Configure a MS Windows XP Home Edition computer to log on to a domain

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Aleksander Steffensen

Hey
I've just installed Windows server 2003 on a computer, and
I have four other computers with Windows XP Home Edition
installed.

Can somebody please tell me how to configure a MS Windows
XP Home Edition computer to log on to this Active
Directory domain?

I couldn't find the domain-option in System in the Control
Panel.

Thank you!
 
Home Edition cannot log on to a domain. You need XP Pro for that. (This is
one of the main difference between the 2 SKUs).

The closest you can get to that on Home Edition is to use a Keyring to enter
your domain credentials for you. In Control Panel, go to User Accounts \
your account \ Manage My Network Passwords (left-hand part of screen).

You can add a password for your domain machines - including wildcards (e.g.
Specify: * for your server name). Then specify domain\username for your
username etc.
 
Okey... I think i'll buy XP Pro...
-----Original Message-----
Home Edition cannot log on to a domain. You need XP Pro for that. (This is
one of the main difference between the 2 SKUs).

The closest you can get to that on Home Edition is to use a Keyring to enter
your domain credentials for you. In Control Panel, go to User Accounts \
your account \ Manage My Network Passwords (left-hand part of screen).

You can add a password for your domain machines - including wildcards (e.g.
Specify: * for your server name). Then specify domain\username for your
username etc.

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Deon Brewis
Microsoft Corporation
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