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In news:O$%23%23u90zEHA.2540@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl,
Herb Martin <news@LearnQuick.com> commented
Then Kevin replied below:
> "Lanwench [MVP - Exchange]"
> <lanwench@heybuddy.donotsendme.unsolicitedmail.atyahoo.com>
> wrote in message
> news:Oq$2t#xzEHA.3972@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
>> Daniel Tan wrote:
>>> How come my Win2000 prof. cannot join domain ? In the
>>> network identification tab under my computer, the
>>> Network ID button is grayed/disabled. Even i go to
>>> rename my computer, it won't allow me to select
>>> workgroup or domain. Pls advise. Thanks
>>>
>>> Regards
>>> Daniel
>>
>> Are you logged in as an administrator on this computer?
>> Not sure why you've posted this in a DNS group....
>
> I agree but one MIGHT argue (I won't however) that most
> such problems (authentication of WS to the domain) are
> caused by fault DNS setup.
>
> But if he knew enough about that to post to the DNS group
> on purpose then he would just fix it.
>
> Most likely cause IN THIS CASE:
>
> Windows 2000 workstation HOME Edition
>
> Reason: The Domain/workstation elements are greyed out;
> implying that his machine doesn't support being a domain
> member.
>
> On the other hand I could be wrong and it might be a DNS
> problem <GRIN>
Windows 2000 never came in a Home Edition. Only Professional and Server.
Check to make sure Client for MS Networks is installed and bound on at least
one adapter.
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Best regards,
Kevin D4 Dad Goodknecht Sr. [MVP]
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