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Connectivity Problem in Windows XP Home

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by imranmcse

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I have a 1000 computers network running all windows 2000. I have installed windows 2000 advanced server as a DC.So at my office there is a new maching comes installed windows XP home edition. But when i wanna connect it to Domain. There is no any option in windows XP home edition from there may i join it to domain. Please tell me that may i connect XP to domain is it possible. If yes then how.

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by ann777

You cannot connect XP Home Edition to a domain. You need to upgrade to XP Professional.

by dfields

Anna is correct. But also note that if you upgrade to Pro make sure you convert the file system to NTFS -- domain controllers will like you better.

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