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Windows cannot connect to the domain

Author
15 Jun 2005 5:55 PM
Ankit Shah
Windows cannot connect to the domain, either because the domain controller is
down or otherwise unavailable, or because your computer account was not
found. Please try again later. If this message continues to appear, contact
your System Administrator for assistance.


I was working before. and all other workstations can connect to the domain
except mine. this is really wierd.

Author
15 Jun 2005 6:02 PM
Robert L [MS-MVP]
I would check the DNS settings first. this may help,

logon domain issues
.... cannot connect to the domain either because the domain controller is down or
otherwise unavailable or because your computer account was not found. ....
www.chicagotech.net/logondomain.htm

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How to Setup Windows, Network, VPN & Remote Access on http://www.HowToNetworking.com
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  "Ankit Shah" <AnkitS***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:E546427E-7615-40A0-859C-B9080ACE7A2E@microsoft.com...
  Windows cannot connect to the domain, either because the domain controller is
  down or otherwise unavailable, or because your computer account was not
  found. Please try again later. If this message continues to appear, contact
  your System Administrator for assistance.


  I was working before. and all other workstations can connect to the domain
  except mine. this is really wierd.
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Author
15 Jun 2005 6:26 PM
Ankit Shah
How can i do that if i cannot log in. It won't even log me in. The second
question is how do i check my dns settings.

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"Robert L [MS-MVP]" wrote:

> I would check the DNS settings first. this may help,
>
> logon domain issues
> .... cannot connect to the domain either because the domain controller is down or
> otherwise unavailable or because your computer account was not found. ....
> www.chicagotech.net/logondomain.htm
>
> 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, VPN & 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.
>
>   "Ankit Shah" <AnkitS***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:E546427E-7615-40A0-859C-B9080ACE7A2E@microsoft.com...
>   Windows cannot connect to the domain, either because the domain controller is
>   down or otherwise unavailable, or because your computer account was not
>   found. Please try again later. If this message continues to appear, contact
>   your System Administrator for assistance.
>
>
>   I was working before. and all other workstations can connect to the domain
>   except mine. this is really wierd
Author
15 Jun 2005 6:34 PM
Ron Lowe
> How can i do that if i cannot log in. It won't even log me in. The second
> question is how do i check my dns settings.
>



You need to log on with a local admin account.
Domain accounts will be unavailable untill the issue is resolved.

On the logon screen, select the local computer from the
drop-down box that has the domain name in it.

Enter the username and password for the Administrator account.

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Best Regards
Ron Lowe
MVP - Windows Networking
Author
15 Jun 2005 6:14 PM
Chuck
On Wed, 15 Jun 2005 10:55:02 -0700, "Ankit Shah"
<AnkitS***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:

>Windows cannot connect to the domain, either because the domain controller is
>down or otherwise unavailable, or because your computer account was not
>found. Please try again later. If this message continues to appear, contact
>your System Administrator for assistance.
>
>
>I was working before. and all other workstations can connect to the domain
>except mine. this is really wierd.

Ankit,

Does your computer otherwise have connectivity?

Is your domain setup properly to support Windows XP clients?
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/windows-xp-on-nt-domain.html>

What's different about this computer, as compared to the other (besides the
symptom that you're reporting)?
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/troubleshooting-network-neighborhood.html#AskingForHelp>

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Author
15 Jun 2005 6:16 PM
Matthew
Hi,
I am not a programmer. But, we've had signifigant issues when someone tries
to use our Win2000 network with xp home.  Xp pro works fine.  This maynot be
the issue with you, but it's happened a couple of times and we've had to
update the units to the pro version.  Seems xp home has network issues.
All the best.
Author
15 Jun 2005 9:50 PM
Stratamite
"Matthew" wrote:

>
> Hi,
> I am not a programmer. But, we've had signifigant issues when someone tries
> to use our Win2000 network with xp home.  Xp pro works fine.  This maynot be
> the issue with you, but it's happened a couple of times and we've had to
> update the units to the pro version.  Seems xp home has network issues.
> All the best.

XP Home cannot be joined to a domain.
Author
15 Jun 2005 9:45 PM
Stratamite
"Ankit Shah" wrote:

> Windows cannot connect to the domain, either because the domain controller is
> down or otherwise unavailable, or because your computer account was not
> found. Please try again later. If this message continues to appear, contact
> your System Administrator for assistance.
>
>
> I was working before. and all other workstations can connect to the domain
> except mine. this is really wierd.

You may need to re-join to your domain.

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