Err Msg: A Duplicate Name Exists on the Network... (100320)
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Windows NT Server 3.1
- Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 3.1
- Microsoft Windows NT Advanced Server 3.1
This article was previously published under Q100320 SYMPTOMS
When you install Windows NT Advanced Server or Windows NT on a new computer
that you want to add to a domain, if you use a machine name that already
exists on the network, Setup will continue normally up to the point where
it starts the network. At this point, the following error message appears:
A duplicate name exists on the network. This error prevented the
network from starting. As a result, you will be unable to join a
domain at the present time.
Because of this error, you are unable to join the domain you planned on
joining. You will be prompted with a dialog box giving you the option of
starting your own domain, or joining another domain. If you start you own
domain, there is no way to join the existing domain at a later date. If you
abort this dialog box, it completely aborts Setup.
WORKAROUND
In Windows NT, temporarily join a workgroup. At a later date, you will be
able to change the machine name and join the domain. In Windows NT Advanced
Server, this is not an option. There is no way, other than during
installation, to select a machine name. You must abort Setup. Then you will
have to start the setup process again and use a machine name that does not
exist on the network.
| Modification Type: | Major | Last Reviewed: | 11/20/2003 |
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| Keywords: | kbsetup KB100320 |
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