Can't delete computer account

Hi there...
Setting up a mac mini server to work as a primary domain controller.
I added a machine to the domain, which failed (something to do with can't get RID of user)...
Now when I try to add the computer again (windows 7 PC), I get an error that it can't be done as a PC with this name already exists on the domain. Which is fine.
When I go into Workgroup manager, I see the PC that has been added : ramon$
When click the delete button, I get prompted that the computer will be deleted and that this action isn't reversible. All good so far.
However, when I press the refresh account, the computer name shows up again in the list. And sure enough, I can not re-add the windows PC to the domain, as I'm getting an error that it already exists.
Anyone familiar with this issue? I can not see any errors anywhere, and Console doesn't show any useful error.
Thanks
JY

jyavenard wrote:
Hi there...
Setting up a mac mini server to work as a primary domain controller.
I added a machine to the domain, which failed (something to do with can't get RID of user)...
Now when I try to add the computer again (windows 7 PC), I get an error that it can't be done as a PC with this name already exists on the domain. Which is fine.
When I go into Workgroup manager, I see the PC that has been added : ramon$
When click the delete button, I get prompted that the computer will be deleted and that this action isn't reversible. All good so far.
However, when I press the refresh account, the computer name shows up again in the list. And sure enough, I can not re-add the windows PC to the domain, as I'm getting an error that it already exists.
Anyone familiar with this issue? I can not see any errors anywhere, and Console doesn't show any useful error.
Thanks
JY
Try the following -
1. In Workgroup Manager go to preferences and turn on the "Show All Records tab and Inspector"
2. Click on the target symbol that now shows up next to the User/Group/Computers/Computer Groups choices
3. In the drop down menu choose "Computers"
4. You will now have a list of all the computers, find the one you want to delete and select it.
5. Now press the delete Icon at the top of the window.

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