Cannot get a pc to log onto domain
 

I have set up domain on Server 2003 in my office.

I have successfully logged onto to it with my own XPsps2 workstation.

However, it seems to not like the next pc I am trying to get logged on.

It recognises the username, pc and password but it just says access is denied.

I can log onto the first machine with the 2nd user's details which leads me to believe it's something to do with the pc entry but I have checked and it is right. The second machine is XPsp2.

Any ideas?

Thanks a lot.

Re: Cannot get a pc to log onto domain
 

Has it been "frozen" with too many attempts ?

Re: Cannot get a pc to log onto domain
 

Are you trying to log on through the second PC when you are already logged in via the first?

Not sure if that would cause a problem.

TBH I only got mine set up on Sunday so I'm still learning as well

Re: Cannot get a pc to log onto domain
 

It hasn't been frozen as I changed the usernames to see if that helped.

I have tried turning every machine off other than the second and the server.

This doesn't help. The accounts are set up in exactly the same type of way.

Bonkers.

Re: Cannot get a pc to log onto domain
 

Have you tried changing the PC's name and then joining the domain. IIRC the Domain will add the PC at the time of joining ...

Re: Cannot get a pc to log onto domain
 

Just tried adding another pc and username. That too coughs up access is denied with no explanation.

Re: Cannot get a pc to log onto domain
 

What entries are in the Security Event log for the logon attempt?

Have you inadvertantly set a restrictive group policy object on that system? There should be an mmc snap-in called "resultant set of policy". Use this on the AD server to find out what security policies affect this PC.

HTH

Re: Cannot get a pc to log onto domain
 

Everything appears fine in the event log.

Now I can't get back myself after changing my PC's name and resetting up my account.

Re: Cannot get a pc to log onto domain
 

Correct me if I'm wrong but, based on recent posts, you have purchased Small Buisiness Server 2003?

Why are you just trying to set up Server 2003? You won't have all the necessary client licences etc in place. You need to install the full SBS suite. That then has all the wizards and stuff in place that will help you attache the users, PCs and the like.

I'd suggest that if you have started fiddling in Server 2003 (which is installed first but not completely, or with some setings particular for SBS), wipe your server, and start with the install from scratch.

Re: Cannot get a pc to log onto domain
 

No, our business was getting SBS. Since we discovered the 5 client limit we have decided to go the standard route.

I am playing with the evaluation version of the server and exchange.

Bear in mind I am doing this outside the normal workgroup so it won't affect normal work.

Re: Cannot get a pc to log onto domain
 

SBS 2003 can be scaled up to 75 users if memory serves me correctly, have you checked the computer accounts in the AD, as well as the user accountss.

you may find that sbs 2003 with the extra CAL's (client acces licenses).. its still cheaper and easier than scaling up to full blown server 2003 and exchange.

Re: Cannot get a pc to log onto domain
 

SBS2003 is definitely 75 licences max, it's just only suppplied initially with 5, just as is Server 2003 and any other bolt on only with a few licences. Unless your business is likely to exceed the 75 limit anytime soon, and certainly for a smaller firm that (no disrespect) is having a DIY installation, so doesn't have a full time IT admin, SBS is definitely the way to go.

My understanding is that you get the full product, server, exchange, etc. It's just pre setup to work together and run on one server PC, rather than the seperate exchange would run on a different PC to the file server, etc, of a bigger network.