Guest Russ \(www.SBITS.Biz\) Posted September 27, 2008 Posted September 27, 2008 Re: Connect computer not successful on a node Well to be honest Answering my questions would probably help. it's really hard to trouble-shoot without any response. Good luck. Russ -- Russell Grover - SBITS.Biz Microsoft Gold Certified Partner Microsoft Certified Small Business Specialist World Wide 24hr SBS2003 Remote Support - http://www.SBITS.Biz "Rajiv K Khandelwal" <rajiv@vardaan.net> wrote in message news:O6kWxHIIJHA.4896@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... > Russ, > > We are not heading anywhere inspite of trying all tricks. Thanks for your > help. Let me call an expert and then I shall report back. > > R. K. Khandelwal > > "Russ (www.SBITS.Biz)" <support@REMOVETHIS.sbits.biz> wrote in message > news:uWnNCB$HJHA.1308@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... >> So what is the Status of the PC >> Is it in a Domain now or in a Work Group? >> >> And what is the name of your Domain >> and what is the name of the workgroup? >> >> Russ >> >> -- >> Russell Grover - SBITS.Biz >> Microsoft Gold Certified Partner >> Microsoft Certified Small Business Specialist >> World Wide 24hr SBS2003 Remote Support - http://www.SBITS.Biz >> >> >> "Rajiv K Khandelwal" <rajiv@vardaan.net> wrote in message >> news:uokqGZ6HJHA.2580@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... >>>I had tried that earlier but while connecting, it fails to find the user. >>> >>> By the way I had successfully connected two other nodes by this method >>> but never faced this problem. of "The selected computer is already a >>> member of this domain. There is no need to run the Small Business Server >>> Network Configuration Wizard again" >>> >>> R. K. Khandelwal >>> >>> "Russ (www.SBITS.Biz)" <support@REMOVETHIS.sbits.biz> wrote in message >>> news:uyIy8S6HJHA.4600@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl... >>>> yes >>>> REMOVE the PC from the DOMAIN >>>> Then Re connect it! >>>> >>>> It should be in a WorkGROUP >>>> BEFORE you use the http://server/connectcomputer >>>> >>>> OK? >>>> The Connectcomputer is a wizard that MOVES the PC into the domain and >>>> sets 57 things :) >>>> >>>> Russ >>>> >>>> -- >>>> Russell Grover - SBITS.Biz >>>> Microsoft Gold Certified Partner >>>> Microsoft Certified Small Business Specialist >>>> World Wide 24hr SBS2003 Remote Support - http://www.SBITS.Biz >>>> >>>> >>>> "Rajiv K Khandelwal" <rajiv@vardaan.net> wrote in message >>>> news:eDxbeN6HJHA.3932@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl... >>>>> Russ, >>>>> >>>>> The domain is named as "DOMAIN" and I do not use a workgroup. Rather I >>>>> connect the computer to the domain. >>>>> >>>>> I appreciate your help and am thankful for it. >>>>> >>>>> R. K. Khandelwal >>>>> >>>>> "Russ (www.SBITS.Biz)" <support@REMOVETHIS.sbits.biz> wrote in message >>>>> news:e4KkhF6HJHA.4080@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... >>>>>> What's the name of your domain >>>>>> and what's the name of the workgroup that the PC is in? >>>>>> >>>>>> Russ >>>>>> >>>>>> -- >>>>>> Russell Grover - SBITS.Biz >>>>>> Microsoft Gold Certified Partner >>>>>> Microsoft Certified Small Business Specialist >>>>>> World Wide 24hr SBS2003 Remote Support - http://www.SBITS.Biz >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> "Rajiv K Khandelwal" <rajiv@vardaan.net> wrote in message >>>>>> news:ewd40B6HJHA.4060@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl... >>>>>>> Hi Russ, >>>>>>> >>>>>>> I did the following steps: >>>>>>> Changed computer name from ABC to RJ >>>>>>> Asked for reboot >>>>>>> Rebooted and logged on RJ as domain admin >>>>>>> After Reboot, deleted RJ computer from the AD of SBS >>>>>>> Waited for 15 min. >>>>>>> Added client computer V4 in SBS >>>>>>> Waited for 15 min. >>>>>>> Run http://server/connectcomputer >>>>>>> Got the message "The selected computer is already a member of this >>>>>>> domain. There is no need to run the Small Business Server Network >>>>>>> Configuration Wizard again" >>>>>>> Have tried rebooting the node. The computer neither shows in the AD >>>>>>> under the domain computers nor under the MyBusiness -> SBS >>>>>>> computers. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Am in a fix as there is only one domain on SBS. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Your valuable advice shall be appreciated. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> R. K. Khandelwal >>>>>>> >>>>>>> "Russ (www.SBITS.Biz)" <support@REMOVETHIS.sbits.biz> wrote in >>>>>>> message news:u$%23fum5HJHA.2156@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... >>>>>>>> OK you said you tried Waiting 15mins >>>>>>>> did you do all the instructions I mention? >>>>>>>> or just wait 15mins? >>>>>>>> Sorry I gotta be sure. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Sorry it sounds like the PC is still in a domain and not in a >>>>>>>> workgroup >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Russ >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> -- >>>>>>>> Russell Grover - SBITS.Biz >>>>>>>> Microsoft Gold Certified Partner >>>>>>>> Microsoft Certified Small Business Specialist >>>>>>>> World Wide 24hr SBS2003 Remote Support - http://www.SBITS.Biz >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> "Rajiv K Khandelwal" <rajiv@vardaan.net> wrote in message >>>>>>>> news:Oh9ywh5HJHA.2580@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... >>>>>>>>> Thanks Russ for your advice. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> I tried your advice and Watling for more than 15 minutes but it >>>>>>>>> does not work. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Now I am unable to change the computer name too. Shall appreciate >>>>>>>>> your assistance. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> R. K. Khandelwal >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> "Russ (www.SBITS.Biz)" <support@REMOVETHIS.sbits.biz> wrote in >>>>>>>>> message news:uVEFSP5HJHA.4060@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl... >>>>>>>>>> Try this. >>>>>>>>>> Assuming the PC is not in the domain still. >>>>>>>>>> (If so remove it.) >>>>>>>>>> Change the Name of the PC >>>>>>>>>> (To anything other than what you want to name it.) >>>>>>>>>> Reboot PC >>>>>>>>>> Delete name of computer in AD listing. >>>>>>>>>> Wait 15mins >>>>>>>>>> Re ADD Computer with the name you want in AD. >>>>>>>>>> Wait 15min >>>>>>>>>> Run http://server/connectcomputer again >>>>>>>>>> Have the computer changed to the new name >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> 15mins may not be exaggerating but it should work. >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> Russ >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> -- >>>>>>>>>> Russell Grover - SBITS.Biz >>>>>>>>>> Microsoft Gold Certified Partner >>>>>>>>>> Microsoft Certified Small Business Specialist >>>>>>>>>> World Wide 24hr SBS2003 Remote Support - http://www.SBITS.Biz >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> "Rajiv K Khandelwal" <rajiv@vardaan.net> wrote in message >>>>>>>>>> news:u49JtK5HJHA.2296@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl... >>>>>>>>>>>I am trying to run \\server\connectcomputer on a node running >>>>>>>>>>>Windows XP Professional. Everytime I run it a message comes "The >>>>>>>>>>>selected computer is already a member of this domain. There is no >>>>>>>>>>>need to run the Small Business Server Network Configuration >>>>>>>>>>>Wizard again" >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> I have tried all of the following methods without success: >>>>>>>>>>> 1. Deleting the computer from the Active Directory computer >>>>>>>>>>> listing. >>>>>>>>>>> 2. Disabling the computer from the Active Directory computer >>>>>>>>>>> listing. >>>>>>>>>>> 3. Removing the computer from the network of Standard >>>>>>>>>>> Management -> Client Computers. >>>>>>>>>>> 4. Changing the computer connection to a workgroup and then >>>>>>>>>>> back to Domain. >>>>>>>>>>> 5. Rebooting the Server. >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> I shall appreciate for the guidance from the experts here. >>>>>>>>>>> Thanking you in anticipation. >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> R. K. Khandelwal >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>>> >>> >>> >> >> > >
Guest SuperGumby [SBS MVP] Posted September 27, 2008 Posted September 27, 2008 Re: Connect computer not successful on a node Rajiv, you _are_ talking to an expert (Russ) and he has told you the exact cause of the problem. You state earlier. The domain is named as "DOMAIN" and I do not use a workgroup. Rather I connect the computer to the domain. DO NOT connect the computer to the domain before running /connectcomputer. The PC should be in a workgroup at this point. "Rajiv K Khandelwal" <rajiv@vardaan.net> wrote in message news:O6kWxHIIJHA.4896@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... > Russ, > > We are not heading anywhere inspite of trying all tricks. Thanks for your > help. Let me call an expert and then I shall report back. > > R. K. Khandelwal > > "Russ (www.SBITS.Biz)" <support@REMOVETHIS.sbits.biz> wrote in message > news:uWnNCB$HJHA.1308@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... >> So what is the Status of the PC >> Is it in a Domain now or in a Work Group? >> >> And what is the name of your Domain >> and what is the name of the workgroup? >> >> Russ >> >> -- >> Russell Grover - SBITS.Biz >> Microsoft Gold Certified Partner >> Microsoft Certified Small Business Specialist >> World Wide 24hr SBS2003 Remote Support - http://www.SBITS.Biz >> >> >> "Rajiv K Khandelwal" <rajiv@vardaan.net> wrote in message >> news:uokqGZ6HJHA.2580@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... >>>I had tried that earlier but while connecting, it fails to find the user. >>> >>> By the way I had successfully connected two other nodes by this method >>> but never faced this problem. of "The selected computer is already a >>> member of this domain. There is no need to run the Small Business Server >>> Network Configuration Wizard again" >>> >>> R. K. Khandelwal >>> >>> "Russ (www.SBITS.Biz)" <support@REMOVETHIS.sbits.biz> wrote in message >>> news:uyIy8S6HJHA.4600@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl... >>>> yes >>>> REMOVE the PC from the DOMAIN >>>> Then Re connect it! >>>> >>>> It should be in a WorkGROUP >>>> BEFORE you use the http://server/connectcomputer >>>> >>>> OK? >>>> The Connectcomputer is a wizard that MOVES the PC into the domain and >>>> sets 57 things :) >>>> >>>> Russ >>>> >>>> -- >>>> Russell Grover - SBITS.Biz >>>> Microsoft Gold Certified Partner >>>> Microsoft Certified Small Business Specialist >>>> World Wide 24hr SBS2003 Remote Support - http://www.SBITS.Biz >>>> >>>> >>>> "Rajiv K Khandelwal" <rajiv@vardaan.net> wrote in message >>>> news:eDxbeN6HJHA.3932@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl... >>>>> Russ, >>>>> >>>>> The domain is named as "DOMAIN" and I do not use a workgroup. Rather I >>>>> connect the computer to the domain. >>>>> >>>>> I appreciate your help and am thankful for it. >>>>> >>>>> R. K. Khandelwal >>>>> >>>>> "Russ (www.SBITS.Biz)" <support@REMOVETHIS.sbits.biz> wrote in message >>>>> news:e4KkhF6HJHA.4080@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... >>>>>> What's the name of your domain >>>>>> and what's the name of the workgroup that the PC is in? >>>>>> >>>>>> Russ >>>>>> >>>>>> -- >>>>>> Russell Grover - SBITS.Biz >>>>>> Microsoft Gold Certified Partner >>>>>> Microsoft Certified Small Business Specialist >>>>>> World Wide 24hr SBS2003 Remote Support - http://www.SBITS.Biz >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> "Rajiv K Khandelwal" <rajiv@vardaan.net> wrote in message >>>>>> news:ewd40B6HJHA.4060@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl... >>>>>>> Hi Russ, >>>>>>> >>>>>>> I did the following steps: >>>>>>> Changed computer name from ABC to RJ >>>>>>> Asked for reboot >>>>>>> Rebooted and logged on RJ as domain admin >>>>>>> After Reboot, deleted RJ computer from the AD of SBS >>>>>>> Waited for 15 min. >>>>>>> Added client computer V4 in SBS >>>>>>> Waited for 15 min. >>>>>>> Run http://server/connectcomputer >>>>>>> Got the message "The selected computer is already a member of this >>>>>>> domain. There is no need to run the Small Business Server Network >>>>>>> Configuration Wizard again" >>>>>>> Have tried rebooting the node. The computer neither shows in the AD >>>>>>> under the domain computers nor under the MyBusiness -> SBS >>>>>>> computers. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Am in a fix as there is only one domain on SBS. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Your valuable advice shall be appreciated. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> R. K. Khandelwal >>>>>>> >>>>>>> "Russ (www.SBITS.Biz)" <support@REMOVETHIS.sbits.biz> wrote in >>>>>>> message news:u$%23fum5HJHA.2156@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... >>>>>>>> OK you said you tried Waiting 15mins >>>>>>>> did you do all the instructions I mention? >>>>>>>> or just wait 15mins? >>>>>>>> Sorry I gotta be sure. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Sorry it sounds like the PC is still in a domain and not in a >>>>>>>> workgroup >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Russ >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> -- >>>>>>>> Russell Grover - SBITS.Biz >>>>>>>> Microsoft Gold Certified Partner >>>>>>>> Microsoft Certified Small Business Specialist >>>>>>>> World Wide 24hr SBS2003 Remote Support - http://www.SBITS.Biz >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> "Rajiv K Khandelwal" <rajiv@vardaan.net> wrote in message >>>>>>>> news:Oh9ywh5HJHA.2580@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... >>>>>>>>> Thanks Russ for your advice. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> I tried your advice and Watling for more than 15 minutes but it >>>>>>>>> does not work. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Now I am unable to change the computer name too. Shall appreciate >>>>>>>>> your assistance. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> R. K. Khandelwal >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> "Russ (www.SBITS.Biz)" <support@REMOVETHIS.sbits.biz> wrote in >>>>>>>>> message news:uVEFSP5HJHA.4060@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl... >>>>>>>>>> Try this. >>>>>>>>>> Assuming the PC is not in the domain still. >>>>>>>>>> (If so remove it.) >>>>>>>>>> Change the Name of the PC >>>>>>>>>> (To anything other than what you want to name it.) >>>>>>>>>> Reboot PC >>>>>>>>>> Delete name of computer in AD listing. >>>>>>>>>> Wait 15mins >>>>>>>>>> Re ADD Computer with the name you want in AD. >>>>>>>>>> Wait 15min >>>>>>>>>> Run http://server/connectcomputer again >>>>>>>>>> Have the computer changed to the new name >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> 15mins may not be exaggerating but it should work. >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> Russ >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> -- >>>>>>>>>> Russell Grover - SBITS.Biz >>>>>>>>>> Microsoft Gold Certified Partner >>>>>>>>>> Microsoft Certified Small Business Specialist >>>>>>>>>> World Wide 24hr SBS2003 Remote Support - http://www.SBITS.Biz >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> "Rajiv K Khandelwal" <rajiv@vardaan.net> wrote in message >>>>>>>>>> news:u49JtK5HJHA.2296@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl... >>>>>>>>>>>I am trying to run \\server\connectcomputer on a node running >>>>>>>>>>>Windows XP Professional. Everytime I run it a message comes "The >>>>>>>>>>>selected computer is already a member of this domain. There is no >>>>>>>>>>>need to run the Small Business Server Network Configuration >>>>>>>>>>>Wizard again" >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> I have tried all of the following methods without success: >>>>>>>>>>> 1. Deleting the computer from the Active Directory computer >>>>>>>>>>> listing. >>>>>>>>>>> 2. Disabling the computer from the Active Directory computer >>>>>>>>>>> listing. >>>>>>>>>>> 3. Removing the computer from the network of Standard >>>>>>>>>>> Management -> Client Computers. >>>>>>>>>>> 4. Changing the computer connection to a workgroup and then >>>>>>>>>>> back to Domain. >>>>>>>>>>> 5. Rebooting the Server. >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> I shall appreciate for the guidance from the experts here. >>>>>>>>>>> Thanking you in anticipation. >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> R. K. Khandelwal >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>>> >>> >>> >> >> > >
Guest PA Bear [MS MVP] Posted September 27, 2008 Posted September 27, 2008 Re: Connect computer not successful on a node Hear, hear! SuperGumby [sBS MVP] wrote: > Rajiv, you _are_ talking to an expert (Russ) and he has told you the exact > cause of the problem. > > You state earlier. > The domain is named as "DOMAIN" and I do not use a workgroup. Rather I > connect the computer to the domain. > > DO NOT connect the computer to the domain before running /connectcomputer. > The PC should be in a workgroup at this point. > > "Rajiv K Khandelwal" <rajiv@vardaan.net> wrote in message > news:O6kWxHIIJHA.4896@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... >> Russ, >> >> We are not heading anywhere inspite of trying all tricks. Thanks for your >> help. Let me call an expert and then I shall report back. >> >> R. K. Khandelwal >> >> "Russ (www.SBITS.Biz)" <support@REMOVETHIS.sbits.biz> wrote in message >> news:uWnNCB$HJHA.1308@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... >>> So what is the Status of the PC >>> Is it in a Domain now or in a Work Group? >>> >>> And what is the name of your Domain >>> and what is the name of the workgroup? >>> >>> Russ >>> >>> -- >>> Russell Grover - SBITS.Biz >>> Microsoft Gold Certified Partner >>> Microsoft Certified Small Business Specialist >>> World Wide 24hr SBS2003 Remote Support - http://www.SBITS.Biz >>> >>> >>> "Rajiv K Khandelwal" <rajiv@vardaan.net> wrote in message >>> news:uokqGZ6HJHA.2580@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... >>>> I had tried that earlier but while connecting, it fails to find the >>>> user. >>>> >>>> By the way I had successfully connected two other nodes by this method >>>> but never faced this problem. of "The selected computer is already a >>>> member of this domain. There is no need to run the Small Business >>>> Server >>>> Network Configuration Wizard again" >>>> >>>> R. K. Khandelwal >>>> >>>> "Russ (www.SBITS.Biz)" <support@REMOVETHIS.sbits.biz> wrote in message >>>> news:uyIy8S6HJHA.4600@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl... >>>>> yes >>>>> REMOVE the PC from the DOMAIN >>>>> Then Re connect it! >>>>> >>>>> It should be in a WorkGROUP >>>>> BEFORE you use the http://server/connectcomputer >>>>> >>>>> OK? >>>>> The Connectcomputer is a wizard that MOVES the PC into the domain and >>>>> sets 57 things :) >>>>> >>>>> Russ >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> Russell Grover - SBITS.Biz >>>>> Microsoft Gold Certified Partner >>>>> Microsoft Certified Small Business Specialist >>>>> World Wide 24hr SBS2003 Remote Support - http://www.SBITS.Biz >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> "Rajiv K Khandelwal" <rajiv@vardaan.net> wrote in message >>>>> news:eDxbeN6HJHA.3932@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl... >>>>>> Russ, >>>>>> >>>>>> The domain is named as "DOMAIN" and I do not use a workgroup. Rather >>>>>> I >>>>>> connect the computer to the domain. >>>>>> >>>>>> I appreciate your help and am thankful for it. >>>>>> >>>>>> R. K. Khandelwal >>>>>> >>>>>> "Russ (www.SBITS.Biz)" <support@REMOVETHIS.sbits.biz> wrote in >>>>>> message >>>>>> news:e4KkhF6HJHA.4080@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... >>>>>>> What's the name of your domain >>>>>>> and what's the name of the workgroup that the PC is in? >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Russ >>>>>>> >>>>>>> -- >>>>>>> Russell Grover - SBITS.Biz >>>>>>> Microsoft Gold Certified Partner >>>>>>> Microsoft Certified Small Business Specialist >>>>>>> World Wide 24hr SBS2003 Remote Support - http://www.SBITS.Biz >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> "Rajiv K Khandelwal" <rajiv@vardaan.net> wrote in message >>>>>>> news:ewd40B6HJHA.4060@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl... >>>>>>>> Hi Russ, >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> I did the following steps: >>>>>>>> Changed computer name from ABC to RJ >>>>>>>> Asked for reboot >>>>>>>> Rebooted and logged on RJ as domain admin >>>>>>>> After Reboot, deleted RJ computer from the AD of SBS >>>>>>>> Waited for 15 min. >>>>>>>> Added client computer V4 in SBS >>>>>>>> Waited for 15 min. >>>>>>>> Run http://server/connectcomputer >>>>>>>> Got the message "The selected computer is already a member of this >>>>>>>> domain. There is no need to run the Small Business Server Network >>>>>>>> Configuration Wizard again" >>>>>>>> Have tried rebooting the node. The computer neither shows in the AD >>>>>>>> under the domain computers nor under the MyBusiness -> SBS >>>>>>>> computers. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Am in a fix as there is only one domain on SBS. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Your valuable advice shall be appreciated. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> R. K. Khandelwal >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> "Russ (www.SBITS.Biz)" <support@REMOVETHIS.sbits.biz> wrote in >>>>>>>> message news:u$%23fum5HJHA.2156@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... >>>>>>>>> OK you said you tried Waiting 15mins >>>>>>>>> did you do all the instructions I mention? >>>>>>>>> or just wait 15mins? >>>>>>>>> Sorry I gotta be sure. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Sorry it sounds like the PC is still in a domain and not in a >>>>>>>>> workgroup >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Russ >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> -- >>>>>>>>> Russell Grover - SBITS.Biz >>>>>>>>> Microsoft Gold Certified Partner >>>>>>>>> Microsoft Certified Small Business Specialist >>>>>>>>> World Wide 24hr SBS2003 Remote Support - http://www.SBITS.Biz >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> "Rajiv K Khandelwal" <rajiv@vardaan.net> wrote in message >>>>>>>>> news:Oh9ywh5HJHA.2580@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... >>>>>>>>>> Thanks Russ for your advice. >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> I tried your advice and Watling for more than 15 minutes but it >>>>>>>>>> does not work. >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> Now I am unable to change the computer name too. Shall appreciate >>>>>>>>>> your assistance. >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> R. K. Khandelwal >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> "Russ (www.SBITS.Biz)" <support@REMOVETHIS.sbits.biz> wrote in >>>>>>>>>> message news:uVEFSP5HJHA.4060@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl... >>>>>>>>>>> Try this. >>>>>>>>>>> Assuming the PC is not in the domain still. >>>>>>>>>>> (If so remove it.) >>>>>>>>>>> Change the Name of the PC >>>>>>>>>>> (To anything other than what you want to name it.) >>>>>>>>>>> Reboot PC >>>>>>>>>>> Delete name of computer in AD listing. >>>>>>>>>>> Wait 15mins >>>>>>>>>>> Re ADD Computer with the name you want in AD. >>>>>>>>>>> Wait 15min >>>>>>>>>>> Run http://server/connectcomputer again >>>>>>>>>>> Have the computer changed to the new name >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> 15mins may not be exaggerating but it should work. >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> Russ >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> -- >>>>>>>>>>> Russell Grover - SBITS.Biz >>>>>>>>>>> Microsoft Gold Certified Partner >>>>>>>>>>> Microsoft Certified Small Business Specialist >>>>>>>>>>> World Wide 24hr SBS2003 Remote Support - http://www.SBITS.Biz >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> "Rajiv K Khandelwal" <rajiv@vardaan.net> wrote in message >>>>>>>>>>> news:u49JtK5HJHA.2296@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl... >>>>>>>>>>>> I am trying to run \\server\connectcomputer on a node running >>>>>>>>>>>> Windows XP Professional. Everytime I run it a message comes >>>>>>>>>>>> "The >>>>>>>>>>>> selected computer is already a member of this domain. There is >>>>>>>>>>>> no >>>>>>>>>>>> need to run the Small Business Server Network Configuration >>>>>>>>>>>> Wizard again" >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> I have tried all of the following methods without success: >>>>>>>>>>>> 1. Deleting the computer from the Active Directory computer >>>>>>>>>>>> listing. >>>>>>>>>>>> 2. Disabling the computer from the Active Directory computer >>>>>>>>>>>> listing. >>>>>>>>>>>> 3. Removing the computer from the network of Standard >>>>>>>>>>>> Management -> Client Computers. >>>>>>>>>>>> 4. Changing the computer connection to a workgroup and then >>>>>>>>>>>> back to Domain. >>>>>>>>>>>> 5. Rebooting the Server. >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> I shall appreciate for the guidance from the experts here. >>>>>>>>>>>> Thanking you in anticipation. >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> R. K. Khandelwal
Guest SuperGumby [SBS MVP] Posted September 27, 2008 Posted September 27, 2008 Re: Connect computer not successful on a node Russ is gonna be UNBEARABLE now. (sigh) :-) "PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABearMVP@gmail.com> wrote in message news:usW7%23aOIJHA.2296@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl... > Hear, hear! > > SuperGumby [sBS MVP] wrote: >> Rajiv, you _are_ talking to an expert (Russ) and he has told you the >> exact >> cause of the problem. >> >> You state earlier. >> The domain is named as "DOMAIN" and I do not use a workgroup. Rather I >> connect the computer to the domain. >> >> DO NOT connect the computer to the domain before running >> /connectcomputer. >> The PC should be in a workgroup at this point. >> >> "Rajiv K Khandelwal" <rajiv@vardaan.net> wrote in message >> news:O6kWxHIIJHA.4896@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... >>> Russ, >>> >>> We are not heading anywhere inspite of trying all tricks. Thanks for >>> your >>> help. Let me call an expert and then I shall report back. >>> >>> R. K. Khandelwal >>> >>> "Russ (www.SBITS.Biz)" <support@REMOVETHIS.sbits.biz> wrote in message >>> news:uWnNCB$HJHA.1308@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... >>>> So what is the Status of the PC >>>> Is it in a Domain now or in a Work Group? >>>> >>>> And what is the name of your Domain >>>> and what is the name of the workgroup? >>>> >>>> Russ >>>> >>>> -- >>>> Russell Grover - SBITS.Biz >>>> Microsoft Gold Certified Partner >>>> Microsoft Certified Small Business Specialist >>>> World Wide 24hr SBS2003 Remote Support - http://www.SBITS.Biz >>>> >>>> >>>> "Rajiv K Khandelwal" <rajiv@vardaan.net> wrote in message >>>> news:uokqGZ6HJHA.2580@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... >>>>> I had tried that earlier but while connecting, it fails to find the >>>>> user. >>>>> >>>>> By the way I had successfully connected two other nodes by this method >>>>> but never faced this problem. of "The selected computer is already a >>>>> member of this domain. There is no need to run the Small Business >>>>> Server >>>>> Network Configuration Wizard again" >>>>> >>>>> R. K. Khandelwal >>>>> >>>>> "Russ (www.SBITS.Biz)" <support@REMOVETHIS.sbits.biz> wrote in message >>>>> news:uyIy8S6HJHA.4600@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl... >>>>>> yes >>>>>> REMOVE the PC from the DOMAIN >>>>>> Then Re connect it! >>>>>> >>>>>> It should be in a WorkGROUP >>>>>> BEFORE you use the http://server/connectcomputer >>>>>> >>>>>> OK? >>>>>> The Connectcomputer is a wizard that MOVES the PC into the domain and >>>>>> sets 57 things :) >>>>>> >>>>>> Russ >>>>>> >>>>>> -- >>>>>> Russell Grover - SBITS.Biz >>>>>> Microsoft Gold Certified Partner >>>>>> Microsoft Certified Small Business Specialist >>>>>> World Wide 24hr SBS2003 Remote Support - http://www.SBITS.Biz >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> "Rajiv K Khandelwal" <rajiv@vardaan.net> wrote in message >>>>>> news:eDxbeN6HJHA.3932@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl... >>>>>>> Russ, >>>>>>> >>>>>>> The domain is named as "DOMAIN" and I do not use a workgroup. Rather >>>>>>> I >>>>>>> connect the computer to the domain. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> I appreciate your help and am thankful for it. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> R. K. Khandelwal >>>>>>> >>>>>>> "Russ (www.SBITS.Biz)" <support@REMOVETHIS.sbits.biz> wrote in >>>>>>> message >>>>>>> news:e4KkhF6HJHA.4080@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... >>>>>>>> What's the name of your domain >>>>>>>> and what's the name of the workgroup that the PC is in? >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Russ >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> -- >>>>>>>> Russell Grover - SBITS.Biz >>>>>>>> Microsoft Gold Certified Partner >>>>>>>> Microsoft Certified Small Business Specialist >>>>>>>> World Wide 24hr SBS2003 Remote Support - http://www.SBITS.Biz >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> "Rajiv K Khandelwal" <rajiv@vardaan.net> wrote in message >>>>>>>> news:ewd40B6HJHA.4060@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl... >>>>>>>>> Hi Russ, >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> I did the following steps: >>>>>>>>> Changed computer name from ABC to RJ >>>>>>>>> Asked for reboot >>>>>>>>> Rebooted and logged on RJ as domain admin >>>>>>>>> After Reboot, deleted RJ computer from the AD of SBS >>>>>>>>> Waited for 15 min. >>>>>>>>> Added client computer V4 in SBS >>>>>>>>> Waited for 15 min. >>>>>>>>> Run http://server/connectcomputer >>>>>>>>> Got the message "The selected computer is already a member of this >>>>>>>>> domain. There is no need to run the Small Business Server Network >>>>>>>>> Configuration Wizard again" >>>>>>>>> Have tried rebooting the node. The computer neither shows in the >>>>>>>>> AD >>>>>>>>> under the domain computers nor under the MyBusiness -> SBS >>>>>>>>> computers. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Am in a fix as there is only one domain on SBS. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Your valuable advice shall be appreciated. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> R. K. Khandelwal >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> "Russ (www.SBITS.Biz)" <support@REMOVETHIS.sbits.biz> wrote in >>>>>>>>> message news:u$%23fum5HJHA.2156@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... >>>>>>>>>> OK you said you tried Waiting 15mins >>>>>>>>>> did you do all the instructions I mention? >>>>>>>>>> or just wait 15mins? >>>>>>>>>> Sorry I gotta be sure. >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> Sorry it sounds like the PC is still in a domain and not in a >>>>>>>>>> workgroup >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> Russ >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> -- >>>>>>>>>> Russell Grover - SBITS.Biz >>>>>>>>>> Microsoft Gold Certified Partner >>>>>>>>>> Microsoft Certified Small Business Specialist >>>>>>>>>> World Wide 24hr SBS2003 Remote Support - http://www.SBITS.Biz >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> "Rajiv K Khandelwal" <rajiv@vardaan.net> wrote in message >>>>>>>>>> news:Oh9ywh5HJHA.2580@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... >>>>>>>>>>> Thanks Russ for your advice. >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> I tried your advice and Watling for more than 15 minutes but it >>>>>>>>>>> does not work. >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> Now I am unable to change the computer name too. Shall >>>>>>>>>>> appreciate >>>>>>>>>>> your assistance. >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> R. K. Khandelwal >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> "Russ (www.SBITS.Biz)" <support@REMOVETHIS.sbits.biz> wrote in >>>>>>>>>>> message news:uVEFSP5HJHA.4060@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl... >>>>>>>>>>>> Try this. >>>>>>>>>>>> Assuming the PC is not in the domain still. >>>>>>>>>>>> (If so remove it.) >>>>>>>>>>>> Change the Name of the PC >>>>>>>>>>>> (To anything other than what you want to name it.) >>>>>>>>>>>> Reboot PC >>>>>>>>>>>> Delete name of computer in AD listing. >>>>>>>>>>>> Wait 15mins >>>>>>>>>>>> Re ADD Computer with the name you want in AD. >>>>>>>>>>>> Wait 15min >>>>>>>>>>>> Run http://server/connectcomputer again >>>>>>>>>>>> Have the computer changed to the new name >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> 15mins may not be exaggerating but it should work. >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> Russ >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> -- >>>>>>>>>>>> Russell Grover - SBITS.Biz >>>>>>>>>>>> Microsoft Gold Certified Partner >>>>>>>>>>>> Microsoft Certified Small Business Specialist >>>>>>>>>>>> World Wide 24hr SBS2003 Remote Support - http://www.SBITS.Biz >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> "Rajiv K Khandelwal" <rajiv@vardaan.net> wrote in message >>>>>>>>>>>> news:u49JtK5HJHA.2296@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl... >>>>>>>>>>>>> I am trying to run \\server\connectcomputer on a node running >>>>>>>>>>>>> Windows XP Professional. Everytime I run it a message comes >>>>>>>>>>>>> "The >>>>>>>>>>>>> selected computer is already a member of this domain. There is >>>>>>>>>>>>> no >>>>>>>>>>>>> need to run the Small Business Server Network Configuration >>>>>>>>>>>>> Wizard again" >>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>> I have tried all of the following methods without success: >>>>>>>>>>>>> 1. Deleting the computer from the Active Directory computer >>>>>>>>>>>>> listing. >>>>>>>>>>>>> 2. Disabling the computer from the Active Directory >>>>>>>>>>>>> computer >>>>>>>>>>>>> listing. >>>>>>>>>>>>> 3. Removing the computer from the network of Standard >>>>>>>>>>>>> Management -> Client Computers. >>>>>>>>>>>>> 4. Changing the computer connection to a workgroup and then >>>>>>>>>>>>> back to Domain. >>>>>>>>>>>>> 5. Rebooting the Server. >>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>> I shall appreciate for the guidance from the experts here. >>>>>>>>>>>>> Thanking you in anticipation. >>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>> R. K. Khandelwal >
Guest PA Bear [MS MVP] Posted September 27, 2008 Posted September 27, 2008 Re: Connect computer not successful on a node <eg> SuperGumby [sBS MVP] wrote: > Russ is gonna be UNBEARABLE now. (sigh) > > :-) > > "PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABearMVP@gmail.com> wrote in message > news:usW7%23aOIJHA.2296@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl... >> Hear, hear! >> >> SuperGumby [sBS MVP] wrote: >>> Rajiv, you _are_ talking to an expert (Russ) and he has told you the >>> exact >>> cause of the problem. >>> >>> You state earlier. >>> The domain is named as "DOMAIN" and I do not use a workgroup. Rather I >>> connect the computer to the domain. >>> >>> DO NOT connect the computer to the domain before running >>> /connectcomputer. >>> The PC should be in a workgroup at this point. >>> >>> "Rajiv K Khandelwal" <rajiv@vardaan.net> wrote in message >>> news:O6kWxHIIJHA.4896@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... >>>> Russ, >>>> >>>> We are not heading anywhere inspite of trying all tricks. Thanks for >>>> your >>>> help. Let me call an expert and then I shall report back. >>>> >>>> R. K. Khandelwal >>>> >>>> "Russ (www.SBITS.Biz)" <support@REMOVETHIS.sbits.biz> wrote in message >>>> news:uWnNCB$HJHA.1308@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... >>>>> So what is the Status of the PC >>>>> Is it in a Domain now or in a Work Group? >>>>> >>>>> And what is the name of your Domain >>>>> and what is the name of the workgroup? >>>>> >>>>> Russ >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> Russell Grover - SBITS.Biz >>>>> Microsoft Gold Certified Partner >>>>> Microsoft Certified Small Business Specialist >>>>> World Wide 24hr SBS2003 Remote Support - http://www.SBITS.Biz >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> "Rajiv K Khandelwal" <rajiv@vardaan.net> wrote in message >>>>> news:uokqGZ6HJHA.2580@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... >>>>>> I had tried that earlier but while connecting, it fails to find the >>>>>> user. >>>>>> >>>>>> By the way I had successfully connected two other nodes by this >>>>>> method >>>>>> but never faced this problem. of "The selected computer is already a >>>>>> member of this domain. There is no need to run the Small Business >>>>>> Server >>>>>> Network Configuration Wizard again" >>>>>> >>>>>> R. K. Khandelwal >>>>>> >>>>>> "Russ (www.SBITS.Biz)" <support@REMOVETHIS.sbits.biz> wrote in >>>>>> message >>>>>> news:uyIy8S6HJHA.4600@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl... >>>>>>> yes >>>>>>> REMOVE the PC from the DOMAIN >>>>>>> Then Re connect it! >>>>>>> >>>>>>> It should be in a WorkGROUP >>>>>>> BEFORE you use the http://server/connectcomputer >>>>>>> >>>>>>> OK? >>>>>>> The Connectcomputer is a wizard that MOVES the PC into the domain >>>>>>> and >>>>>>> sets 57 things :) >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Russ >>>>>>> >>>>>>> -- >>>>>>> Russell Grover - SBITS.Biz >>>>>>> Microsoft Gold Certified Partner >>>>>>> Microsoft Certified Small Business Specialist >>>>>>> World Wide 24hr SBS2003 Remote Support - http://www.SBITS.Biz >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> "Rajiv K Khandelwal" <rajiv@vardaan.net> wrote in message >>>>>>> news:eDxbeN6HJHA.3932@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl... >>>>>>>> Russ, >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> The domain is named as "DOMAIN" and I do not use a workgroup. >>>>>>>> Rather >>>>>>>> I >>>>>>>> connect the computer to the domain. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> I appreciate your help and am thankful for it. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> R. K. Khandelwal >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> "Russ (www.SBITS.Biz)" <support@REMOVETHIS.sbits.biz> wrote in >>>>>>>> message >>>>>>>> news:e4KkhF6HJHA.4080@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... >>>>>>>>> What's the name of your domain >>>>>>>>> and what's the name of the workgroup that the PC is in? >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Russ >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> -- >>>>>>>>> Russell Grover - SBITS.Biz >>>>>>>>> Microsoft Gold Certified Partner >>>>>>>>> Microsoft Certified Small Business Specialist >>>>>>>>> World Wide 24hr SBS2003 Remote Support - http://www.SBITS.Biz >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> "Rajiv K Khandelwal" <rajiv@vardaan.net> wrote in message >>>>>>>>> news:ewd40B6HJHA.4060@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl... >>>>>>>>>> Hi Russ, >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> I did the following steps: >>>>>>>>>> Changed computer name from ABC to RJ >>>>>>>>>> Asked for reboot >>>>>>>>>> Rebooted and logged on RJ as domain admin >>>>>>>>>> After Reboot, deleted RJ computer from the AD of SBS >>>>>>>>>> Waited for 15 min. >>>>>>>>>> Added client computer V4 in SBS >>>>>>>>>> Waited for 15 min. >>>>>>>>>> Run http://server/connectcomputer >>>>>>>>>> Got the message "The selected computer is already a member of >>>>>>>>>> this >>>>>>>>>> domain. There is no need to run the Small Business Server Network >>>>>>>>>> Configuration Wizard again" >>>>>>>>>> Have tried rebooting the node. The computer neither shows in the >>>>>>>>>> AD >>>>>>>>>> under the domain computers nor under the MyBusiness -> SBS >>>>>>>>>> computers. >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> Am in a fix as there is only one domain on SBS. >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> Your valuable advice shall be appreciated. >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> R. K. Khandelwal >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> "Russ (www.SBITS.Biz)" <support@REMOVETHIS.sbits.biz> wrote in >>>>>>>>>> message news:u$%23fum5HJHA.2156@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... >>>>>>>>>>> OK you said you tried Waiting 15mins >>>>>>>>>>> did you do all the instructions I mention? >>>>>>>>>>> or just wait 15mins? >>>>>>>>>>> Sorry I gotta be sure. >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> Sorry it sounds like the PC is still in a domain and not in a >>>>>>>>>>> workgroup >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> Russ >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> -- >>>>>>>>>>> Russell Grover - SBITS.Biz >>>>>>>>>>> Microsoft Gold Certified Partner >>>>>>>>>>> Microsoft Certified Small Business Specialist >>>>>>>>>>> World Wide 24hr SBS2003 Remote Support - http://www.SBITS.Biz >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> "Rajiv K Khandelwal" <rajiv@vardaan.net> wrote in message >>>>>>>>>>> news:Oh9ywh5HJHA.2580@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... >>>>>>>>>>>> Thanks Russ for your advice. >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> I tried your advice and Watling for more than 15 minutes but it >>>>>>>>>>>> does not work. >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> Now I am unable to change the computer name too. Shall >>>>>>>>>>>> appreciate >>>>>>>>>>>> your assistance. >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> R. K. Khandelwal >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> "Russ (www.SBITS.Biz)" <support@REMOVETHIS.sbits.biz> wrote in >>>>>>>>>>>> message news:uVEFSP5HJHA.4060@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl... >>>>>>>>>>>>> Try this. >>>>>>>>>>>>> Assuming the PC is not in the domain still. >>>>>>>>>>>>> (If so remove it.) >>>>>>>>>>>>> Change the Name of the PC >>>>>>>>>>>>> (To anything other than what you want to name it.) >>>>>>>>>>>>> Reboot PC >>>>>>>>>>>>> Delete name of computer in AD listing. >>>>>>>>>>>>> Wait 15mins >>>>>>>>>>>>> Re ADD Computer with the name you want in AD. >>>>>>>>>>>>> Wait 15min >>>>>>>>>>>>> Run http://server/connectcomputer again >>>>>>>>>>>>> Have the computer changed to the new name >>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>> 15mins may not be exaggerating but it should work. >>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>> Russ >>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>> -- >>>>>>>>>>>>> Russell Grover - SBITS.Biz >>>>>>>>>>>>> Microsoft Gold Certified Partner >>>>>>>>>>>>> Microsoft Certified Small Business Specialist >>>>>>>>>>>>> World Wide 24hr SBS2003 Remote Support - http://www.SBITS.Biz >>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>> "Rajiv K Khandelwal" <rajiv@vardaan.net> wrote in message >>>>>>>>>>>>> news:u49JtK5HJHA.2296@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl... >>>>>>>>>>>>>> I am trying to run \\server\connectcomputer on a node running >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Windows XP Professional. Everytime I run it a message comes >>>>>>>>>>>>>> "The >>>>>>>>>>>>>> selected computer is already a member of this domain. There >>>>>>>>>>>>>> is >>>>>>>>>>>>>> no >>>>>>>>>>>>>> need to run the Small Business Server Network Configuration >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Wizard again" >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> I have tried all of the following methods without success: >>>>>>>>>>>>>> 1. Deleting the computer from the Active Directory >>>>>>>>>>>>>> computer >>>>>>>>>>>>>> listing. >>>>>>>>>>>>>> 2. Disabling the computer from the Active Directory >>>>>>>>>>>>>> computer >>>>>>>>>>>>>> listing. >>>>>>>>>>>>>> 3. Removing the computer from the network of Standard >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Management -> Client Computers. >>>>>>>>>>>>>> 4. Changing the computer connection to a workgroup and >>>>>>>>>>>>>> then >>>>>>>>>>>>>> back to Domain. >>>>>>>>>>>>>> 5. Rebooting the Server. >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> I shall appreciate for the guidance from the experts here. >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Thanking you in anticipation. >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> R. K. Khandelwal
Guest Rajiv K Khandelwal Posted September 28, 2008 Posted September 28, 2008 Re: Connect computer not successful on a node Hi, I am grateful to the advice been given by the experts. It is from these newsgroups that I have learnt a lot and am able to handle my small organization. Coming to the point. Till yesterday I tried all the suggestions given by Russ and am grateful to that. However nothing worked. At long last, I went through the Add or remove Programme and removed Nero which was not being used on the node but was bundled with the Intel software. Subsequently I ran the connectcomputer and EUREKA it worked. Now I shall try on my main machine. Once again thanks for your valuable suggestions and advice. R. K. Khandelwal "PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABearMVP@gmail.com> wrote in message news:uIyzstOIJHA.2772@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl... > <eg> > > SuperGumby [sBS MVP] wrote: >> Russ is gonna be UNBEARABLE now. (sigh) >> >> :-) >> >> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABearMVP@gmail.com> wrote in message >> news:usW7%23aOIJHA.2296@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl... >>> Hear, hear! >>> >>> SuperGumby [sBS MVP] wrote: >>>> Rajiv, you _are_ talking to an expert (Russ) and he has told you the >>>> exact >>>> cause of the problem. >>>> >>>> You state earlier. >>>> The domain is named as "DOMAIN" and I do not use a workgroup. Rather I >>>> connect the computer to the domain. >>>> >>>> DO NOT connect the computer to the domain before running >>>> /connectcomputer. >>>> The PC should be in a workgroup at this point. >>>> >>>> "Rajiv K Khandelwal" <rajiv@vardaan.net> wrote in message >>>> news:O6kWxHIIJHA.4896@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... >>>>> Russ, >>>>> >>>>> We are not heading anywhere inspite of trying all tricks. Thanks for >>>>> your >>>>> help. Let me call an expert and then I shall report back. >>>>> >>>>> R. K. Khandelwal >>>>> >>>>> "Russ (www.SBITS.Biz)" <support@REMOVETHIS.sbits.biz> wrote in message >>>>> news:uWnNCB$HJHA.1308@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... >>>>>> So what is the Status of the PC >>>>>> Is it in a Domain now or in a Work Group? >>>>>> >>>>>> And what is the name of your Domain >>>>>> and what is the name of the workgroup? >>>>>> >>>>>> Russ >>>>>> >>>>>> -- >>>>>> Russell Grover - SBITS.Biz >>>>>> Microsoft Gold Certified Partner >>>>>> Microsoft Certified Small Business Specialist >>>>>> World Wide 24hr SBS2003 Remote Support - http://www.SBITS.Biz >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> "Rajiv K Khandelwal" <rajiv@vardaan.net> wrote in message >>>>>> news:uokqGZ6HJHA.2580@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... >>>>>>> I had tried that earlier but while connecting, it fails to find the >>>>>>> user. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> By the way I had successfully connected two other nodes by this >>>>>>> method >>>>>>> but never faced this problem. of "The selected computer is already a >>>>>>> member of this domain. There is no need to run the Small Business >>>>>>> Server >>>>>>> Network Configuration Wizard again" >>>>>>> >>>>>>> R. K. Khandelwal >>>>>>> >>>>>>> "Russ (www.SBITS.Biz)" <support@REMOVETHIS.sbits.biz> wrote in >>>>>>> message >>>>>>> news:uyIy8S6HJHA.4600@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl... >>>>>>>> yes >>>>>>>> REMOVE the PC from the DOMAIN >>>>>>>> Then Re connect it! >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> It should be in a WorkGROUP >>>>>>>> BEFORE you use the http://server/connectcomputer >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> OK? >>>>>>>> The Connectcomputer is a wizard that MOVES the PC into the domain >>>>>>>> and >>>>>>>> sets 57 things :) >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Russ >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> -- >>>>>>>> Russell Grover - SBITS.Biz >>>>>>>> Microsoft Gold Certified Partner >>>>>>>> Microsoft Certified Small Business Specialist >>>>>>>> World Wide 24hr SBS2003 Remote Support - http://www.SBITS.Biz >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> "Rajiv K Khandelwal" <rajiv@vardaan.net> wrote in message >>>>>>>> news:eDxbeN6HJHA.3932@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl... >>>>>>>>> Russ, >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> The domain is named as "DOMAIN" and I do not use a workgroup. >>>>>>>>> Rather >>>>>>>>> I >>>>>>>>> connect the computer to the domain. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> I appreciate your help and am thankful for it. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> R. K. Khandelwal >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> "Russ (www.SBITS.Biz)" <support@REMOVETHIS.sbits.biz> wrote in >>>>>>>>> message >>>>>>>>> news:e4KkhF6HJHA.4080@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... >>>>>>>>>> What's the name of your domain >>>>>>>>>> and what's the name of the workgroup that the PC is in? >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> Russ >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> -- >>>>>>>>>> Russell Grover - SBITS.Biz >>>>>>>>>> Microsoft Gold Certified Partner >>>>>>>>>> Microsoft Certified Small Business Specialist >>>>>>>>>> World Wide 24hr SBS2003 Remote Support - http://www.SBITS.Biz >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> "Rajiv K Khandelwal" <rajiv@vardaan.net> wrote in message >>>>>>>>>> news:ewd40B6HJHA.4060@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl... >>>>>>>>>>> Hi Russ, >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> I did the following steps: >>>>>>>>>>> Changed computer name from ABC to RJ >>>>>>>>>>> Asked for reboot >>>>>>>>>>> Rebooted and logged on RJ as domain admin >>>>>>>>>>> After Reboot, deleted RJ computer from the AD of SBS >>>>>>>>>>> Waited for 15 min. >>>>>>>>>>> Added client computer V4 in SBS >>>>>>>>>>> Waited for 15 min. >>>>>>>>>>> Run http://server/connectcomputer >>>>>>>>>>> Got the message "The selected computer is already a member of >>>>>>>>>>> this >>>>>>>>>>> domain. There is no need to run the Small Business Server >>>>>>>>>>> Network >>>>>>>>>>> Configuration Wizard again" >>>>>>>>>>> Have tried rebooting the node. The computer neither shows in the >>>>>>>>>>> AD >>>>>>>>>>> under the domain computers nor under the MyBusiness -> SBS >>>>>>>>>>> computers. >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> Am in a fix as there is only one domain on SBS. >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> Your valuable advice shall be appreciated. >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> R. K. Khandelwal >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> "Russ (www.SBITS.Biz)" <support@REMOVETHIS.sbits.biz> wrote in >>>>>>>>>>> message news:u$%23fum5HJHA.2156@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... >>>>>>>>>>>> OK you said you tried Waiting 15mins >>>>>>>>>>>> did you do all the instructions I mention? >>>>>>>>>>>> or just wait 15mins? >>>>>>>>>>>> Sorry I gotta be sure. >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> Sorry it sounds like the PC is still in a domain and not in a >>>>>>>>>>>> workgroup >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> Russ >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> -- >>>>>>>>>>>> Russell Grover - SBITS.Biz >>>>>>>>>>>> Microsoft Gold Certified Partner >>>>>>>>>>>> Microsoft Certified Small Business Specialist >>>>>>>>>>>> World Wide 24hr SBS2003 Remote Support - http://www.SBITS.Biz >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> "Rajiv K Khandelwal" <rajiv@vardaan.net> wrote in message >>>>>>>>>>>> news:Oh9ywh5HJHA.2580@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... >>>>>>>>>>>>> Thanks Russ for your advice. >>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>> I tried your advice and Watling for more than 15 minutes but >>>>>>>>>>>>> it >>>>>>>>>>>>> does not work. >>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>> Now I am unable to change the computer name too. Shall >>>>>>>>>>>>> appreciate >>>>>>>>>>>>> your assistance. >>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>> R. K. Khandelwal >>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>> "Russ (www.SBITS.Biz)" <support@REMOVETHIS.sbits.biz> wrote in >>>>>>>>>>>>> message news:uVEFSP5HJHA.4060@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl... >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Try this. >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Assuming the PC is not in the domain still. >>>>>>>>>>>>>> (If so remove it.) >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Change the Name of the PC >>>>>>>>>>>>>> (To anything other than what you want to name it.) >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Reboot PC >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Delete name of computer in AD listing. >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Wait 15mins >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Re ADD Computer with the name you want in AD. >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Wait 15min >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Run http://server/connectcomputer again >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Have the computer changed to the new name >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> 15mins may not be exaggerating but it should work. >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Russ >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> -- >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Russell Grover - SBITS.Biz >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Microsoft Gold Certified Partner >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Microsoft Certified Small Business Specialist >>>>>>>>>>>>>> World Wide 24hr SBS2003 Remote Support - http://www.SBITS.Biz >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> "Rajiv K Khandelwal" <rajiv@vardaan.net> wrote in message >>>>>>>>>>>>>> news:u49JtK5HJHA.2296@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl... >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> I am trying to run \\server\connectcomputer on a node >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> running >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Windows XP Professional. Everytime I run it a message comes >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> "The >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> selected computer is already a member of this domain. There >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> is >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> no >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> need to run the Small Business Server Network Configuration >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Wizard again" >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> I have tried all of the following methods without success: >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> 1. Deleting the computer from the Active Directory >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> computer >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> listing. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> 2. Disabling the computer from the Active Directory >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> computer >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> listing. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> 3. Removing the computer from the network of Standard >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Management -> Client Computers. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> 4. Changing the computer connection to a workgroup and >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> then >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> back to Domain. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> 5. Rebooting the Server. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> I shall appreciate for the guidance from the experts here. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Thanking you in anticipation. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> R. K. Khandelwal >
Guest Rajiv K Khandelwal Posted September 30, 2008 Posted September 30, 2008 Re: Connect computer not successful on a node Following Connectcomputer, I am getting the following message on the nodes: "Client Setup could not remove a special account created to migrate user settings from the previous user of this computer. Contact the person responsible for your network." Kindly suggest a work around. Thanking you, R. K. Khandelwal "Rajiv K Khandelwal" <rajiv@vardaan.net> wrote in message news:OKtBRwSIJHA.1556@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl... > Hi, > > I am grateful to the advice been given by the experts. It is from these > newsgroups that I have learnt a lot and am able to handle my small > organization. > > Coming to the point. Till yesterday I tried all the suggestions given by > Russ and am grateful to that. However nothing worked. At long last, I went > through the Add or remove Programme and removed Nero which was not being > used on the node but was bundled with the Intel software. Subsequently I > ran the connectcomputer and EUREKA it worked. Now I shall try on my main > machine. > > Once again thanks for your valuable suggestions and advice. > > R. K. Khandelwal > > "PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABearMVP@gmail.com> wrote in message > news:uIyzstOIJHA.2772@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl... >> <eg> >> >> SuperGumby [sBS MVP] wrote: >>> Russ is gonna be UNBEARABLE now. (sigh) >>> >>> :-) >>> >>> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABearMVP@gmail.com> wrote in message >>> news:usW7%23aOIJHA.2296@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl... >>>> Hear, hear! >>>> >>>> SuperGumby [sBS MVP] wrote: >>>>> Rajiv, you _are_ talking to an expert (Russ) and he has told you the >>>>> exact >>>>> cause of the problem. >>>>> >>>>> You state earlier. >>>>> The domain is named as "DOMAIN" and I do not use a workgroup. Rather I >>>>> connect the computer to the domain. >>>>> >>>>> DO NOT connect the computer to the domain before running >>>>> /connectcomputer. >>>>> The PC should be in a workgroup at this point. >>>>> >>>>> "Rajiv K Khandelwal" <rajiv@vardaan.net> wrote in message >>>>> news:O6kWxHIIJHA.4896@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... >>>>>> Russ, >>>>>> >>>>>> We are not heading anywhere inspite of trying all tricks. Thanks for >>>>>> your >>>>>> help. Let me call an expert and then I shall report back. >>>>>> >>>>>> R. K. Khandelwal >>>>>> >>>>>> "Russ (www.SBITS.Biz)" <support@REMOVETHIS.sbits.biz> wrote in >>>>>> message >>>>>> news:uWnNCB$HJHA.1308@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... >>>>>>> So what is the Status of the PC >>>>>>> Is it in a Domain now or in a Work Group? >>>>>>> >>>>>>> And what is the name of your Domain >>>>>>> and what is the name of the workgroup? >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Russ >>>>>>> >>>>>>> -- >>>>>>> Russell Grover - SBITS.Biz >>>>>>> Microsoft Gold Certified Partner >>>>>>> Microsoft Certified Small Business Specialist >>>>>>> World Wide 24hr SBS2003 Remote Support - http://www.SBITS.Biz >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> "Rajiv K Khandelwal" <rajiv@vardaan.net> wrote in message >>>>>>> news:uokqGZ6HJHA.2580@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... >>>>>>>> I had tried that earlier but while connecting, it fails to find the >>>>>>>> user. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> By the way I had successfully connected two other nodes by this >>>>>>>> method >>>>>>>> but never faced this problem. of "The selected computer is already >>>>>>>> a >>>>>>>> member of this domain. There is no need to run the Small Business >>>>>>>> Server >>>>>>>> Network Configuration Wizard again" >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> R. K. Khandelwal >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> "Russ (www.SBITS.Biz)" <support@REMOVETHIS.sbits.biz> wrote in >>>>>>>> message >>>>>>>> news:uyIy8S6HJHA.4600@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl... >>>>>>>>> yes >>>>>>>>> REMOVE the PC from the DOMAIN >>>>>>>>> Then Re connect it! >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> It should be in a WorkGROUP >>>>>>>>> BEFORE you use the http://server/connectcomputer >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> OK? >>>>>>>>> The Connectcomputer is a wizard that MOVES the PC into the domain >>>>>>>>> and >>>>>>>>> sets 57 things :) >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Russ >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> -- >>>>>>>>> Russell Grover - SBITS.Biz >>>>>>>>> Microsoft Gold Certified Partner >>>>>>>>> Microsoft Certified Small Business Specialist >>>>>>>>> World Wide 24hr SBS2003 Remote Support - http://www.SBITS.Biz >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> "Rajiv K Khandelwal" <rajiv@vardaan.net> wrote in message >>>>>>>>> news:eDxbeN6HJHA.3932@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl... >>>>>>>>>> Russ, >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> The domain is named as "DOMAIN" and I do not use a workgroup. >>>>>>>>>> Rather >>>>>>>>>> I >>>>>>>>>> connect the computer to the domain. >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> I appreciate your help and am thankful for it. >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> R. K. Khandelwal >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> "Russ (www.SBITS.Biz)" <support@REMOVETHIS.sbits.biz> wrote in >>>>>>>>>> message >>>>>>>>>> news:e4KkhF6HJHA.4080@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... >>>>>>>>>>> What's the name of your domain >>>>>>>>>>> and what's the name of the workgroup that the PC is in? >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> Russ >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> -- >>>>>>>>>>> Russell Grover - SBITS.Biz >>>>>>>>>>> Microsoft Gold Certified Partner >>>>>>>>>>> Microsoft Certified Small Business Specialist >>>>>>>>>>> World Wide 24hr SBS2003 Remote Support - http://www.SBITS.Biz >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> "Rajiv K Khandelwal" <rajiv@vardaan.net> wrote in message >>>>>>>>>>> news:ewd40B6HJHA.4060@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl... >>>>>>>>>>>> Hi Russ, >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> I did the following steps: >>>>>>>>>>>> Changed computer name from ABC to RJ >>>>>>>>>>>> Asked for reboot >>>>>>>>>>>> Rebooted and logged on RJ as domain admin >>>>>>>>>>>> After Reboot, deleted RJ computer from the AD of SBS >>>>>>>>>>>> Waited for 15 min. >>>>>>>>>>>> Added client computer V4 in SBS >>>>>>>>>>>> Waited for 15 min. >>>>>>>>>>>> Run http://server/connectcomputer >>>>>>>>>>>> Got the message "The selected computer is already a member of >>>>>>>>>>>> this >>>>>>>>>>>> domain. There is no need to run the Small Business Server >>>>>>>>>>>> Network >>>>>>>>>>>> Configuration Wizard again" >>>>>>>>>>>> Have tried rebooting the node. The computer neither shows in >>>>>>>>>>>> the >>>>>>>>>>>> AD >>>>>>>>>>>> under the domain computers nor under the MyBusiness -> SBS >>>>>>>>>>>> computers. >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> Am in a fix as there is only one domain on SBS. >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> Your valuable advice shall be appreciated. >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> R. K. Khandelwal >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> "Russ (www.SBITS.Biz)" <support@REMOVETHIS.sbits.biz> wrote in >>>>>>>>>>>> message news:u$%23fum5HJHA.2156@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... >>>>>>>>>>>>> OK you said you tried Waiting 15mins >>>>>>>>>>>>> did you do all the instructions I mention? >>>>>>>>>>>>> or just wait 15mins? >>>>>>>>>>>>> Sorry I gotta be sure. >>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>> Sorry it sounds like the PC is still in a domain and not in a >>>>>>>>>>>>> workgroup >>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>> Russ >>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>> -- >>>>>>>>>>>>> Russell Grover - SBITS.Biz >>>>>>>>>>>>> Microsoft Gold Certified Partner >>>>>>>>>>>>> Microsoft Certified Small Business Specialist >>>>>>>>>>>>> World Wide 24hr SBS2003 Remote Support - http://www.SBITS.Biz >>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>> "Rajiv K Khandelwal" <rajiv@vardaan.net> wrote in message >>>>>>>>>>>>> news:Oh9ywh5HJHA.2580@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Thanks Russ for your advice. >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> I tried your advice and Watling for more than 15 minutes but >>>>>>>>>>>>>> it >>>>>>>>>>>>>> does not work. >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Now I am unable to change the computer name too. Shall >>>>>>>>>>>>>> appreciate >>>>>>>>>>>>>> your assistance. >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> R. K. Khandelwal >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> "Russ (www.SBITS.Biz)" <support@REMOVETHIS.sbits.biz> wrote >>>>>>>>>>>>>> in >>>>>>>>>>>>>> message news:uVEFSP5HJHA.4060@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl... >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Try this. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Assuming the PC is not in the domain still. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> (If so remove it.) >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Change the Name of the PC >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> (To anything other than what you want to name it.) >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Reboot PC >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Delete name of computer in AD listing. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Wait 15mins >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Re ADD Computer with the name you want in AD. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Wait 15min >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Run http://server/connectcomputer again >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Have the computer changed to the new name >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> 15mins may not be exaggerating but it should work. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Russ >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> -- >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Russell Grover - SBITS.Biz >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Microsoft Gold Certified Partner >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Microsoft Certified Small Business Specialist >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> World Wide 24hr SBS2003 Remote Support - >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> http://www.SBITS.Biz >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> "Rajiv K Khandelwal" <rajiv@vardaan.net> wrote in message >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> news:u49JtK5HJHA.2296@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl... >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> I am trying to run \\server\connectcomputer on a node >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> running >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Windows XP Professional. Everytime I run it a message comes >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> "The >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> selected computer is already a member of this domain. There >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> is >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> no >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> need to run the Small Business Server Network Configuration >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Wizard again" >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> I have tried all of the following methods without success: >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> 1. Deleting the computer from the Active Directory >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> computer >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> listing. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> 2. Disabling the computer from the Active Directory >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> computer >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> listing. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> 3. Removing the computer from the network of Standard >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Management -> Client Computers. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> 4. Changing the computer connection to a workgroup and >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> then >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> back to Domain. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> 5. Rebooting the Server. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> I shall appreciate for the guidance from the experts here. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Thanking you in anticipation. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> R. K. Khandelwal >> > >
Guest PA Bear [MS MVP] Posted September 30, 2008 Posted September 30, 2008 Re: Connect computer not successful on a node A workaround for contacting the person responsible for your network? I don't think so! [Are you that person?] Rajiv K Khandelwal wrote: > Following Connectcomputer, I am getting the following message on the > nodes: > "Client Setup could not remove a special account created to migrate user > settings from the previous user of this computer. Contact the person > responsible for your network." > > Kindly suggest a work around. > >> I am grateful to the advice been given by the experts. It is from these >> newsgroups that I have learnt a lot and am able to handle my small >> organization. >> >> Coming to the point. Till yesterday I tried all the suggestions given by >> Russ and am grateful to that. However nothing worked. At long last, I >> went >> through the Add or remove Programme and removed Nero which was not being >> used on the node but was bundled with the Intel software. Subsequently I >> ran the connectcomputer and EUREKA it worked. Now I shall try on my main >> machine. >> >> Once again thanks for your valuable suggestions and advice. >> <snip> >>>>> SuperGumby [sBS MVP] wrote: >>>>>> Rajiv, you _are_ talking to an expert (Russ) and he has told you the >>>>>> exact >>>>>> cause of the problem. >>>>>> >>>>>> You state earlier. >>>>>> The domain is named as "DOMAIN" and I do not use a workgroup. Rather >>>>>> I >>>>>> connect the computer to the domain. >>>>>> >>>>>> DO NOT connect the computer to the domain before running >>>>>> /connectcomputer. >>>>>> The PC should be in a workgroup at this point. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> We are not heading anywhere inspite of trying all tricks. Thanks for >>>>>>> your >>>>>>> help. Let me call an expert and then I shall report back. >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> So what is the Status of the PC >>>>>>>> Is it in a Domain now or in a Work Group? >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> And what is the name of your Domain >>>>>>>> and what is the name of the workgroup? >>>>>>>> -- >>>>>>>>> I had tried that earlier but while connecting, it fails to find >>>>>>>>> the >>>>>>>>> user. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> By the way I had successfully connected two other nodes by this >>>>>>>>> method >>>>>>>>> but never faced this problem. of "The selected computer is already >>>>>>>>> a >>>>>>>>> member of this domain. There is no need to run the Small Business >>>>>>>>> Server >>>>>>>>> Network Configuration Wizard again" >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> yes >>>>>>>>>> REMOVE the PC from the DOMAIN >>>>>>>>>> Then Re connect it! >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> It should be in a WorkGROUP >>>>>>>>>> BEFORE you use the http://server/connectcomputer >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> OK? >>>>>>>>>> The Connectcomputer is a wizard that MOVES the PC into the domain >>>>>>>>>> and >>>>>>>>>> sets 57 things :) >>>>>>>>>> -- >>>>>>>>>> Russell Grover - SBITS.Biz >>>>>>>>>> Microsoft Gold Certified Partner >>>>>>>>>> Microsoft Certified Small Business Specialist >>>>>>>>>> World Wide 24hr SBS2003 Remote Support - http://www.SBITS.Biz >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> The domain is named as "DOMAIN" and I do not use a workgroup. >>>>>>>>>>> Rather >>>>>>>>>>> I >>>>>>>>>>> connect the computer to the domain. >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> I appreciate your help and am thankful for it. >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> What's the name of your domain >>>>>>>>>>>> and what's the name of the workgroup that the PC is in? >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>> I did the following steps: >>>>>>>>>>>>> Changed computer name from ABC to RJ >>>>>>>>>>>>> Asked for reboot >>>>>>>>>>>>> Rebooted and logged on RJ as domain admin >>>>>>>>>>>>> After Reboot, deleted RJ computer from the AD of SBS >>>>>>>>>>>>> Waited for 15 min. >>>>>>>>>>>>> Added client computer V4 in SBS >>>>>>>>>>>>> Waited for 15 min. >>>>>>>>>>>>> Run http://server/connectcomputer >>>>>>>>>>>>> Got the message "The selected computer is already a member of >>>>>>>>>>>>> this >>>>>>>>>>>>> domain. There is no need to run the Small Business Server >>>>>>>>>>>>> Network >>>>>>>>>>>>> Configuration Wizard again" >>>>>>>>>>>>> Have tried rebooting the node. The computer neither shows in >>>>>>>>>>>>> the >>>>>>>>>>>>> AD >>>>>>>>>>>>> under the domain computers nor under the MyBusiness -> SBS >>>>>>>>>>>>> computers. >>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>> Am in a fix as there is only one domain on SBS. >>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>> Your valuable advice shall be appreciated. >>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> OK you said you tried Waiting 15mins >>>>>>>>>>>>>> did you do all the instructions I mention? >>>>>>>>>>>>>> or just wait 15mins? >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Sorry I gotta be sure. >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Sorry it sounds like the PC is still in a domain and not in a >>>>>>>>>>>>>> workgroup >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Thanks Russ for your advice. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> I tried your advice and Watling for more than 15 minutes but >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> it >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> does not work. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Now I am unable to change the computer name too. Shall >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> appreciate >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> your assistance. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Try this. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Assuming the PC is not in the domain still. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> (If so remove it.) >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Change the Name of the PC >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> (To anything other than what you want to name it.) >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Reboot PC >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Delete name of computer in AD listing. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Wait 15mins >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Re ADD Computer with the name you want in AD. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Wait 15min >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Run http://server/connectcomputer again >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Have the computer changed to the new name >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> 15mins may not be exaggerating but it should work. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Russ >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> I am trying to run \\server\connectcomputer on a node >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> running >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Windows XP Professional. Everytime I run it a message >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> comes >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> "The >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> selected computer is already a member of this domain. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> There >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> is >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> no >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> need to run the Small Business Server Network >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Configuration >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Wizard again" >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> I have tried all of the following methods without success: >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> 1. Deleting the computer from the Active Directory >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> computer >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> listing. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> 2. Disabling the computer from the Active Directory >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> computer >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> listing. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> 3. Removing the computer from the network of Standard >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Management -> Client Computers. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> 4. Changing the computer connection to a workgroup and >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> then >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> back to Domain. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> 5. Rebooting the Server. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> I shall appreciate for the guidance from the experts here. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Thanking you in anticipation.
Guest Rajiv K Khandelwal Posted October 1, 2008 Posted October 1, 2008 Re: Connect computer not successful on a node Yes, I am the administrator of the SBS. R. K. Khandelwal "PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABearMVP@gmail.com> wrote in message news:uHKpF%23xIJHA.4144@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl... >A workaround for contacting the person responsible for your network? I >don't think so! [Are you that person?] > > Rajiv K Khandelwal wrote: >> Following Connectcomputer, I am getting the following message on the >> nodes: >> "Client Setup could not remove a special account created to migrate user >> settings from the previous user of this computer. Contact the person >> responsible for your network." >> >> Kindly suggest a work around. >> >>> I am grateful to the advice been given by the experts. It is from these >>> newsgroups that I have learnt a lot and am able to handle my small >>> organization. >>> >>> Coming to the point. Till yesterday I tried all the suggestions given by >>> Russ and am grateful to that. However nothing worked. At long last, I >>> went >>> through the Add or remove Programme and removed Nero which was not being >>> used on the node but was bundled with the Intel software. Subsequently I >>> ran the connectcomputer and EUREKA it worked. Now I shall try on my main >>> machine. >>> >>> Once again thanks for your valuable suggestions and advice. >>> <snip> >>>>>> SuperGumby [sBS MVP] wrote: >>>>>>> Rajiv, you _are_ talking to an expert (Russ) and he has told you the >>>>>>> exact >>>>>>> cause of the problem. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> You state earlier. >>>>>>> The domain is named as "DOMAIN" and I do not use a workgroup. Rather >>>>>>> I >>>>>>> connect the computer to the domain. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> DO NOT connect the computer to the domain before running >>>>>>> /connectcomputer. >>>>>>> The PC should be in a workgroup at this point. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> We are not heading anywhere inspite of trying all tricks. Thanks >>>>>>>> for >>>>>>>> your >>>>>>>> help. Let me call an expert and then I shall report back. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> So what is the Status of the PC >>>>>>>>> Is it in a Domain now or in a Work Group? >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> And what is the name of your Domain >>>>>>>>> and what is the name of the workgroup? >>>>>>>>> -- >>>>>>>>>> I had tried that earlier but while connecting, it fails to find >>>>>>>>>> the >>>>>>>>>> user. >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> By the way I had successfully connected two other nodes by this >>>>>>>>>> method >>>>>>>>>> but never faced this problem. of "The selected computer is >>>>>>>>>> already >>>>>>>>>> a >>>>>>>>>> member of this domain. There is no need to run the Small Business >>>>>>>>>> Server >>>>>>>>>> Network Configuration Wizard again" >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> yes >>>>>>>>>>> REMOVE the PC from the DOMAIN >>>>>>>>>>> Then Re connect it! >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> It should be in a WorkGROUP >>>>>>>>>>> BEFORE you use the http://server/connectcomputer >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> OK? >>>>>>>>>>> The Connectcomputer is a wizard that MOVES the PC into the >>>>>>>>>>> domain >>>>>>>>>>> and >>>>>>>>>>> sets 57 things :) >>>>>>>>>>> -- >>>>>>>>>>> Russell Grover - SBITS.Biz >>>>>>>>>>> Microsoft Gold Certified Partner >>>>>>>>>>> Microsoft Certified Small Business Specialist >>>>>>>>>>> World Wide 24hr SBS2003 Remote Support - http://www.SBITS.Biz >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> The domain is named as "DOMAIN" and I do not use a workgroup. >>>>>>>>>>>> Rather >>>>>>>>>>>> I >>>>>>>>>>>> connect the computer to the domain. >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> I appreciate your help and am thankful for it. >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>> What's the name of your domain >>>>>>>>>>>>> and what's the name of the workgroup that the PC is in? >>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> I did the following steps: >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Changed computer name from ABC to RJ >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Asked for reboot >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Rebooted and logged on RJ as domain admin >>>>>>>>>>>>>> After Reboot, deleted RJ computer from the AD of SBS >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Waited for 15 min. >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Added client computer V4 in SBS >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Waited for 15 min. >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Run http://server/connectcomputer >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Got the message "The selected computer is already a member of >>>>>>>>>>>>>> this >>>>>>>>>>>>>> domain. There is no need to run the Small Business Server >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Network >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Configuration Wizard again" >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Have tried rebooting the node. The computer neither shows in >>>>>>>>>>>>>> the >>>>>>>>>>>>>> AD >>>>>>>>>>>>>> under the domain computers nor under the MyBusiness -> SBS >>>>>>>>>>>>>> computers. >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Am in a fix as there is only one domain on SBS. >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Your valuable advice shall be appreciated. >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> OK you said you tried Waiting 15mins >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> did you do all the instructions I mention? >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> or just wait 15mins? >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Sorry I gotta be sure. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Sorry it sounds like the PC is still in a domain and not in >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> a >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> workgroup >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Thanks Russ for your advice. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> I tried your advice and Watling for more than 15 minutes >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> but >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> it >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> does not work. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Now I am unable to change the computer name too. Shall >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> appreciate >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> your assistance. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Try this. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Assuming the PC is not in the domain still. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> (If so remove it.) >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Change the Name of the PC >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> (To anything other than what you want to name it.) >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Reboot PC >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Delete name of computer in AD listing. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Wait 15mins >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Re ADD Computer with the name you want in AD. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Wait 15min >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Run http://server/connectcomputer again >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Have the computer changed to the new name >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> 15mins may not be exaggerating but it should work. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Russ >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> I am trying to run \\server\connectcomputer on a node >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> running >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Windows XP Professional. Everytime I run it a message >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> comes >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> "The >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> selected computer is already a member of this domain. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> There >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> is >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> no >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> need to run the Small Business Server Network >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Configuration >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Wizard again" >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> I have tried all of the following methods without >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> success: >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> 1. Deleting the computer from the Active Directory >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> computer >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> listing. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> 2. Disabling the computer from the Active Directory >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> computer >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> listing. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> 3. Removing the computer from the network of Standard >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Management -> Client Computers. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> 4. Changing the computer connection to a workgroup and >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> then >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> back to Domain. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> 5. Rebooting the Server. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> I shall appreciate for the guidance from the experts >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> here. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Thanking you in anticipation. >
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