Domain Login

[Tiffany]

I have a computer at work that is administrated through a
certain domain. However, the database that i need for my
work is in another domain. How can I log off of one
domain and log into the other. I have a user name and
password for both domains. On 98 it works without a
problem, but I can't figure out how to do this on XP.
Any help is appreciated!

[Ron Lowe]

"Tiffany" > wrote in message
...
> I have a computer at work that is administrated through a
> certain domain. However, the database that i need for my
> work is in another domain. How can I log off of one
> domain and log into the other. I have a user name and
> password for both domains. On 98 it works without a
> problem, but I can't figure out how to do this on XP.
> Any help is appreciated!


An XP machine can only be a member of one domain at a time.
Win98 didn't actually join the domain, and so could be a bit
more promiscuious about 'logging on' to any domain.

There are a couple of options:
1) Have the Administrators establish Trusts between the domains,
so your Domain1 user account is good on Domain2.

2) Or, whilst your machine is a member domain1,
attempt to connect to a server which is in domain2.
(Try mapping a network drive ).
Your domain1 credentials will not be recognised.
This ought to cause you to get a prompt for alternate credentials.

Supply your domain2 credentials:
Username: domain2\username
Password: *******

These credentials should be cached, and then you shouldn't need to supply
them again.

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Best Regards
Ron Lowe
MVP - Windows Networking