Error Message: No Domain Server Was Available to Validate... (193670)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 98
  • Microsoft Windows 95
  • Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition
This article was previously published under Q193670

SYMPTOMS

When you attempt to log on to your network, you may receive the following error message:
No domain server was available to validate your logon


After you receive this error message, you may not be able to view or use network resources.

CAUSE

This behavior can occur if you connect to your network by using an infrared device (not a fast infrared device), and your computer is configured to use only the IPX/SPX protocol.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, obtain and install a fast infrared device to connect to your network.

To work around this issue, install another network protocol that is in use on your network. To do so, use the following steps:

NOTE: For information about the protocols in use on your network, please contact your network administrator.

  1. Click Start, point to Settings, click Control Panel, and then double-click Network.
  2. Click Add, click Protocol, and then click Add.
  3. In the Manufacturers box, click Microsoft, and then click the appropriate network protocol in the Network Protocols box.
  4. Click OK, click OK, and then restart your computer.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:12/16/2004
Keywords:kberrmsg kbHardware kbnetwork kbprb KB193670
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