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Hello All,
I have windows 2000 advanced server and a xp workstation. On the workstation I have the active directory module so that I can access the server's active directory information from my workstation. I can change passwords, disable accounts, etc. However I find I can't change the description of a computer from here though. I have to log on to the server and go to active directory from there. Is there a reason I can't do it from my workstation? Is there a way to do it? It is a pain going to the server for little stuff like that. Also, how about group policy? I can't do it from my workstation either. Everything else seems to work (except of course for exchange tasks).
 
You can; Control Panel|Admin Tools|Computer Management|Action|Connect to
another computer then Properties|Computer Name

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Dave Patrick ....Please no email replies - reply in newsgroup.
Microsoft MVP [Windows NT/2000 Operating Systems]
Microsoft Certified Professional [Windows 2000]
http://www.microsoft.com/protect


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Hello All,
I have windows 2000 advanced server and a xp workstation. On the
workstation I have the active directory module so that I can access the
server's active directory information from my workstation. I can change
passwords, disable accounts, etc. However I find I can't change the
description of a computer from here though. I have to log on to the server
and go to active directory from there. Is there a reason I can't do it from
my workstation? Is there a way to do it? It is a pain going to the server
for little stuff like that. Also, how about group policy? I can't do it
from my workstation either. Everything else seems to work (except of course
for exchange tasks).
 
I just tried that way; but it only adds the computer description to the
local computer and not into active directory for the whole network. THe
same is locally on my workstation and I change my own computers description
locally, it doesn't change it over the network in active directory.
 
Some thoughts:
- you can manage AD from XP station if you install adminpak for W2k3;
- you must register dsfolder.dll to browse AD as 'regsvr32 dsfolder.dll' -
copy the file from W2k SP4;
- computer description in Network and AD might differ.
 
Install terminal services on the server in remote control mode, then use
remote desktop connection in accessories/communications to start a session.

Like vnc, but less flickery and remote clipboard. Make sure you log out when
done though.

Geophelps.

Robert said:
I just tried that way; but it only adds the computer description to the
local computer and not into active directory for the whole network. THe
same is locally on my workstation and I change my own computers
description locally, it doesn't change it over the network in active
directory.

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Robert Cohen
A legend in his own mind
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Dave Patrick said:
You can; Control Panel|Admin Tools|Computer Management|Action|Connect to
another computer then Properties|Computer Name

--
Regards,

Dave Patrick ....Please no email replies - reply in newsgroup.
Microsoft MVP [Windows NT/2000 Operating Systems]
Microsoft Certified Professional [Windows 2000]
http://www.microsoft.com/protect


:
Hello All,
I have windows 2000 advanced server and a xp workstation. On the
workstation I have the active directory module so that I can access the
server's active directory information from my workstation. I can change
passwords, disable accounts, etc. However I find I can't change the
description of a computer from here though. I have to log on to the server
and go to active directory from there. Is there a reason I can't do it from
my workstation? Is there a way to do it? It is a pain going to the server
for little stuff like that. Also, how about group policy? I can't do it
from my workstation either. Everything else seems to work (except of course
for exchange tasks).
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