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Cannot Join Domain

Asked by jpertchik in Active Directory, Windows 2003 Server

I usually setup a new install or XPSP3 as part of a work group to start, and then join it to the domain through the properties>computername>Change dialog.

I put in the domain name, it asks for credential,s and a few seconds later it says Welcom to <domain name>

I have a situation now where I'm trying to join a fresh install to the domain, and then it just hangs with the hour glass for a long time after i put in my credentials. I've repeated it with different Admin accounts and still the same thing. The attached screen cap is the error I finally get.

Changes recently made to the server recently are as follows:
Transfered FSMO Roles over from older DC
Synchronised server with Internet based clock.
Synchronised Each client with the same clock.
Microsoft update last night, needs reboot.
We are running Windows XP Clients and the DC in question is Windows Server 2003 R2

Please help!

Thanks,

JPertchik

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Error after trying to join a computer to aour domain

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Cannot Join Domain

Asked by jpertchik in Active Directory, Windows 2003 Server

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