Cannot join domain

[maya14]

I get error: "Parameter is incorrect" when trying to join computer to domain. Can ping domain DNS name.Cant find much on Google that can help me troubleshoot this.

 

[Roadki11]

What are you trying to join to the domain, its not an XP Home pc is it?


RoadKi11

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[maya14]

No - XP Pro

 

[Roadki11]

Running any software like Norton that has a firewall that could be blocking your connection attempt?

RoadKi11

"This apparent fear reaction is typical, rather than try to solve technical problems technically, policy solutions are often chosen." - Fred Cohen

 

[Davetoo]

Has this computer been a member of the domain before? Trying to join with a name that already exists? If so, remove the existing object in your AD. Try changing the SID on the client machine as well.

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[maya14]

Yes computers belongs to another domain - now trying to join new domain.Computer accounts have been created in the new domain.

 

[SIO3]

One way I have joined a PC carrying Domain X Id to Domain Y is by first joining a workgroup, restart and the join Domain Y

 

[maya14]

That's what i am doing, but getting "parameter is incorrect" while trying to join the new domain on all computers. Will try changing SID or computername and test again.

 

[acl03]

Is there a firewall between the PC and domain controller?

Thanks,
Andrew

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[Davetoo]

Do not create the computer accounts in the domain before joining the computer to that domain, that's your problem. As I've already instructed...remove the objects in the target AD that you are attempting to join that correspond to the computer accounts.

I'm Certifiable, not cert-ified.
It just means my answers are from experience, not a book.

There are no more PDC's! There are DC's with FSMO roles!