I am having a hard time joinig my xp pro computer to a domain

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I am currently joining my windows xp computer to my windows server 2003 computer domain. I have created an account in active directory user and computer, and changed my name, entered my domain name. All I get is errors. Some body please
help!!!!

 

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Number one rule here - when you get an error - write it down!

Post the error here and I'm sure someone will know what to do next.

Harry.

 

You don't need to add the computer name to the AD manually this will be done when it is joined to the domain.

Check the PC can see the domain controller (ping) then enter the machine name etc and domain. It should then ask for a username and password. (to join domain)

Enter it like this:

Username = domain\username
Password = Password

If it doesn'tpromt you for username and password check the domain you are adding it to is correct and the same as your domain (not the AD name)

** May be worth removing the existing computer account and starting again**

To do this you will need Domain admin or higher or be in the join to domain group.

 

How are the machines physically connected?

Can you ping each machine from one another? What results do you get from nslookup on the domain controller and client?

 

a few things to make sure:

1. Make sure the client and the domain controller are in the same subnet range
2. Make sure you got DNS running
3. On the client side make sure it can ping both the domain controller and the DNS Server if they not the same machine
4. Delete the account from the domain controller - join the machine to a WORKGROUP again, restart then try adding it to the domain now.

 

Focus on DNS.

make sure that you have your preferred DNS server in the client set to the IP address of your domain controller. Then try again.

 

I have tried every thing in the ms press book, but still not winning, can someone help by proving me with a sammerised step by step on all the settings nesesary to join my computer to the windows server 2003 domain, like dns, subnet, etc.
I know it's of lot trouble but please help as I have been trying
to do this for a while now.

Thanks guys.

 

Vusi,

Have you tried looking at the things which have been suggested by our members? It is a far better feeling to have resolved the problem yourself than had someone guide you through it step by step.

 

I agree with Si. The other members offered excellent suggestions to troubleshoot this issue. As far as a step-by-step procedure though...at least in theory, adding a computer to a domain is pretty easy...that is if the network infrastructure and server configurations have been configured properly.

Bluerinse is an MCSE and he (as well as others) suggested that you concentrate on DNS issues. If you don't understand how to set up a DNS server for the domain, you'll have the problems you seem to be having. DNS issues are *the* classic cause of your issue.

Other than that, I can't offer anything. The rest of the gang did a bang up job of diagnosing your issue. If your setup permits, you might want to just blow everything away and start from scratch. Reinstall your Windows server, run dcpromo and pay close attention to the setup, especially DNS. See if you can Google the correct method of configuring DNS so that computers can subsequently join the domain.

Go through all the suggestions and if this is still a problem, let us know. If you get errors, write them down and post them so that we have a better idea of what you're going through. Good luck.

EDIT: I decided to 'have mercy" and point you to an excellent resource. Daniel Petri's site is great and provides a lot of very useful tutorials related to Microsoft products. Try this page and go through the steps. Pay close attention to the links at the bottom of the page as they provide information about troubleshooting your problem. Cheers.

http://www.petri.co.il/joining_a_domain_in_windows_xp_pro.htm

 

WHAT ARE THE ERRORS FFS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Jeez...

 

I wonder if part of the problem is simple networking. You don't describe how you have set up your network so let's start with something simple. Let's say you have two PCs

PC 1 has Windows Server 2003 installed and promoted to a DC
PC 2 has Windows XP Pro installed and currently belonging to a workgroup.

PC 1 and PC 2 are each attached to a small hub or switch with patch cables.

PC 1 has a static IP address of 192.168.0.1 with a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0

PC 2 has a static IP address of 192.168.0.2 with a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0

This puts both computers in the same subnet. We'll assume for this demonstration that there is no need for an internet connection. At this point, both PCs should be able to ping each other. I have attached a network diagram created with Visio as an aid. Let me know if this helps.

 

Firstly this is how I have setup my server computer in order to sort out my dns.

IP: 192.168.0.1
subnet: 255.255.255.0
dns: 192.168.0.1

On Advanced selected
Prefer dns server as 192.168.0.1
Append primary and connection specific dns suffixes
DNS suffix for this connection ( contoso.com)

Register this connection address in DNS
Use this connection in DNS suffix DNS registration.

Now this is what happens.
1.when I ping the client computer from the server computer, it times out send 4 packets and receives none.
2.On nslookup It cannot find server name for the address 192.168.0.1.

By the way the error that shows up when I connect the client computre to the domain is ( A domain controler for the contoso could not be contacted.Ensure that the domain name is typed correctly.)

 

What is your clients IP Address? Is it static or DHCP?

If its DHCP then what is acting as the DHCP Server?

 

It is static 192.168.0.2

 

Hmmm,

Is this setup on physical machines, or Virtual ones?

If physical how are they physically connected? I.e. PC - Hub - Server?

I'm leaning towards this possibly not being DNS related at all.

 

check that the xp and server machine are not running the windows firewall, that would block a ton of stuff and hamper your ability to troubleshoot

 

It a physical connection and the is no hub since I have only these two computers and the net net work cable is crossovered.

 

Or any other firewall for that matter. You should be able to ping as everything else that you have said looks okay. A firewall can block a ping as well as other things

 

all fire wall are deactivate and this I am sure of.