Remote Computer's administration

[Brian23]

I have a computer running up in the attic with Win2k pro. I need to add another user to windows' list of users so that I can connect my new PC to the network. Is it possible to do this remotely from some other PC in my house?

 

[RGN]

is there some kind of remote contol software on it? Is it part of a domain?

 

[Brian23]

No, no domain and no, no VNC/Netmeeting.

 

[Brian23]

Is it possible for me to somehow log in and add a user? Anyone know?

 

[dakata24]

both running win2k?

create a customized mmc and add the computer management snapin.

start --> run --> mmc

Console --> Add/Remove Snap-in --> Add --> Computer Management --> Add Attic Computer --> Close --> Ok

 

[RGN]

Originally posted by: Brian23
No, no domain and no, no VNC/Netmeeting.

your kidding anout netmeeting right? DON't run that if you value security....



dakata24: Nice, I didn't know about that... Adding a snapin for another PC is cool.

 

[Ameesh]

Originally posted by: dakata24
both running win2k?

create a customized mmc and add the computer management snapin.

start --> run --> mmc

Console --> Add/Remove Snap-in --> Add --> Computer Management --> Add Attic Computer --> Close --> Ok

this is the easiest way, alot of the snapins support rpc.

 

[dakata24]

you'll need to connect to the mmc you just created as an admin.. if you use the same login/pass for both pcs, you shouldnt have to do anything. if it's the same login/different pass, change the pass on your pc to the one in the attic.. if they're completey different login/pass, just create an admin account that mimics the login/pass from the attic pc.

if it's a completely different login/pass, save the mmc console somewhere like the desktop.. right-click and do a "Run-as" and login as the admin account you just created..

i tried using the admin account on my other pc, PCNAME\Username but i get an error.. been a while since i messed around with win2k... ah well. it's friday.. dont want to figure anything out..