How do I join my Windows XP machine to a domain

[Nick]

Hello,

To join a domain with Windows 2000 I have right clicked on
my computer/properties/Network ID/clicked Domain and
entered the domain.

Now with Windows XP I do not have a Network ID tab and
only an allowed to join a workgroup.

How do I join a domain?

-Nick

[Steve Winograd]

In article >, "Nick"
> wrote:
>Hello,
>
>To join a domain with Windows 2000 I have right clicked on
>my computer/properties/Network ID/clicked Domain and
>entered the domain.
>
>Now with Windows XP I do not have a Network ID tab and
>only an allowed to join a workgroup.
>
>How do I join a domain?
>
>-Nick

You need XP Professional to join a domain. XP Home Edition can't do
it. For details, please see these sites:

Why Windows XP Professional is Best for Domain-Based Networks
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/home/evaluation/overviews/joindommore.asp

Windows XP Home : Accessing data on a Domain Server
http://www.wown.com/j_helmig/wxphdoms.htm

Windows XP in a Domain Environment
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/home/evaluation/overviews/xpindomain.asp

You can upgrade Home Edition to Professional.
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