How to Delete a Domain from a Computer
A Windows machine can be configured to join a domain. Once the machine has joined a domain, it shows in the drop-down list of places the user can log in. If the computer is no longer connected to a local network that has the domain, errors may pop up when the user boots the machine. For this reason, the administrator can remove the computer from the domain to speed up the boot process and eliminate the errors. Domain removal is accomplished in the computer's management settings.
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Instructions
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Right-click the "My Computer" icon on the Windows desktop. Select "Properties" from the list of menu items.
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Click the "Computer Name" tab in the properties window. This window displays the current computer name and domain information. In the second section, click the "Change" button.
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Enter a new name in the text box labeled "Computer Name." This step is optional, because you can keep the same computer name while removing it from the domain. However, you can change it to a more friendly name.
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Select "Workgroup" in the second section. Enter a name for the workgroup. This removes the computer from the domain and sets it as a part of a workgroup. If you are adding this computer to a workgroup in a home or small office network, ensure the name is the same as the other computers.
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Click the "Ok" button to save the settings. Reboot the machine. Windows XP is no longer a part of the local domain.
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