Logon to Win2KPro after changing from domain to workgroup

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JayB

I changed my computer from a domain to a workstation and
received a message saying welcome to the workgroup and a
requirement to restart the system. After restarting the
system I was brought back to the Windows 2000Pro logon
screen with my User Name and Password. After typing in
the password, I received the following error: "The
system could not log you on. Make sure the user name and
domain name are correct. Then type your password
again." It appears that Windows 2000 Pro still thinks
the system is on a domain, even though we can see the
system on the workgroup. It will not let me bypass this
logon and will not start Windows 2000 Pro. I have called
the manufacturer, Microsoft Customer support and have
tried rebooting from every option available in Safe
Mode. Please help!!!
 
Hi,

You need to log on with the local Administrator account (the password was
set during Windows Setup). Since you are no longer part of the domain,
domain user names and passwords aren't available

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