Issue:
On a Windows 2000 Pro Workstation (SP2), when the user tries to Logon the login fails with the following error message:
“There is a Time Difference between the Client and Server contact your Administrator ”
This is a complete lock out situation.
The time, when checked against the Win 2000 Domain DC/Time Server/Global catalogue holder is accurate to within 2 seconds.
Even allowing for permitted time skew, the Bios is only 2 miliseconds out!
I have had this problem before, and eventually had to delete/re-create the user account. I dont see this proccess as being an acceptable solution, but even Microsoft cannot provide me with a more satisfactory option.
The user can login to any Win2000 Workstation and still getsthe same denial of service message.
He logged in to a windows NT Server on the network, no problems. I am sure that the problem here is a mixture of user login rights, Kerberos Security problems and/or active directory/DC security/logon information.
If anyone has had this problem, or have a known solution to my quandry, please reply to this question.
I am formulating a Technical Investigation request for Microsoft Support based on the outcome of ths posting.
At the moment, I am aware of over 233 individual Administrators/users/technicians who have ALL come accross a similar problem, and lack of resolution from Microsoft Support/Technet.
To all those who may reply,
Thank You.