Joining a domain

[Chris Z]

Hi all,

I have a Windows XP Pro system that I want to setup to
join my corporate domain. However, when I go into the
system properties to join the domain, I am only given the
option to join a workgroup. If there are any suggestions
as to how I can setup the system for a domain, I would
really appreciate hearing them. Thanks in advance!!!

Sincerely,
Chris Z.

 

[allan grossman [mvp]]

Hi, Chris -

If you right-click "My Computer" and select Properties --

Computer Name and then click the button next to 'To

rename this computer or join a domain, click Change' you
should be able to do what you're trying to do.

In order to join the domain the *machine* needs an
account as well as the user.

Good luck -

 

[Chris Z.]

Hi Allan,

Thank you for the information, but I am only given the
option to join a workgroup, not a domain. Is there a
setting that I am missing? I'm somewhat confused.

Chris

 

[Guest]

Hi Chris

check if the service "computer browser" is running. On my box sometimes this is not the case (I don't know the reason though) and starting it manually re-enables the "join domain" option

Nino

----- Chris Z. wrote: ----

Hi Allan

Thank you for the information, but I am only given the
option to join a workgroup, not a domain. Is there a
setting that I am missing? I'm somewhat confused

Chri