What the heck is Account Unknown doing in my DC?

From: James W. Long (JamesLong_at_wowway.com)
Date: 07/12/04 

Date: Mon, 12 Jul 2004 16:38:10 -0400

Hi All,

There is "Account Unknown" profile listed on my DC under
control panel->system->user profiles. Can I delete it safely?

This box has always been a domain controller.
There is no local account on it.

First it was a Win NT 4.0 Server PDC with DNS,
Then it was upgraded to Win 2000 Adv Server
and DCPROMO'd as a AD DC with integrated
AD DNS.

I am wondering if the unknown account was left over
from before it was DCPROMO'd?

If this is some bogus acount
that can go away in the name of security
then I am willing, but only as long as it will
not destroy this installation or my
beloved administrators account.

How do I tell?

Thank you,
       James W. Long

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