How do log on to a domain??

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At home I have a router, some Pc's ( all running XP) and a few network hubs/
switches. I now wish to be able to log on to diffrent PC's using a domain but
when i go to System Properties -> Computer name the Network Name button is
disabled, and when I go to re-name computer the Domain radio button is also
disabled. PLEASE help me as I am deparate!!
 
djmorf said:
At home I have a router, some Pc's ( all running XP) and a few network hubs/
switches. I now wish to be able to log on to diffrent PC's using a domain but
when i go to System Properties -> Computer name the Network Name button is
disabled, and when I go to re-name computer the Domain radio button is also
disabled. PLEASE help me as I am deparate!!
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I suppose you know that XP HE cannot join a domain.
 
As Bob has noted, you cannot join Windows XP Home Edition to a domain. And
in any case, you cannot join any domain with Windows XP Professional Edition
unless your computer is connected to the network with the domain you wish to
join.

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