Logon Error Message Reports, 'No Domain Controller Found or Domain Does Not Exist' (290129)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Server
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Datacenter Server
This article was previously published under Q290129

SYMPTOMS

When you attempt to log on to a Microsoft Windows 2000-based domain from a non-Windows 2000-based client computer, you may receive the following error message:

No Domain controller found or domain does not exist.

CAUSE

This behavior can occur when use of NetBIOS over TCP/IP is not enabled on the client computer.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this behavior, on the client computer, click Enable NetBIOS over TCP/IP on the WINS tab in the TCP/IP Properties dialog box.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:11/19/2003
Keywords:kbprb KB290129
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