB

    ReggieB Inactive Alumni

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    I'd suggest a small variation of this that I as a network admin would be happier to do:

    Ask a domain admin to log on to your computer and add your user account to the local Administrators group. Then log back in as yourself. You should then have admin rights on your computer.

    Or better - get a domain admin to reset the local Administrator account password to a secure password that you give them, and leave your account as it is.

    Or best - remove local Administrator add a new adminstrator account with a user name and password that you specify, and leave your account as it is.

    In the last two you then use the admin account to make any system changes and use your own account for day to day activities. That's best practice but I must admit most people would just give your personal account admin rights.
     
  6. 2009/02/22
    TonyT

    TonyT SuperGeek Staff

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    I'd suggested the user's own acount have admin rights so as to be able to take ownership of other accounts' files (needed data, docs, etc.) if necessary.
     
  7. 2009/02/22
    toiletduck

    toiletduck Inactive Thread Starter

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    Thanks for the advice!!

    I do have admin rights on that computer already as they set that up for me when I worked on that set. I'm running out now on vacation, but will take a crack at this on the other computer when I return next weekend. Thanks again.
     
  8. 2009/02/22
    Scott Smith

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    I wanted to add this to what was already discussed.

    The reason you can't surf the internet with your computer is most likely the IP information is still being pointed to your Work Domain controller which the laptop cant find now.
    Make sure your TCP/IP properties are set to obtain IP address automatically for IP address and DNS.

    You will probably find the automatic on DNS is un-ticked and your local domain info is manually entered.
     
  9. 2009/02/22
    toiletduck

    toiletduck Inactive Thread Starter

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    Scott Smith - if you ever make it to Boston, then I owe you a bottle of something.

    My trip was delayed by weather, so I am back home and checked out this thread more closely. I had admin powers on my computer and also had changed the set from Domain to Workplace a few days ago to no avail.

    It was the IP. I had a static IP on my set from work and hadn't thought to change it. I did as Scott suggested and all is well. Thanks a million!
     
  10. 2009/02/23
    Scott Smith

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    You got it!
     

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