Thanks Glenn, This was what I was after. Will let you guys know who it goes. Ta Dave "Sullivan, Glenn" <GSullivan@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: Install Win2K on new server, same name. DCPromo, some domain info. Reboot in Directory Services Restore Mode. Restore directory authoritatively, and restore SYSvol. reboot Cross fingers and Duck... ;-) Glenn Sullivan, MCSE+I MCDBA David Clark Company Inc. --------------------------------- From: windows2000-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:windows2000-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Dave stevens Posted At: Tuesday, March 28, 2006 9:24 AM Posted To: Windows 2000 Conversation: [windows2000] Restoring a windows 2000 dc Subject: [windows2000] Restoring a windows 2000 dc Hi Guys, Here is the scenario. 1 windows 2000 dc, just crashed beyond repair. Got good backups How do I get the domain up and running again. There was only one DC in the domain. Anyone got steps. We are running this through as part of our disaster recovery plan. Ta Dave --------------------------------- Yahoo! Messenger with Voice. Make PC-to-Phone Calls to the US (and 30+ countries) for 2¢/min or less. --------------------------------- Blab-away for as little as 1¢/min. Make PC-to-Phone Calls using Yahoo! Messenger with Voice.