'Robert L [MVP - Networking Wrote:
;2838110']By design, the Vista home can't join the domain. However, you
don't need to join the domain to access the domain network recourses.
these search results may help,

workgroup networking faqsHow can I share files between workgroup
computer and domain/workgroup computer ... 3) Create the same username
and password on both workgroup and domain so ...
http://www.howtonetworking.com/workgroupnet.htm

logon how to2) Even you have different workgroup name and domain, you
can logon domain instead of workgroup at home, and logon the same
username and password on other ...
http://www.howtonetworking.com/Windows/logon.htm



Bob Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE
Networking, Internet, Routing, VPN Troubleshooting on
http://www.ChicagoTech.net
How to Setup Windows, Network, VPN & Remote Access on
http://www.HowToNetworking.com
"Joe" wrote in message
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I would like to join a Vista Home Basic machine to an existing domain.
When
I purchased the desktop from Dell I was told this was possible. Is it

possible? If not, there are some applications that call files stored
on our
servers and since the desktop falls under the workgroup category every

morning when I login I have to type in the adminitrator username and
password.

My Question:

Can I join a Vista Home Basic desktop to a domain and how can I do it?

Any advice is greatly appreciated.

Thanks

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I have installed Windows Vista Home Basic on my boss' laptop. I must
join in domain of company.
Can you help me! To join laptop of my boss in our domain!
Thanh you very much!
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