Backup Domain Controllers May Fail to Join the Domain

 Last reviewed: April 11, 1997
Article ID: Q153081
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server versions 3.5 and 3.51

SYMPTOMS

Windows NT backup domain controllers (BDCs) may have difficulty joining a domain if the Hewlett-Packard (HP) 10/100 PCI LAN card is being used. The following error message appears: 

   Could not find the domain controller for this domain.

CAUSE

The HP driver for the 10/100 PCI LAN card is defective.

RESOLUTION

HP has a new driver for this card. Install the latest driver from the ftp site for HP. This is located at: 

   FTP.HP.COM/pub/networking/software/J2585b.exe.
or 

   www.hp.com/cposupport/networking/software/j2585b.exe.html.
When this file uncompresses, you need to replace the current driver with Hpddnd3.SYS.

NOTE: You must use the -d switch when decompressing this file.

STATUS

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Additional query words: prodnt 3.5 3.51
Keywords : kbnetwork ntdriver ntsetup NTSrv
Version : 3.5 3.51
Platform : WinNT

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Last reviewed: April 11, 1997
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