Failed Machine Name Validation During Upgrade Causes Machine Name Change (314681)
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition
- Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition
- Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition
- Microsoft Windows Server 2003, 64-Bit Enterprise Edition
- Microsoft Windows Server 2003, 64-Bit Datacenter Edition
This article was previously published under Q314681 SYMPTOMS When you perform an upgrade, a server running Windows
Server 2003 may rename your computer if the server cannot validate the current
computer name, for example, if there is a duplicate name on the network.
STATUSThis
behavior is by design.
| Modification Type: | Major | Last Reviewed: | 6/5/2003 |
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| Keywords: | kbbug kbenv kbnofix kbsetup KB314681 |
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