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by davidsonsys

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I recently upgraded my network to a windows 2000 domain. I have a mix of Win98, Win2000 and Xp workstations. I have enabled active directory on my domain controller but have not configured a DNS server as I'm still using WINS for name resolution. All workstations but XP have no problems - I have 4 machines running XP and they are all extremley slow to logon and constantly lose network and printer connections. I don't have any group policies enabled and it doesn't make a difference who logs on to the machines. I am guessing it may have something to do with dns resolution as the only dns servers specified are external. Any ideas?

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by dklippert

It appears that this is usually a DNS problem. Try to configure the DNS IP address manually, on the XP client.
Here are some articles.
(Type the Q number in the search box at support.microsoft.com)

Troubleshooting Common Active Directory Issues in Windows 2000

Q260371
Setting Up the Domain Name System for Active Directory

Q237675

Configure DNS for Internet Access

Q300202
Frequently Asked Questions About Windows 2000 DNS

Q291382

by hjs

I had the same problem. Try this. Add the IP address of your DNS server to the XP machines. Worked for me.

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