Adding a computer to a domain

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I have a computer terminal that was originally configured as a dummy terminal
but I needed to add it to the domain farm. I have successfully added the
computer to the domain and suppled the necessary host information but for
some reason, the DNS name is not showing in the properties of this computer.
I must have done something out of sequence. Any ideas to help this computer
join the domain properly so that active direcory accounts are able to log in
to the network.
 
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Mr LP said:
I have a computer terminal that was originally configured as a dummy
terminal but I needed to add it to the domain farm. I have
successfully added the computer to the domain and suppled the
necessary host information but for some reason, the DNS name is not
showing in the properties of this computer. I must have done
something out of sequence. Any ideas to help this computer join the
domain properly so that active direcory accounts are able to log in
to the network.
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See if these help:

Manually Joining a Windows Domain:
http://www.microsoft.com/resources/...Windows/XP/all/reskit/en-us/prcf_omn_bgkc.asp

Joining a Domain in Windows XP Pro
http://www.petri.co.il/joining_a_domain_in_windows_xp_pro.htm

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Thanks. The only issue is that I can not change the domain. The "dummy"
login is restricted so that you can not join a domain that way. TEH network
ID and change buttions are both grayed out.
 
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Mr LP said:
Thanks. The only issue is that I can not change the domain. The
"dummy" login is restricted so that you can not join a domain that
way. TEH network ID and change buttions are both grayed out.
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Maybe I misunderstood you. You are saying you added this machine (joined) to
the domain already?

I'm a little confused. If the NetworkID and Change button are grayed out, is
this a Windows 2000 domain controller? Are you logged on as a domain
administrator or local administrator if attempting to change this.

Maybe I am also confused by the term 'dummy' login and how it is restricted.
How is it restricted? Local policy?

Ace
 
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