Re: Adding XP Pro to a domain

From: Shenan Stanley (news_helper_at_hushmail.com)
Date: 08/12/04 

Date: Wed, 11 Aug 2004 21:38:25 -0500

Paul wrote:
> Can anyone recommend a site wity easy explanations on how to add my
> XP Pro to my domain?
> I've tried to set the users/computers and rights the same way on my
> server as the other 4 systems but can't seem to get in. My server
> is running Windows 2000.

Shenan Stanley wrote:
> Google down again? Can't they keep that up?
>
> How do I change a computer's description, name, or join a domain in
> Windows XP Pro?
> http://www.petri.co.il/joining_a_domain_in_windows_xp_pro.htm

Paul wrote:
> Shenan, thank you very much. After 1 hour and 15 minute googleing,
> I've not found anything near as helpful as your link.
> Appreciate your quick reply.

Try this(while connected to the Internet with ANY computer):

Open Internet Explorer (or the Internet Browser of your choice.)

Direct that Internet Explorer browser to:
 http://www.google.com/

Once there, you will see a place to type in the middle of the window.. Type
the following there:

how to join a domain with Windows XP

Then click on "Google Search" (button below where you just typed.)

Although the first two links are not bad.. It's the THIRD one I gave you.

 Joining a Domain in Windows XP Pro
... By: Daniel Petri. How do I change a computer's description, name, or
join a domain in Windows XP Pro? You can perform the preceding ...
www.petri.co.il/joining_a_domain_in_windows_xp_pro.htm - 65k - Aug 10,
2004 - Cached - Similar pages

I realize it was third, but 1.25 hours and you didn't find that one..
Perhaps I should start a web page where I explain how to search for
information onthe Internet. A lot of people must phrase things incorrectly
or something. *grin* 

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