re: Can't join XP to svr 2003
Tuesday, January 17, 2006 at 7:28 pm
Windows Server 2003 Annoyances Discussion Forum
Posted by jazzman
(4141 messages posted)
http://www.petri.co.il/requirements_when_joining_a_domain.htm
jazz is a state of mind...
MCP Windows XP
MCP Windows 2003 Server
HP Accredited Platform Specialist
On Tuesday, January 17, 2006 at 12:18 pm, everseeker wrote:
>Here's my scenario: Ive been running Windows 2003 server for about a month (fresh
>install, new box, no upgrade from previous OS.) From day 1, it was designated as
>a Domain Controller. I have a router that does duty as the DHCP service. The server
>Does have a static IP Address though. I set up roles as Active Directory and as
a
>file server.
>
>I can access the server in its role as a File Server fine... I've loaded about 170
>GB in the last week.
>
> NOW-- I want to join an XP Pro machine to this Domain. When I do so, I get:
>"The specified server cannot perform the requested operation". I'm an Administrator
>on the XP Pro machine. I go to the Control Panel, Computer Name tab, click "change",
>change the radio button from Workgroup to "Domain" enter in the name of the Domain,
> enter the admin account/password when prompted, Click "Apply". Wait a minute or
>two then I get: "The specified server cannot perform the requested operation"
>
>A co-worker suggested running "ipconfig /flushdns" followed by "ipconfig /registerdns"
>on both the server and the XP Pro client.... no difference noted.
>
>What am I overlooking? I'm going crazy!
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