How Manually Removing A Domain Controller Server
Thank to: https://argonsys.com/ Use of DCPROMO is still the proper way to remove a DC server in an Active Directory infrastructure. The following video provides an example of these steps: Certain situations, such as server crash or failure of the DCPROMO option, require manual removal of the DC from the system by cleaning up the servers metadata. The following detailed steps will help you accomplish this: Removing metadata via Active Directory Users and Computers Log in to DC server as Domain/Enterprise administrator and navigate to Server Manager > Tools > Active Directory Users and Computers Expand the Domain > Domain Controllers Right click on the Domain Controller you need to manually remove and click D elete Click Yes to confirm within the Active Directory Domain Services dialog box In next dialog box, select This Domain Controller is permanently offline and can no longer be demoted using the Active Directory Domain Services Installation Wizard (DCPROMO) and click