I have one windows xp machine that can not find the domain controller. I am
sitting at another xp machine and typing this so I do not believe there is a
problem with the domain. If i do an ipconfig/all on the machine that i am
trying to take off a workgroup and add to the domain it comes back wiht the
correct ip address, defaault gateway and dns servers.
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
If that doesn't help, provide ipconfig information for the problem computer, and
for the working computer.
Start - Run - "cmd" - Type "ipconfig /all >c:\ipconfig.txt" into the command
window. Open Notepad, make sure that Format - Word Wrap is NOT checked!, open
file c:\ipconfig.txt, copy and paste entire contents into your next post.
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Cheers,
Chuck
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