RE: Problem joining to winnt domain

From: paulo (paulo_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 01/04/05


Date: Mon, 3 Jan 2005 16:53:09 -0800

thanks to all, actually i resolved the issue by updating the host and lmhost
from the server.

Paulo

"Desmond Lee" wrote:

> You should be able to join XP Pro client to a Win NT 4 Domain without any
> problems. A domain controller must exist for this to happen.
>
> Otherwise they are islands of their own unless they happen to be using the
> default Workgroup. In such a case, resources can still be shared but one
> loses the benefit of central administration for example (one key benefit of
> Domain vs. Workgroup).
>
>
> "paulo" wrote:
>
> > When i tried to join win xp prof'l workstation to a winnt 4.0 server, i
> > recieved an error and prompt "a domain controller for the domain could not be
> > contacted."



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