Error When Removing Orphaned Domain from Active Directory

hi all,

when try remove how remove orphaned domains active directory not successful.

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/230306

kindly , suggest.

error

hi,

please try below operation have test:

you need select server in ntdsutil using 'select server <no>' (<no> = number of dc), use 'remove selected server' command. prior this, need select site & domain in server resides well.

follow below articles performing metadata cleanup dcs:
how remove data in active directory after unsuccessful domain controller demotion
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/216498

delete failed dcs active directory
http://www.petri.co.il/delete_failed_dcs_from_ad.htm
please note: since web site not hosted microsoft, link may change without notice. microsoft not guarantee accuracy of information.

after offline dcs have been cleaned up, perform metadata offline domain.

best regards,

alvin wang

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