To start the server in Safe Mode = In the safe mode I have to logon too. ...as this will not then interrogate the domain SAM. = I don't understand what/who is SAM? You may also create a virtual server on another machine, join it to the domain, DCPromo it, and then modify the domain settings that way= Even if I found another Machine, I dont't think I know the Domain name, and DCPromo etc = ??? Color = Quote Thanx for the Reaction