workgroup name change

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Multitech

we have a windows 2000 server file server. we changed the workgroup name and
now we cannot login using the administrator credentials.
 
Multitech said:
we have a windows 2000 server file server. we changed the workgroup name
and
now we cannot login using the administrator credentials.
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I suspect that this machine was previously joined to a
domain. You must now use the password that goes with
one of the local admin accounts.
 
Are you logging into the correct "user"

try put the old work group name in front of the user name separated by
backslash.
 
it has always been a file server. this is the only username & pswd we have. i
tried by adding the old group name to the username but it did not work.
i can log in to it thru terminal server with a user level security but not
as the administrator.
 
Log in via TS, then start a Command Prompt. Now type this
command:
net user Administrator
What date does the "Last logon" report?

BTW, having a single admin account on a PC or server is
equivalent to having a single set of keys for your car. Sooner
or later you will be caught out.
 
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