Trust relationship between workstation & primary domain failed

Active Directory
#1

Hi,

What is the correct method to reconnect a computer to the domain, I’ve seen various solutions.

  1. Use a local administrator account to log on to the computer.
  2. Select Start , press and hold (or right-click) Computer > Properties .
  3. Select Change settings next to the computer name.
  4. On the Computer Name tab, select Change .
  5. Under the Member of heading, select Workgroup , type a workgroup name, and then select OK .
  6. When you are prompted to restart the computer, select OK .
  7. On the Computer Name tab, select Change again.
  8. Under the Member of heading, select Domain , and then type the domain name.
  9. Select OK , and then type the credentials of the user who has permissions in the domain.
  10. When you are prompted to restart the computer, select OK .
  11. Restart the computer.

OR

Login to Active directory
Right click on the related computer and click Reset.
Does this solve the trust relationship?

What is the correct/best method?

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#2

Both basically do the same thing. You need to recreate the AD computer object. You can do this either on the client side or in AD. You can also delete the computer in AD and rejoin it to the domain.