Join multiple domains and a workgroup in Windows 8
I am an instructor and need to periodically access two domains as well as my workgroup at home. Even when I right-click the computer link and go to properties, the option to change to a domain is greyed-out despite that I am the admin. To make matters worse, I would prefer to keep the same desktop also. How can I accomplish this?
@frugalmule - Thanks very much and I was happy to help. ... Thinkpads_User
Ted Penner
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I am trying to access a printer on a domain when my computer is on my home workgroup. I have a \\print_server_name but the only message I get when putting that into the run line is that windows can't access it.
John
Try opening the printer dialogue box and then add a network printer. You might find it easier to point the the IP address of the printer as that will be exact.
Per my earlier posts, when I am at a client and map resources, I can (and do) use their printers.
I have tried that. I also pinged the IP and it cannot be found. It appears that unless I am directly joined to the domain, I can't even see the IP. Still trying to find a way around this.
on the note of your ip address/subnet mask etc..your best/most versatile option is to use DHCP - then you will get will get the correct address/subnet/gateway and DNS at each site.
if you cant connect to \\printservername (assuming this is a machine that has the printer shared) - then this is most likely due to using the wrong DNS. As above DHCP is your best option.