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Can't join domain with 2000 serv or pro

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by tuttle425

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When I setup a windows 2000 machine, whether it be server or professional, I can't join the domain. At the network identification dialog box, I enter my domain but it can't see it or join it. After I set up the computer and it is running, I can see the domain and all computers in it but I still can't join it. Any suggestions?

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by ceo_race

Take a look at your TCP/IP settings, and make sure the DNS is set up as well. That is all I can offer based on your info. Post again with more and I will try to help

by vernon.roe

I was searching for the exact same answer. I resolved the problem by right clicking on My Network Places, Then it will ask you to log in to the local machine, Then it will ask for the domain name you are trying to log into with the computer name above it. Then it will ask you to log into the server. You must enter a valid adminitrator account before it will add trust relationships. This helped me!!!

by petemcc

You need to add a computer account and have a valid user to join the domain. On your domain controller add the computer account in active directory users and computers(right click computers select new, enter the info). Log on from the workstation with a valid user account.

Hope this helps,
Pete

by paul.a.wisniewski

you need to have rights , to add the workstation to the domain ,if you don't
administrator needs to add computer to the domain

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