domain authenication 1

[lilodiddy]

We recently got a XP Pro. lic. and are having problems logging into the domain. We currently have NT and 2000 on the domain. we can add the pc to the domain, but unable to use our domain accounts.
if anyone can help us with. thanks

 

[bcastner]

faq779-4017

 

[lilodiddy]

Thanks for the reply, bcastner but it has to do with secure pipes. each time we do a nltest the trusted dc connection comes with a error access denied.

 

[bcastner]

It is a DNS mispecification on the XP client.

Nltest.exe can use the Browser Service to enumerate domain controllers. Therefore, if browsing is not working correctly, Nltest.exe may produce inconsistent results. The computer where Nltest.exe is run and those providing the browsing services need to share the same protocols that are used by the domain controllers to carry out their domain activity. In addition, the enumeration of the specified computer and domain names depend on the status of name-resolution, such as WINS server replication, IPX router configuration, or NetBEUI bridging.

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;158148

Until the client communications side is sorted, NLTEST will produce nothing of reliable value.