Microsoft KB Archive/258500

= Errors Message When Attempting to Join a Windows 2000 Domain =

Article ID: 258500

Article Last Modified on 2/28/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Windows 2000 Server
 * Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server
 * Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Edition

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This article was previously published under Q258500



SYMPTOMS
When a Windows 2000-based computer attempts to join a Windows 2000 domain, one of the following error messages may be displayed.

If you type the NetBIOS domain name:

The following error occurred attempting to join the domain "domain name": The network path was not found.

If you type the Windows 2000 DNS domain name:

The following error occurred attempting to join the domain "domain name": The remote computer is not available.



CAUSE
This behavior occurs when the File and Print Sharing for Microsoft Networks option is not enabled on the Windows 2000 domain controller.



RESOLUTION
To resolve this behavior, use the following steps on the Windows 2000 domain controller:
 * 1) Right-click My Network Places, and then click Properties.
 * 2) Double-click Local Area Connection, and then click Properties.
 * 3) Click to select the File and Print Sharing for Microsoft Networks check box, and then click OK.



STATUS
This behavior is by design.

Keywords: kberrmsg kbnetwork kbprb KB258500

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