joining a domain in XP home

[marc]

Im trying to add a XP computer to a domain I just set
up. Usually I go to My computer properties/computer name
and change the domain. For this one...I can only change
the workgroup, and I dont see anything under 'users' in
the control panel...any thoughts?

thanks,
Marc (e-mail address removed)

 

[Gary Tsang]

Hi,

Unfortunately with Windows XP Home, you're unable to join a domain as it's
one of the limitations of the "Home" version.
You'll need to get Windows XP Pro to join a domain.

 

[Guest]

I did not know that... In the "home" version, under computer management/properties/computer name it does state a domain...Im surprised there is no way to change that

Marc (e-mail address removed)

 

[Lanwench [MVP - Exchange]]

I did not know that... In the "home" version, under computer
management/properties/computer name it does state a domain...Im
surprised there is no way to change that.

XP Home cannot join a domain. It can belong to a workgroup only. The answer
is to get XP Pro.

 

[Eric Cross [MVP]]

Windows XP Home Edition cannot join a domain, Marc as Lanwench says. It can
however connect to domain resources. For more details, see the following
links.

Why Windows XP Professional is Best for Domain-Based Networks
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/home/evaluation/overviews/joindommore.asp

Windows XP Home : Accessing data on a Domain Server
http://www.wown.com/j_helmig/wxphdoms.htm

Windows XP in a Domain Environment
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/home/evaluation/overviews/xpindomain.asp

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