Network connectivity at startup

[dc]

Windows XP SP2 connecting to a Doamin; Windows 2003 and 2000 domain
controllers. When the workstation is started and user starts to logon as
soon as the logon screen appears, the logon script, group policy and other
domain/network associated functions fail. But if the users lets the machine
run for a few minutes after the logon screen appears and then logs on, then
all is well. It seems like some services (must be network related services)
are not started when the logon screen appears.

Any suggestions as to how to make the logon prompt appear only after all
services are started. Or any other suggestions to resolve this issue will be
greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance

 

[Pegasus \(MVP\)]

Windows XP SP2 connecting to a Doamin; Windows 2003 and 2000 domain
controllers. When the workstation is started and user starts to logon as
soon as the logon screen appears, the logon script, group policy and other
domain/network associated functions fail. But if the users lets the machine
run for a few minutes after the logon screen appears and then logs on, then
all is well. It seems like some services (must be network related services)
are not started when the logon screen appears.

Any suggestions as to how to make the logon prompt appear only after all
services are started. Or any other suggestions to resolve this issue will be
greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance

Are these workstations connected via a wireless network?

 

[dc]

No.

Are these workstations connected via a wireless network?

 

[Pegasus \(MVP\)]

In this case there is probably something wrong with your network
setup. Delaying the logon process until network connectivity is
available would only cure the symptoms, not the cause.

If you're on DHCP then maybe the workstations are unable
to get an IP address when they ask for one. I would put a few
PCs on a fixed address to see if this solves the problem.

 

[dc]

I have Folder Redirection, logon scripts, etc. Just read this article about
Always wait for the network at computer startup and logon policy setting
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/pr...ons/bcdd67d0-54e8-4ad1-b6d5-fea840e0f1d3.mspx. I
will make the change in my group policy and see if that makes a difference.

 

[dc]

Yep....that sorted things out. All is well now.

Cheers