Cannot connect xp machine to NT Server

[Guest]

I am trying to connect some new XP machines to our NT Server but I cannot get
it to connect to our domain. I have managed to connect old XP Pro machines
without any fuss. I've tried the method of trying to connect via the
COMPUTER NAME section and CHANGE tab. When I go thru that and type our
domain name, it pops up with a box asking for user account and password which
is allowed to add computers to domain. I type this in, like I've done in the
past, and it gives an error, "the specified domain either does not exist or
cannot be found". Can somebody enlighten me on what's going wrong here.

Regards,

Alfie

 

[Guest]

Have ran into that before try using lmhosts file to add domain on xp
machine with ip, or try under admin tools to add the xp computer name on the
nt server then try to add the computer to the domain. hope this helps, xp
and NT 4 bad news

 

[Chuck]

I am trying to connect some new XP machines to our NT Server but I cannot get
it to connect to our domain. I have managed to connect old XP Pro machines
without any fuss. I've tried the method of trying to connect via the
COMPUTER NAME section and CHANGE tab. When I go thru that and type our
domain name, it pops up with a box asking for user account and password which
is allowed to add computers to domain. I type this in, like I've done in the
past, and it gives an error, "the specified domain either does not exist or
cannot be found". Can somebody enlighten me on what's going wrong here.

Regards,

Alfie

Alfie,

Check the DNS settings. Windows XP uses DNS to locate Domain Controllers.

1) Ensure that the XP clients are all configured to use the domain DNS server.
If you're using DHCP on your LAN, the DHCP server should point to the DNS
server.

2) Ensure the domain DNS server is configured to permit dynamic updates. Ensure
the DNS server points to itself as a DNS server.

3) For internet resolution, specify your ISP's DNS server not on the individual
clients, or on the DHCP server, but in the forwarders tab of the DNS server.

The following articles may provide more information:
Frequently Asked Questions About Windows 2000 DNS
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?id=291382
Setting Up the Domain Name System for Active Directory
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?id=237675
HOW TO: Configure DNS for Internet Access in Windows 2000
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?id=300202

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Cheers,
Chuck
Paranoia comes from experience - and is not necessarily a bad thing.
My email is AT DOT
actual address pchuck sonic net.

 

[Tom]

I am trying to connect some new XP machines to our NT Server but I cannot get
it to connect to our domain. I have managed to connect old XP Pro machines
without any fuss. I've tried the method of trying to connect via the
COMPUTER NAME section and CHANGE tab. When I go thru that and type our
domain name, it pops up with a box asking for user account and password which
is allowed to add computers to domain. I type this in, like I've done in the
past, and it gives an error, "the specified domain either does not exist or
cannot be found". Can somebody enlighten me on what's going wrong here.

Regards,

Alfie