No option to change workgroup/domain

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I have inherited a Win2k Pro machine. It was in a workgroup and we would
like to add it to our AD domain.
But, the Network ID Options are not available (greyed out). Can not change
workgroup name either.
What am I missing?
 
ted from http://howtonetworking.com.
Can't change the workgroup name

1. Make sure you logon as administrator.

2. If you are the member of administrators, but can't change the workgroup name (the Network ID and Workgroup are gray out), make sure you have installed the Client For Microsoft Networks.

Don't send e-mail or reply to me except you need consulting services. Posting on MS newsgroup will benefit all readers and you may get more help.

Bob Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE
How to Setup Windows, Network, Remote Access on http://www.HowToNetworking.com
Networking, Internet, Routing, VPN Troubleshooting on http://www.ChicagoTech.net
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I have inherited a Win2k Pro machine. It was in a workgroup and we would
like to add it to our AD domain.
But, the Network ID Options are not available (greyed out). Can not change
workgroup name either.
What am I missing?
 
Thanks Bob. It was the MS Client.
I must be brain dead today to miss that. Again Thanks.

ted from http://howtonetworking.com.
Can't change the workgroup name
1. Make sure you logon as administrator.
2. If you are the member of administrators, but can't change the workgroup
name (the Network ID and Workgroup are gray out), make sure you have
installed the Client For Microsoft Networks.

Don't send e-mail or reply to me except you need consulting services.
Posting on MS newsgroup will benefit all readers and you may get more help.

Bob Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE
How to Setup Windows, Network, Remote Access on
http://www.HowToNetworking.com
Networking, Internet, Routing, VPN Troubleshooting on
http://www.ChicagoTech.net
This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties.
I recommend Brinkster for web hosting!
I have inherited a Win2k Pro machine. It was in a workgroup and we would
like to add it to our AD domain.
But, the Network ID Options are not available (greyed out). Can not change
workgroup name either.
What am I missing?
 
thank you for the feedback. we need that.

For more and other information, go to http://howtonetworking.com.

Don't send e-mail or reply to me except you need consulting services. Posting on MS newsgroup will benefit all readers and you may get more help.

Bob Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE
How to Setup Windows, Network, Remote Access on http://www.HowToNetworking.com
Networking, Internet, Routing, VPN Troubleshooting on http://www.ChicagoTech.net
This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties.
I recommend Brinkster for web hosting!

Thanks Bob. It was the MS Client.
I must be brain dead today to miss that. Again Thanks.

ted from http://howtonetworking.com.
Can't change the workgroup name
1. Make sure you logon as administrator.
2. If you are the member of administrators, but can't change the workgroup
name (the Network ID and Workgroup are gray out), make sure you have
installed the Client For Microsoft Networks.

Don't send e-mail or reply to me except you need consulting services.
Posting on MS newsgroup will benefit all readers and you may get more help.

Bob Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE
How to Setup Windows, Network, Remote Access on
http://www.HowToNetworking.com
Networking, Internet, Routing, VPN Troubleshooting on
http://www.ChicagoTech.net
This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties.
I recommend Brinkster for web hosting!
I have inherited a Win2k Pro machine. It was in a workgroup and we would
like to add it to our AD domain.
But, the Network ID Options are not available (greyed out). Can not change
workgroup name either.
What am I missing?
 
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