Error Message: The Domain Name <Domain> Is Either Invalid or Doesn't Exist (228328)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Server
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
This article was previously published under Q228328

SYMPTOMS

When you attempt to join a domain on a Windows-based computer, you may receive one of the following error messages:
The domain name "Domain" is either invalid or doesn't exist.

The following error occurred validating the name "Domain". The specified domain either does not exist or could not be contacted.

CAUSE

This behavior can occur if there is no network protocol installed on the computer.

RESOLUTION

Install a network protocol on the computer:
  1. Right-click My Network Places on the desktop, and then click Properties.
  2. Right-click Local Area Connection, and then click Properties.
  3. On the General tab, click Install.
  4. Click Protocol, and then click Add.
  5. Click the appropriate protocol, and then click OK.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed at the beginning of this article.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:11/20/2003
Keywords:kbenv kberrmsg kbnetwork kbprb KB228328
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