Adding computer to a domain

[Mark S]

Hello: One of my users has Windows Vista Home Premium. I want to add the
computer to my domain hosted by Windows 2003 small business server.

I cannot find the feature to add the computer to the domain. The usual
location is the "Computer name" tab of properties of "My Computer" in Windows
XP Professional.

I am new to Windows Vista.

Thank you, Mark

 

[Julio Giron]

Hi.

On WVista click on the Flag (left bottom of desk = start) there is a pop-up
menu like in WinXP the right-click on Computer and then in Properties and a
info window may appear beside the computer name and group is a link to
"change settings" there is the domain change or add feature.

i hope this will help you.

Best Regards,

Julio

 

[Mark S]

Hello, Julio.

There is a sentence in the windows field that reads, "Windows Vista home
premium cannot join a domain."

Which version of Windows Vista can I purchase to join my domain?

Thank you, Mark

 

[Julio Giron]

Well Mark,

the best version may be de Ultimate, it has all the network
gadgets of XP with the exception of netware networks, so if you have a
netware system it is better to stay in XP. This XP Ultimate is the one I
have and works OK.

BRegards, Julio.

 

[Mark S]

Hello, Julio.

Did you mean that I should purchase, "Windows Vista Ultimate"?

Thanks, Mark

 

[Julio Giron]

That's right Mark,

I really don't know if Home edition has all the network posibilities that
Ultimate has, so if you could still choose a version, it is better to have
the Ultimate Edition for any instance that may occur.

If there is any way I can help you do not hesitate to contact me.

Best Regards,

Julio

 

[Patrick Keenan]

Hello, Julio.

Did you mean that I should purchase, "Windows Vista Ultimate"?

Vista Business can also join domains.

HTH
-pk

 

[Mick Murphy]

Home Premium is not for joining a domain!

You need Business or Ultimate.

Just buy an upgrade disk; not a full retail disk(save some money!) I would
suggest Ultimate as Business does not have Media Center.

 

[Mick Murphy]

You gave him an incorrect answer!

Hi.

On WVista click on the Flag (left bottom of desk = start) there is a pop-up
menu like in WinXP the right-click on Computer and then in Properties and a
info window may appear beside the computer name and group is a link to
"change settings" there is the domain change or add feature.

i hope this will help you.

Best Regards,

Julio