Cannot connect XP Pro to a domain

[ultimatebc]

I cannot connect a Windows XP Pro computer to a domain? DHCP is not running, using static IP and can surf the web via switch and router. Cannot see other workstations??? Cannot remember if system had SP2 or not...

The computer/WS has been setup in the Active Directory on Windows 2000 Small Business server as well as user.

Cannot find any workstations or server via search!

Thanks for any help!

 

[bcastner]

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/318030

But in this setting make sure all your DNS and WINS server settings are right. faq779-4017

 

[bchizary]

also you may need to join the workgroup before you can join the domain. We use nt4 here and if i have anew pc to add to the etwork have to join the workgroup (same name as the doamin) then re-boot, and then join the domain- final re-boot and it is ok.

Might be the same problem- worth a try.

 

[bcastner]

bchizary,

Those are exactly the steps I use for my unattended installs.