LOGON ERROR "The system cannot log you on now because the domain D

I not sure why I am getting the following error"The system cannot log you on
now because the domain DomainName is not available" I am just trying to
logon on locally .... I used the add user /computer wizard but when i try to
log on I get this error. help please
I can see the servers hd by \\server\c$ and also I can ping the server

 

Hello Bucky,

Thank you for posting to the SBS Newsgroup.

I understand that when you trying to log on domain, you got error message
"The system cannot log you on now because the domain <DomainName> is not
available". If I have misunderstood your concern, please let me know.

Based on my experience, this issue can be caused by varies of factors, for
example corrupted computer account, DNS configuration etc. So I need your
help to gather following information:

1. Does this issue occur on all client workstations or several?

2. When did the issue occur? Did it work before?

3. On the problematic client workstation, run "eventvwr" (without quotation
marks), check whether there is any error. If yes, double click it, click
the Copy button and paste the full content to the Newsgroup.

4. I suggest that logon to problematic client workstation, open command
prompt. Type NSLOOKUP and press Enter. The correct response should as
following:

Default Server: [SBS Server's FQDN]
Address: [SBS Server's IP Address]

830578 NBLookup.exe Command-Line Utility
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=830578

5. On the problematic client workstation and the SBS Server, open command
window, type "ipconfig /all" (without quotation marks), copy and paste the
full content to the Newsgroup.

6. Just a double check, does this issue occur in LAN or from the Internet?

For more information, please see:

314861 How Domain Controllers Are Located in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=314861

Please take your time to perform the steps above and collect the
information for us to troubleshoot your issue. If anything is unclear,
please feel free to let me know. I am looking forward to hearing from you!

Best regards,

Brandy Nee

Microsoft CSS Online Newsgroup Support

Get Secure! - www.microsoft.com/security
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Thanks for your help
Bucky

error id 1054
on the client workstation I login as admin and get the following error from
the event viewer "Windows cannot obtain the domain controller name for your
computer network. (The specified domain either does not exist or could not be
contacted. ). Group Policy processing aborted."

Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.

C:\>nslookup
*** Can't find server name for address 192.168.1.1: Non-existent domain
*** Default servers are not available
Default Server: UnKnown
Address: 192.168.1.1

Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.

C:\Documents and Settings\administrator>cd\

C:\>ipconfig /all

Windows IP Configuration

Host Name . . . . . . . . . . . . : acer
Primary Dns Suffix . . . . . . . : SecurePC.local
Node Type . . . . . . . . . . . . : Unknown
IP Routing Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
WINS Proxy Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
DNS Suffix Search List. . . . . . : SecurePC.local

Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection:

Connection-specific DNS Suffix . :
Description . . . . . . . . . . . : 3Com EtherLink XL 10/100 PCI For
Com
plete PC Management NIC (3C905C-TX)
Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-01-02-57-CB-DD
Dhcp Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : Yes
Autoconfiguration Enabled . . . . : Yes
IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.20
Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1
DHCP Server . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1
DNS Servers . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1
Lease Obtained. . . . . . . . . . : Friday, October 28, 2005 8:11:08
AM
Lease Expires . . . . . . . . . . : Saturday, October 29, 2005
7:33:34 A

 

Hello Bucky,

Thank you for posting back!

I am sorry for the delayed response due to weekend. Please understand that
the newsgroups are staffed weekdays by Microsoft Support professionals to
answer your systems and applications questions. Your understanding is
greatly appreciated!

I understand that the issue occurs on all client workstations, and the
issue occurs on the first day you set up SBS Server. Please see my
following suggestions:

====================

Suggestion 1: Check Net Logon service.

a. Click Start and click Run.

b. Type "services.msc" and click OK.

c. In the right pane, double-click Net Logon.

d. Make sure that the status is Automatic - Started.

e. Test whether the problem persists.

Please also refer to the following KB:

XADM: Error Message Received When You Start Exchange System Attendant
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;299563

=====================

Suggestion 2: Regarding Event ID 1054.

I do not have a full description regarding Event ID 1054, so please apply
the KB article below if you have exact symptom.

Event ID 1054 is logged in the application event log
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;298656

Event ID 1054 Is Logged in the Application Event Log
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;324174

=====================

Suggestion 3: Check Media Sense.

Please follow KB 239924 to disable Media Sense and check the issue again.

How to disable Media Sense for TCP/IP in Windows
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;239924

=====================

If the issue still persists, please help to gather error information for
further research:

a. On one of the problematic workstation, run "eventvwr" (without quotation
marks), check whether there is any other error. If yes, double click it,
click the Copy button and paste the full content to the Newsgroup.

[Note]: Please do not customize any results of the event information. We
need the full content of the event information for accurate research,
including Event Source, Event Type, etc.

b. On the SBS Server and one of the problematic client workstation, open
command window, type "ipconfig /all" (without quotation marks), copy and
paste the full content to the Newsgroup.

I appreciate your time and cooperation. If anything is unclear, please feel
free to let me know. I am looking forward to hearing from you!

Best regards,

Brandy Nee

Microsoft CSS Online Newsgroup Support

Get Secure! - www.microsoft.com/security
======================================================
This newsgroup only focuses on SBS technical issues. If you have issues
regarding other Microsoft products, you'd better post in the corresponding
newsgroups so that they can be resolved in an efficient and timely manner.
You can locate the newsgroup here:
http://www.microsoft.com/communities/newsgroups/en-us/default.aspx

When opening a new thread via the web interface, we recommend you check the
"Notify me of replies" box to receive e-mail notifications when there are
any updates in your thread. When responding to posts via your newsreader,
please "Reply to Group" so that others may learn and benefit from your
issue.

Microsoft engineers can only focus on one issue per thread. Although we
provide other information for your reference, we recommend you post
different incidents in different threads to keep the thread clean. In doing
so, it will ensure your issues are resolved in a timely manner.

For urgent issues, you may want to contact Microsoft CSS directly. Please
check http://support.microsoft.com for regional support phone numbers.

Any input or comments in this thread are highly appreciated.
======================================================
This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no rights.



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