How to rename the W2K AD Administrator account

From: Woodsy (Woodsy_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 03/30/05 

Date: Wed, 30 Mar 2005 03:37:04 -0800

I have read several articles on how best to rename the Administrator account
in W2K AD and some say use a GPO and others say just right click on the
account and rename it.

What is the prefered option or do I need to do them both?

Thanks,
Paul

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