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Tomtek207
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Cannot see domain
Domain Controller, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP Pro
I have serveral desktops that were setup using XP Pro, and they accesses the domain when I set them up. They worked for a white, but after they are shut off, they cannot find the domain again. The administrator and users cannot log in.  We get the message that the domain controller is unavailable.

 

IS there a settign that is off that is preventing me from keep these systems on the netowork?   Please help.



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Server 2003, XP Pro on desktops
ASKED: Sep 11 2009  12:42 AM GMT
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Koohiisan   1005 pts.  |   Sep 11 2009  1:27PM GMT

Are there any notable entries in the event viewer on those machines? (Start | Run | eventvwr.msc) Look for any errors or warnings that might happen around the time when the machine either comes up to a sign on screen or when they try to sign in. Those events may help shed light on the cause of the problem.

 

Mshen   23535 pts.  |   Sep 11 2009  10:50PM GMT

It sounds like the network connection stops working. Did you set them up locally then move them to another location?

Is DHCP setup and working or are you using Static IP addresses?

 

Tomtek207   110 pts.  |   Sep 12 2009  12:08AM GMT

DCHP is working.. The systems worked for a short while. Is the machine naming convention critical?

 

Tomtek207   110 pts.  |   Sep 12 2009  12:12AM GMT

I setup the machines, one at a time, first renamed each macine, then rebooted. Then I went in as administrator, and setup the domain name, it saw it, asked me for username and password, and then rebooted. I then signed on, as administrator under the new domain name, and setup everything was ok. Shut down and logged back in as the new user, and then setup the user. Everything was fine, logged off for the night, and then in the morning, login said it could not login to domain. It did not accept either login names.

 

Tomtek207   110 pts.  |   Sep 12 2009  12:16AM GMT

How do i check the event when I cannot log in?

 

Mshen   23535 pts.  |   Sep 14 2009  5:46PM GMT

Try the local administrator account. If you can login using the local administrator, check your network connections.

If you are working in a University or a similar campus environment, the network admins may have shut off your port for various reasons.

 
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