Set workgroup from command line?

[Maelstorm]

Is there a way to set the workgroup and DNS domain suffix from the command line?

Edited May 23, 2006 by Maelstorm

[cancerface]

Hi, I wrote a small tool that can change the workgroup and the netbios name. The details can be found in this thread. Although my tool provides a GUI you can use a timeout option to make it work unattended.

I think you can change the workgoroup using WMI from a command prompt (not tested):

wmic ComputerSystem Set Workgroup= "NewWorkGroup"

There is also a utility called compname.exe which changes the computer name but I am not sure if it changes the DNS suffix or just the NetBIOS name.

Hope this helps

CF

[Maelstorm]

Thanks for the reply.

After I posted, I found some code on Microsoft's website that I can write into an application to do what I want. I'll post it here when I finish it. My final goal with this is to have a system where you have an ini file on a floppy and then have a program read that ini file and make the changes. One DVD for many computers, but each one needs it's own floppy though.

I guess it works kinda like your tool, but mine will not be interactive.

Edited May 23, 2006 by Maelstorm