In the search box, type Computer Management and then launch the programLeft click once on the Start menu icon in menu bar and try in “computer management”. Select from list of search results “Computer management”.

In the “Computer Management” screen, select “Local Users and Groups, ” and then select “Users”.
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Please note: The password has to meet the university’s domain password complexity requirements of 14 characters or more.
Please remember the password you have previously selected. After removing your device from the Seton Hall University domain, the Technology Service Desk will not be able to reset the password for you.
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You must remember this password moving forward.
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Once the new password has been set, select OK.
Right click on the “Administrator” user entry and select “Properties”.

Make sure the Password never expires option has been actively checked. Click OK to exit the dialog.

Sign out of your computer.

On the Windows Login screen, select Other user

In the User name field, type .\administrator with the password you just created. Your computer name will display in Sign in to field. Hit Enter to log in.
In the Search box, type Control Panel System then launch the program.

Select Advanced system settings.

Select the Computer Name tab and select Change.

Select Workgroup, type WORKGROUP and select OK.

Select OK

Type Administrator and the password you have created. Select OK.

Select OK to restart the computer and then Restart Now

When machine restarts, enter password you chose to log in to Administrator account.
Go to C:\Users folder and look for your domain profile folder

Right click your profile folder, choose Send to - Desktop (create shortcut).

Your domain profile folder shortcut is now available on your new Desktop.

Double click the domain profile shortcut and Continue.
You have successfully removed the machine from the domain. You can access your previous data and files from the shortcut on your Desktop.