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October 19th, 2006, 09:53 AM
#1
Cannot Log On to the system
This problem has me stumped and I was not sure where to post it.
The system: Dell Dimension 8100 with XP Home operating system. Stand alone.
The problem: Cannot get past the logon screen. Owner keeps getting this message:
The system cannot log you on now because the domain "Computer name" is not available. I am able to access the system in safe mode but when I go to see the network settings ot tells me that networking is not installed.
I installed XP Home about a year ago and it was a clean install with all the defaults. Is there any way to recover from this problem w/o having to reload the system? Could this have been caused by a virus?
Your help will be appreciated.
Thanks,
Angel
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October 19th, 2006, 11:44 AM
#2
Registered User
I just wanted to tell you that this is an awsome problem... I'll see what I can find out.
I don't know why it strikes me as awesome... but it does..
-Come on, I'll lend you money for a coffee.
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October 19th, 2006, 11:46 AM
#3
Registered User
-Come on, I'll lend you money for a coffee.
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October 19th, 2006, 11:51 AM
#4
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October 19th, 2006, 12:05 PM
#5
Thanks a lot to both of you Crastabule and CCT had already changed the computer name but couldnt get to DNS because there was no networking services installe. Have re-installed network services and am waiting for reboot to try out the DNS solution. I'll keep you posted on results
Angel
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October 19th, 2006, 12:37 PM
#6
Crastabule: Your fix did not work. MSHOME does not show the change DNS tab when you go to the ...more tab. Bummer! Thanks anyway for your efforts.
CCT your fix mentions windoze 2000. Can I run it safely on MSHOME?
Thanks
Angel
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October 19th, 2006, 12:48 PM
#7
Was the only MS one I could find that dealt with that specific error - however, this one might be better:
http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;295017
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October 19th, 2006, 12:55 PM
#8
This one looks even better - figures MS couldn't use the same heading for XP as 2000 or at least relate the two.
http://support.microsoft.com/default...&Product=winxp
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October 19th, 2006, 01:28 PM
#9
Registered User
Originally Posted by andiol
Crastabule: Your fix did not work. MSHOME does not show the change DNS tab when you go to the ...more tab. Bummer! Thanks anyway for your efforts.
CCT your fix mentions windoze 2000. Can I run it safely on MSHOME?
Thanks
Angel
Ah well... time to hit the eggnog I guess... :-(
-Come on, I'll lend you money for a coffee.
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October 20th, 2006, 12:29 PM
#10
Case Closed!!
CCT:
Thanks for your help! The machine apparently thinks is an XP PRO system. I have no clue as to what caused this problem and this was a favor for a friend. As usual you end up spending more time on the freebies. I told her she is going to have a very busy week end reloading software.
Cleared the hard drive and reinstalled windoze.
Case closed!!
Thanks
Angel
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