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I just installed Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit OS.

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by tigreguy

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I am unable to connect to my domain using my correct credentials. The error msg reads as follows: The following error occurred attempting to join the domain ""

An attempt to resolve the DNS name of a domain controller in the domain being joined has failed........
I am sure you don't need me to go on further.
Is there anyone out there who has experienced the same problem and found a resolution?
I also noticed that Remote Desktop Connection listed in Control Panel RemoteApp and Desktop Connections now states that the connection must be in format https//.......
Ok why the https?.....Remote Desktop Connection in the past never use to need the s.
Is there a fix for this? Has anybody run into this and found a resolution for this either?

Thanks,
Tony I

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by seanferd

"An attempt to resolve the DNS name of a domain controller in the domain being joined has failed"

So, did you look in Help, as the remainder of that message suggests? Did you look in event logs? Did you check your TCP/IP config? Does the DC recognize this machine as being allowed on the network?

"the connection must be in format https//.......
Ok why the https?.....Remote Desktop Connection in the past never use to need the s.
Is there a fix for this?"

Answer: It was incredibly stupid, but SOP for MS not to require secure connections for these connections in the past. The "fix" is to use HTTPS. Why would you not?

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