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by allmyfreindsarewacked

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when i try to log on to xp after just reformating it i get this message

"the system cannot log you on due to the following error

the specified domain either dose not exist or could not be contacted"

how do i fix this
it happens on the onley two accounts there the guest and the admin

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by maxwell edison

Possibility One:

The problem can be caused by having an invalid or unreachable Preferred DNS server address in the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties.

To fix this problem:

1. Use Control Panel / Network Connections to right-click Local Area Connection and press Properties.

2. Press Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and press Properties.

3. Press the Use the following DNS server addresses radial button.

4. Type a valid DNS server IP address into the Preferred DNS server text box.

5. Press OK.

Possibility Two:

If you use a Gigabit Ethernet device, the link status may fluctuate as the NIC driver initializes or negotiates.

Make sure your are running the most current drivers for your network adapter.

You may be able to workaround this problem by disabling media sense.

If disabling media sense does NOT resolve the issue, the only other workaround is to switch to a different NIC.

by allmyfreindsarewacked

this is a windows boot i can not log on to windows to get to the controle pannle i get to the user accounts screan and click on any user and get this message

by bfilmfan

Did you try logging on with the password you set for the Administrator account in the install?

by allmyfreindsarewacked

it never asked me for a admin pw to be set up
i had just reformated this and this is the first time trying to log on
it will not accept any pw
if i even click on the hint box it will give me this error

mabey i should reformat agian ?

by zlitocook

Did you use the CD's supplied with the new computer, called the reinstall CD? If so you need to contact the vendor you bought the computer from. So you can get the full install CD, it sounds like you are reinstalling from a preinstall O/S and every thing is set for you. When you do a new install you will have to answer a few questions. The main one is the administrators password, if you do not get this question it is not a full install, but a reinstall.

by rcom

When you install the OS make sure not to select this computer is part of a Domain.,

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