Sounds like the previous DC hosting that domain was not demoted properly. To get rid of this rogue domain you need to clean up the AD metadata by using the NTDSUTIL. The term for this is "Orphaned Domain" for step by step instructions try the following KB article. http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;q230306 Good luck mate -----Original Message----- From: Scott Skrogstad [mailto:scott@xxxxxxxxxx] Sent: 05 April 2004 16:34 To: windows2000@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [windows2000] can't delete domain I have a domain floating around in my active directory. I can't find where to delete it. I was created by my previous counterpart. Any ideas ? Scott ******************************************************** This Weeks Sponsor StressedPuppy.com Games Feeling stressed out? Check out our games to relieve your stress. http://www.StressedPuppy.com ******************************************************** To Unsubscribe, set digest or vacation mode or view archives use the below link. http://thethin.net/win2000list.cfm