Logging into XP w/ Domain Accounts

[Dave Z]

Used to be able to Login with Domain Accounts, now can
only use the local admin. Tried removing and re-adding
the machine to the domain. Then removed the machine, re-
named it, then re-added it to the domain again. Still no
dice. I can see all the user profiles after logging in as
the local admin. Tried deleting one profile and re-
creating it, but I'm told AGAIN that I can't login. Says
the password is incorrect. Which isn't true. I'm able to
log into other machines on the domain with these user
accounts no problem. Any idea what would be causing this
problem and/or how I can remedy it? Any help is much
appreciated.

-Dave

 

[David H. Lipman]

The machine name must be in the NT Domain.

Put the platform into a WORKGROUP then reboot. When rebooted, add the platform to the
Domain and using an administrative Domain account, name and password you will then need to
reboot again. Once done, you will be able to login to the NT Domain.

The above is done by Right Clicking on "My Computer" and choosing Properties --> Computer
name --> change

The above is NOT possible if you are not a Domain Admin or if you can't obtain a Domain
Admin or use a Domain Admin's account.

In addition:
Please read the post prior to yours entitled: "WARNING" by William Moore

Dave



| Used to be able to Login with Domain Accounts, now can
| only use the local admin. Tried removing and re-adding
| the machine to the domain. Then removed the machine, re-
| named it, then re-added it to the domain again. Still no
| dice. I can see all the user profiles after logging in as
| the local admin. Tried deleting one profile and re-
| creating it, but I'm told AGAIN that I can't login. Says
| the password is incorrect. Which isn't true. I'm able to
| log into other machines on the domain with these user
| accounts no problem. Any idea what would be causing this
| problem and/or how I can remedy it? Any help is much
| appreciated.
|
| -Dave
|

 

[Guest]

Check to see that your win servers are the correct ones
(run ipconfig /all to get these #) If the computer is
trying to hit the wrong wins server you will get the
password error.

Contact your administrator to find out the correct
settings (or compare with another working comptuer) if
needed then contact to get help with resetting.