In IU's Active Directory, what is the correct way to rename groups?

Note: The following information is intended for registered local support providers (LSPs) at Indiana University. If you are an LSP and have questions regarding the information in this document, contact LSP Services at  lsps@iu.edu ; otherwise, contact your campus Support Center.

To rename groups in Indiana University's Active Directory:

1. Open Active Directory Users and Computers. For instructions, see In the IU Active Directory, how do I manage groups?
   
   
2. Find the group you want to rename. Right-click the group and select Rename.
   
   
3. Type the new name for the group and press Enter.
   
   
4. A box titled Rename Group will pop up. Under "Group name:", the new group name should be listed. You must then type the new group name again under the box titled "Group name (pre-Windows 2000):". Then click OK.

If you do not change the pre-Windows 2000 group name, you could have difficulty accessing and using the group in the future.

If you have already renamed your group, but did not change the pre-Windows 2000 name, there is an alternate way to set the pre-Windows 2000 group name. Follow these steps:

1. Open Active Directory Users and Computers. For instructions, see In the IU Active Directory, how do I manage groups?
   
   
2. Find the group you want to fix. Right-click the group and select Properties.
   
   
3. In the box that pops up, find the box next to "Group name (pre-Windows 2000):", and type the correct name of the group. Then click OK.

Also see:

• In Active Directory, what are the differences between universal, global, and domain local groups?
• In Microsoft Active Directory, what are security and distribution groups?
• What is the Microsoft Management Console?
• In the Microsoft Management Console, how do I add a snap-in?
• In the IU Active Directory, how do I create groups?
• In the IU Active Directory, how do I manage groups?
• At IU, in the ADS Domain, how should I search for users, groups, computers, and other ADS objects?