Re: Windows XP Pro Issues

I'm not familiar with DNS Configuration. Is there something specific i
should be looking for?

the workstations are logging on to the domain instead of the local computer.

"Doug Sherman [MVP]" wrote:

> Try:
>
> 1. Double check DNS configuration on server and clients, and check Event
> Viewer for errors.
>
> 2. After joining a domain the default reboot option is to log onto the
> local machine - make sure you are logging onto the domain.
>
> 3. The XP fast logon feature can prevent a user from being properly
> authenticated - try turning it off. See:
>
> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;305293
>
> Doug Sherman
> MCSE, MCSA, MCP+I, MVP
>
> "Zimmie" <Zimmie@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:88F1FB46-003C-4A68-BCBD-1B6D3A54A72D@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > Hi, I have three win xp pro workstations that i'm ready to throw out the
> > window. I was able to join them to the domain, but i am not able to
> access
> > any network files on the server. It keeps asking me to log in(i even try
> log
> > in as administrator) and tells me i don't have access to the server.
> >
> > It seems to happen to all the win xp pro workstations. (they all have sp2)
> > but our windows 98 machines are not affected.
> >
> > Any idea's? Please Help!
>
>
>
.

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