Windows XP domain logon

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We have a network setup of PCs as peer to peer with a domain server. I do not
want to add these PCs to the domain, I have my reasons if your wondering.

I like to create a .bat file to automate the logon credentials for these PCs
to logon the domain. Does anyone know of a way of doing this?

I had the thought of using NET LOGON, but it not part of Windows XP OS. I
believe this was a Windows 98 thing.

Thank you in advance!

OP

 

[Robert L \(MS-MVP\)]

I am sure I understand your request. But if you use net sue \\servername
/u:domain\username, that should create domain credential for you.

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[Lanwench [MVP - Exchange]]

We have a network setup of PCs as peer to peer with a domain server.
I do not want to add these PCs to the domain, I have my reasons if
your wondering.

I'll bet they can be easily rebutted!

I like to create a .bat file to automate the logon credentials for
these PCs to logon the domain. Does anyone know of a way of doing
this?

I had the thought of using NET LOGON, but it not part of Windows XP
OS. I believe this was a Windows 98 thing.

Thank you in advance!

OP

You can use a batch file in their computer's program menu\startup, which
maps a drive and prompts for credentials:

net use * /del
net use x: \\server\share userOMAIN\username [note that they will need to
enter their domain password here....unless you want to type it in the batch
file, which is ill-advised]
net use y: \\server\anothershare
net use z: \\server\yetanothershare

.....but really, there are so many disadvantages to this configuration, it
would take a long time to enumerate them. If you wish to disclose your
reasons for wanting to maintain this setup, I'm sure someone will be able to
help you out so you can achieve your goals, and still maintain a manageable
network.