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by moorezb

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Ok when we create and account for new users and set it to where they need to change password upon logon they get an error after they do it saying the "domain" is not available.

But if we just have them set their password at our station when we create the account they can log on fine.

So basically for new accounts that try to log on can't after they have to try and reset their password.

We checked DNS, AD and all that other good stuff. So any ideas at this point would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

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by rob miners

you saying that when you have created the new User Account in Active Directory Users & Computers and set it that the password is required to be changed at first logon it is not working. Or are you creating User Accounts on a PC expecting them to connect to a Domain.

by moorezb

I am on my DC in AD when I create the accounts. If I check the little box to make the users change their password upon initial logon is when i get that error.

Now while i'm still in AD and I create the account and i just let the user create his password there everything works just fine.

It's just when a new account is created and I put in the defualt password we use for everyone and just have them change when they log on for first time is when i get the error.

So yes all this is done in AD.

by moorezb

Microsoft was the first place i went to. I do appreciate the response though. I tend to stay away from these types of forums for as long as possible. Basically until i run out of ideas. Which has been a lot lately. lol. I think this is the third post in a week.

But yea my problem just seems to be with new users. And when they try to reset password upon initial logon.

If we set the password from the DC itself we are good. If they go to change it after they log on we are good. Just when we check that damn box and they initially log on we get "domain is not available". Though that link is similiar, it didn't help. I saw that exact same page about 5 hours ago.

Like I said appreciate the response anyways =)

by rob miners

I just created a new User by enabling User Template user. I right mouse clicked on the template and selected copy. I then typed in Tester as the User name and logon name. On the next page I typed in password as the password and selected change password at first logon, didn't create a mailbox.

Went to a workstation logged on and was presented with the change password option.

How are you creating your User Accounts

by moorezb

it in AD. I just go the which ever section (folder) he will be under and creat new user. Type in name, user logon name then hit next. Type in our default password that everyone uses for first log on and check the box that says user must change password and next logon. Then after they try to change when they log on it says domain is unavailable.

And like i said before if they just put in the password they want when i create it there are no problems. I feel like I'm not explaining myself well lol.

by rob miners

I normally add users via script. Adding them your way is new to me. I just tried your way and the User must change password at next logon was already ticked.

Try enabling the same template that I used in the previous post and create a new user as I did. Drag the new user into the required OU.
Try logging on and see what happens.

by moorezb

Ok so i tried it and it didn't work. It still says after they are prompted to change their password that the "domain" is unavailable.

Appreciate all the help True. I have been all over the internet and i haven't seen another error like this one. b

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Users

This section contains answers to questions and troubleshooting problems that are related to Active Directory Application Mode (ADAM) and Windows users.
Q. Why can't I log on to ADAM as a user that I just created?

A.

By default, an ADAM instance running on Windows Server 2003 automatically enforces any local or domain password policies that exist. If you create a new ADAM user and assign a password to that user that does not meet the requirements of the password policy that is in effect, the user will be disabled by default. To enable the user, you must assign a password that meets the password policy requirements and then enable the user. For information about enabling an ADAM user, see "To disable or enable an ADAM user" in the ADAM Administrator's Guide. To open the ADAM Administrator's Guide, click Start, point to All Programs, point to ADAM, and then click ADAM Help.
Q. How do I change a user password in ADAM?

A.

For information about how to change ADAM user passwords, see "To set or modify the password of an ADAM user" in the How To section of the ADAM Administrator's Guide. To open the ADAM Administrator's Guide, click Start, point to All Programs, point to ADAM, and then click ADAM Help.

Note: You cannot change the password of an Active Directory security principal through ADAM. You can only change the password of ADAM security principals.

Please post back if you have anymore problems or questions.

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