carlospzx
asked on
Joining a Domain with Windows XP Home Edition
Is there any way that you can join a domain using windows xp home editon.
The thing is we have a couple of PC running xp home, and we need them join a domain so they can access file and printing serving.
The thing is we have a couple of PC running xp home, and we need them join a domain so they can access file and printing serving.
scrathcyboy
Network file sharing on Home is crippled by default. Use a group license and install XP Pro right over the Home edition. This takes only 20 minutes, then you have full access to all domain features from XP PRo. If there is any hesitation with PRo, after install, remove the network devices, and let them reinstall. Make sure client for MS networks is installed anew after installing Pro. Now you will have no trouble joining the domain, or any other advanced networking feature of Pro.
ASKER
Isnt there a work around or a free way to do it?
ASKER CERTIFIED SOLUTION
membership
Create a free account to see this answer
Signing up is free and takes 30 seconds. No credit card required.
Hi,
the only way to join HE is cracking it, but it violates EULA and will make your system unstable
buy xp pro indeed or xp pro upgrade in corporate licensing
the only way to join HE is cracking it, but it violates EULA and will make your system unstable
buy xp pro indeed or xp pro upgrade in corporate licensing
ASKER
beem4n
where do i get corporate licensing?
where do i get corporate licensing?
One more.
You can still access domain resources from your PC, even if you using HE.
For example your domain login is: scratch@domain.local
Right Click My Computer -> Properies -> Computer Name -> More -> select primary DNS suffix to domain.local
Then add local user scratch (as in AD) to your HE with the same password as in active directory.
Now you can successfully access server's resources
You can still access domain resources from your PC, even if you using HE.
For example your domain login is: scratch@domain.local
Right Click My Computer -> Properies -> Computer Name -> More -> select primary DNS suffix to domain.local
Then add local user scratch (as in AD) to your HE with the same password as in active directory.
Now you can successfully access server's resources
As for corporate licensing, minimum ammount of buying XP PRO UPGRADE (if you using open license at first time) - is 5 items.
The best way to buy it - locate a local partner at http://directory.microsoft.com/mprd/
(btw, any questions relating licensing you should ask microsoft partners first)
The best way to buy it - locate a local partner at http://directory.microsoft.com/mprd/
(btw, any questions relating licensing you should ask microsoft partners first)