We have a small network consisting of a Windows 2003 server and, 6
workstations and a plotter. The server has recently been upgraded to a
Domain controller in case this small network is eventually included
into our larger corporate intranet with all workstations being members
of the domain. All users have unique domain accounts and the
workstations also have local user accts on them. On occasion, two of
the workstations are removed and taken on the road for data collection.
When this happens, the users like to connect the computers to a hub
and create a workgroup, so that data that is stored on one PC can be
processed/accessed from both computers. Here is the problem I am
having: I cannot join a workgroup with either of the workstations, nor
can I rejoin the domain. For the workgroup problem I get an error
similar to “…unable to access “computer XX” the administrator may
have restricted access…”, for trying to rejoin the domain I get
“…unable to locate a Domain Controller…” or “…unable to access a
DNS controller…” Firewall is turned off when trying workgroup setup.
Any assitance would be appreciated.
Thanks