slow domain logon fo XP

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Michael Bostock

I have a Windows2000 domain with 98se and XP pro
machines. The win98se machines logon to the domain ok.
The xp machines take upto 5 minutes to apply settings and
group policy settings don't get applied/ take effect?
What can I do to speed this up?
 
Most common cause of exactly the behaviors you
have described is incorrect DNS support. Either
your machines are allowed to use incorrect DNS
servers, or your AD supporting DNS zone records
are not healthy.
 
Any luck on this one? I have the same issue....
I have tried 2k and 2003 for my DC and they both have the
same issue. I believe DNS is configured wrong, but I'm
not sure. If you find a solution post it please. I have
98se, 2kpro, and XP pro and only the XP pro desktops and
laptops log in slow.
 
On your DCs, load the support tools (from CD folder
by same name) and then run
netdiag
If it indicates errors, especially with DNS, then
verify that the zones for the domain exist in your DNS
nameserver and that they are AD integrated and enabled
for dynamic updates, and check that the DC is pointed at
(itself ?) this DNS server in Tcp/Ip settings, and then run
netdiag /fix

Next, make sure that the XP or W2k domain members (or
any machine in the domain for that matter) is using only
this/these DNS servers where you have configured the
zone(s) that support your Active Directory.

You cannot have any machine in the domain configured
to use an ISP's DNS server. Instead, configure your DNS
nameservers to use the ISP's as Forwarders.
 
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