Re: Can't add a computer (laptop) to my Domain
From: mardskee (amigo_at_elitemg.com)
Date: 03/01/05
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Date: Tue, 1 Mar 2005 15:46:17 -0500
Steve,
Thanks for the help... the DNS tip did the trick...
"Steven L Umbach" <n9rou@nospam-comcast.net> wrote in message
news:egjsDepHFHA.576@TK2MSFTNGP15.phx.gbl...
> Make sure that the computer is configured correctly for dns in that it
> points to ONLY to Active Directory domain controllers running dns for the
> domain and that it can ping those domain controllers by IP address and
> fully qualified domain name as in dc1.mydomain.com. Verify that it is in
> synch with the time of the domain controllers [check
> time/month/day/timezone/year/AM&PM] and look in the system and application
> log for any errors that may give a clue.You can also use nslookup to
> verify that it can contact it's dns server and resolve domain names.
> Nslookup will give an error message if you do not have reverse lookup zone
> configured for your domain but it still should display the dns server and
> be able to resolve names. Also try running the support tool netdiag on
> that computer and look for any pertinent problems such as dc discovery,
> dns, kerberos, and trust/secure channel. --- Steve
>
> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb%3Ben-us%3B291382 -- how
> DNS must be configured for Active Directory.
> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;321708 -- netdiag
> and how to install support tools.
>
>
> "mardskee" <amigo@elitemg.com> wrote in message
> news:%23gJPFkoHFHA.4004@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
>>I added a computer to our domain last week...now the computer does not see
>>the domain. I can only log in locally. I removed the LAN card driver and
>>reinstalled it. I then removed the computer from our domain but now I
>>cannot add it back in. I get the following message:
>>
>> "A domain controller for the domain cannot be contacted. Ensure that the
>> domain name is typed correctly. If the name is correct click Details for
>> troubleshooting information."
>>
>>
>>
>> I'm still getting an ip address from our DHCP server.
>>
>
>
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