how can I join a Domain with XP Home?

[lenny]

Hi,
Is there any way that I can join a domain with XP Home? I notice that I can
only change the workgroup name. I am trying to set up a link to Exchange
Server for a shared calendar system and want outlook to connect without
having to type in the password everytime so I need to join the same domain
as the server. Do i need to upgrade to XP Pro to do this or is there a work
around or download?
Cheers
Lenny

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

Q. "Is there any way that I can join a domain with XP Home?"

A. No. Only XP Pro can join a domain. You'll need to upgrade.

Windows XP Comparison Guide
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/home/howtobuy/choosing2.mspx

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

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| Hi,
| Is there any way that I can join a domain with XP Home? I notice that I can
| only change the workgroup name. I am trying to set up a link to Exchange
| Server for a shared calendar system and want outlook to connect without
| having to type in the password everytime so I need to join the same domain
| as the server. Do i need to upgrade to XP Pro to do this or is there a work
| around or download?
| Cheers
| Lenny

 

[Malke]

Hi,
Is there any way that I can join a domain with XP Home? I notice that
I can only change the workgroup name. I am trying to set up a link to
Exchange Server for a shared calendar system and want outlook to
connect without having to type in the password everytime so I need to
join the same domain as the server. Do i need to upgrade to XP Pro to
do this or is there a work around or download?
Cheers
Lenny

You cannot join a domain with XP Home. You can use domain resources.
Here's a good link about it:

http://www.wown.com/j_helmig/wxphdoms.htm

Malke

 

[Ron Bogart]

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Hi,
Is there any way that I can join a domain with XP Home? I notice that
I can only change the workgroup name. I am trying to set up a link to
Exchange Server for a shared calendar system and want outlook to
connect without having to type in the password everytime so I need to
join the same domain as the server. Do i need to upgrade to XP Pro to
do this or is there a work around or download?
Cheers
Lenny

To enable joining a Domain, you will need to upgrade to XP Pro.

 

[lenny]

thanks loads to both of you!

You cannot join a domain with XP Home. You can use domain resources.
Here's a good link about it:

http://www.wown.com/j_helmig/wxphdoms.htm

Malke
--
MS MVP - Windows Shell/User
Elephant Boy Computers
www.elephantboycomputers.com
"Don't Panic!"

 

[Bruce Chambers]

Hi,
Is there any way that I can join a domain with XP Home? I notice
that
I can only change the workgroup name. I am trying to set up a link
to
Exchange Server for a shared calendar system and want outlook to
connect without having to type in the password everytime so I need
to
join the same domain as the server. Do i need to upgrade to XP Pro
to
do this or is there a work around or download?
Cheers
Lenny

WinXP Home is not designed to, nor can it truly be made to, join a
WinNT, Win2K or Win2K3 domain.

Windows XP Comparison Guide
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/home/howtobuy/choosing2.asp

Which Edition Is Right for You
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/whichxp.asp

However, domain resources, such as shared folders on the servers,
or printers, can be manually accessed by properly authenticated users
on WinXP Home machines.

--

Bruce Chambers

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