Hi. I'm having a little trouble getting a computer on an already-working domain here at the office. Here's the info, hope I'm not leaving anything out.
Logged in with administrator priv's on the computer in question, using a login/password that should work in the domain. I tested the login and password on another machine and it works fine there.
When I try to join the domain, I get this error message:
A domain controller for the domain ::domainname:: could not be contacted. Ensure that the domain name is typed correctly.
It's a four letter domain name...pretty sure I'm typing it correctly.
Microsoft's suggested resolution for this is:
"To resolve this problem, make sure to bind and install TCP/IP to the adapter that has a route to the Active Directory domain and DNS server.
For step-by-step procedures about how to install and bind TCP/IP, refer to Windows XP Help."
I think TCP/IP is installed and working just fine on this computer. It shows the same DNS server as other working computers on the domain. It just occurred to me that I didn't try to actually ping the DNS server, but if internet connectivity on that computer is working (which it is), shouldn't I be able to get a successful ping of the DNS server?
Does anyone have troubleshooting info or advice for me? I can send you virtual chocolate chip cookies in gratitude.
Thanks.
Amanda