How do I remove a domain from an old work computer?

I've been given an old notebook from work. Is there any way I can sever the default domain so I can get the computer set up as part of my home network, short of completely reinstalling XP? My own user account has administrator priviliges. When I try to add a new user account with a new domain it won't allow it.





Basically I just want to turn it into a home computer rather than a work computer without having to reinstall everything.

How do I remove a domain from an old work computer?
If you have administrator access, right-click My Computer and choose Properties. Click the Computer Name tab, then the Change button. It should currently have the Domain radio button selected. Select the Workgroup radio button, give it a Workgroup name, then click OK all the way out. It will prompt for a restart. After that, you should be ready to go.
Reply:right click on the My Computer icon and select properties. Select the Computer Name tabe and then press the Change button. In the lower half of the box that pops up select the radio button next to Workgroup.





If by "my own user account" you mean you have an account on the current domain with administrator privileges, make sure you create a LOCAL account before you do this. If you remove the computer from the domain your "own user name" may not work, depending on how you have it set up.
Reply:You can only add domains if you have a domain sever for the domain connected. You need your works IT to use domain access to set up a local admin account on the machine for you, then on login select the machine instead of the domain.