Windows NT 3.51 Computer Object Is Not Created in the Computers Container

• Microsoft Windows 2000 Server
• Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server

SYMPTOMS

When a computer running Microsoft Windows NT 3.51 Workstation/Server joins a Windows 2000 domain, a computer object is not created in the Computers container. Instead, an account is created in the Users container. The account is named computer$ (where computer is the name of the workstation or server). The computer successfully participates as a domain member.

CAUSE

When a computer running Windows NT 3.51 joins a domain, a user account is created, which is then changed to a computer account. As a result, the machine account is listed as computer$ in the Users container.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this problem, you must first create the computer object prior to joining the Windows NT 3.51-based computer to the domain. To do this, use the appropriate method.

NOTE: If the computer is already a domain member, you must first delete the computer$ user object with Active Directory Users and Computers or Server Manager before following these steps from a Windows 2000 domain controller.

Using Server Manager

1. Click Start, click Run, type srvmgr.exe, and then click OK.



2. On the File menu, click Computer, and then click Add to Domain.



3. Click Windows NT Workstation or Server, type the computer name, click Add, and then click Close.



4. Configure the Windows NT 3.51-based computer to join the domain.

Using Active Directory Users and Computers

1. Click Start, point to Programs, point to Administrative Tools, and then click Active Directory Users and Computers.



2. Right-click the Computers container, click New, and then click Computer.



3. Type the name of the Windows NT 3.51-based computer you want to add.



4. Click to select the Allow pre-Windows 2000 computers to use this account check box, and then click OK.



5. Configure the Windows NT 3.51-based computer to join the domain.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Microsoft Windows 2000.

MORE INFORMATION

Additional query words:

Keywords : kbenv
Version : WINDOWS:2000
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type : kbbug