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Vista client cannot find domain server by domain name

Vista client cannot find domain server by domain name

Postby mnemonicj » Thu Jun 18, 2009 8:21 pm

I have a Windows Server 2003 running as my domain server and two Vista Business clients. One of my Vista business clients cannot access the server by <domain name>.local, but it can access the server by the server name or IP address. My other Vista client machine can access the server using <domain name>.local, but I am unable to find the differences between the machines' settings.

I need the Vista client to be able to access the server using <domain name>.local or my Group Policy won't update from the server to the client. Anyone know a solution?

TIA!
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Re: Vista client cannot find domain server by domain name

Postby mnemonicj » Thu Jun 18, 2009 8:27 pm

OK, I found the solution. I know, I know... that was quick, you say.

The TCP/IP NetBIOS Helper service was disabled. I enabled the service, opened a command window, typed in gpupdate.exe, and everything worked fine.
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Re: Vista client cannot find domain server by domain name

Postby NT50 » Fri Jun 19, 2009 1:59 pm

Gald you got it working
I was going to suggest checking the DNS settings first
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