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  1. August 23rd, 2004, 08:17 AM #1
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    Demote NT4 BDC???

    I need to demote a NT4 BDC to a member server without reinstalling the OS. I know that M$ says NO, but there is a tool (UPromote) that does it. The domain has 2 Win2K AD + 2 NT4 BDC. Unfortunately I need something that is free. Any suggestions anyone???
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  2. August 23rd, 2004, 08:46 AM #2
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    No suggestions...but I'd be all ears for that myself...
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  3. August 23rd, 2004, 11:04 AM #3
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    I'm pretty certain that a friend of mine had to do this once. I emailed him for details.
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  4. August 24th, 2004, 09:31 AM #4
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    I'm getting close, really close on this...
    As a matter of fact I have turned a NT4 (SP0) BDC into a standalone server...
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  5. August 24th, 2004, 10:43 AM #5
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    Fill me in when you've got the gusto!...
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  6. August 24th, 2004, 11:33 AM #6
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    Demoting PDC to BDC... using the registry: http://www.activeservers.com/Apps/KB/vitem.asp?ID=447


    Close...
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  7. August 24th, 2004, 11:52 AM #7
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    Not even, he wants to turn it into a member server, in essance demote a BDC to a stand alone...any other ideas?
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  8. August 24th, 2004, 12:04 PM #8
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    Well, since switching the value from 3 (PDC) to 2 (BDC) in that key works in changing the server role, perhaps there is another value to use for a member server.
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  9. August 24th, 2004, 12:08 PM #9
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    Quote Originally Posted by a d e p t
    Well, since switching the value from 3 (PDC) to 2 (BDC) in that key works in changing the server role, perhaps there is another value to use for a member server.
    Hmmmm...
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  10. August 24th, 2004, 12:09 PM #10
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    I'm getting close.. as a matter of fact i did it on a fresh (no SP) install, now I'm checking the implications...
    Indeed, it lies in the registry, but it has to be done with an offline registry editor... it won't let you do it while windows is running... still digging.
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  11. August 24th, 2004, 12:19 PM #11
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    Similar to what you're doing: http://www.experts-exchange.com/Oper..._20766956.html


    UPromote download: http://utools.com/download_prod.asp?download%5Fid=200
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  12. August 24th, 2004, 12:25 PM #12
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    The problem is that THEY won't spend ANY money for that...
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  13. August 24th, 2004, 12:43 PM #13
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    I downloaded the app and started the installation with ne referrences made to payment or registration. It may be an older version though.
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  14. August 24th, 2004, 12:50 PM #14
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    It will run in a demo mode unless you register it, tried it before getting into this registry hacking.
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  15. August 24th, 2004, 01:00 PM #15
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    Quote Originally Posted by a d e p t
    I downloaded the app and started the installation with ne referrences made to payment or registration. It may be an older version though.
    http://utools.com/product.asp?dept%5...0&pf%5Fid=2002

    $239 for unlimited license...$100 for single shot...
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