Error Message: Domain Controller for this Domain Could Not Be Found (271925)

SYMPTOMS

When you try to add a Windows NT 4.0 Workstation-based computer to a domain, you may not be able to add the computer and you may receive the following error message:

Domain controller for this domain could not be found

Event Viewer may record event ID 5719 in the System event log:

No Windows NT Domain Controller is available for domain (domain_name).
The following error occurred: There are currently no logon servers available to service the logon request.

CAUSE

This behavior can occur if a Lmhosts file is in use, and the Lmhosts file contains an incorrect entry that is preloaded into the network basic input/output system (NetBIOS) name cache by using the #PRE extension.

RESOLUTION

If you do not need to use the Lmhosts file, disable the file:

Click Start, point to Settings, click Control Panel, and then double-click Network.
Click Protocols, click TCP/IP Protocol, and then click Properties.
Click WINS Address.
Click to clear the Enable LMHOSTS Lookup check box.
Click OK, and then click Close.
Restart your computer when you are prompted to do so.

If your network configuration requires that you use a Lmhosts file for NetBIOS name resolution, verify that all static mappings in the Lmhosts file are correct.

NOTE: The Lmhosts.sam file is located in the %SystemRoot%\System32\Drivers\Etc folder.

MORE INFORMATION

For additional information about how to use a Lmhosts file, click the article numbers below to view the articles in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

180094 How to Write an LMHOSTS File for Domain Validation and Other Name Resolution Issues

163409 NetBIOS Suffixes (16th Character of the NetBIOS Name)