Instructions for joining the domain on Windows 8.1 (Part 1)

Joining your Windows 8.1 computer into a domain (Domain) will have a lot of benefits. In the article below, Network Administrator will guide you to join the domain on Windows 8.1.

1. Preparing process to join the domain on Windows 8.1

Option A: Create an account in Active Directory.

Option B: Create an on-the-fly account when you connect to the domain.

Prerequisites:

1. Your Windows 8.1 computer must have an Active Directory account

2. Your Windows 8.1 computer must be able to connect to a domain controller.

3. Windows 8.1 version must be Windows 8.1 Professional or Enterprise (versions cannot join the domain).

4. You must log in to Windows 8.1 with a Local Admin account.

5. For option B you must use the domain Admin name and password.

2. Join the domain on Windows 8.1

1. In the upper right corner of the screen, click on the magnifying glass icon, then enter System in the search box and then click the System icon.

2. Under the option Computer name, domain, and workgroup settings header , click Change setting .

You will now receive a notification asking for an Admin password or requesting your confirmation.

3. Click on Network ID and follow the instructions on the Join a Domain or Workgroup interface.

Good tip:

Can I use a Microsoft account if I log on to the computer using a domain account?

The answer is yes. To link your Microsoft account to a domain account on your local computer, press the Windows + I key combination, then click Account and select Connect your Microsoft account .

3. Some problems when connecting Windows 8.1 to a domain

1. Full Computer Name - System Icon

One way to launch the System dialog is to press and hold the Windows + Pause key combination (you can also press the Windows + Fn key combination).

First arrange the Client computer name with the domain name.

Click More . then add the full computer name and append the full DNS name to the back.

For example : windows81.tomsitpro.com. After restarting, you can try joining Windows 8.1 to a domain.

2. Check DNS with Ipconfig

During the process of joining Windows 8.1 into a domain, you may get an error: The following error occurred trying to join the domain. Lỗi thử thử tên DNS của một DC.

To fix this, first open the Command Shell command (cmd) and then follow the steps.

The ipconfig / all command will display the DNS configuration.

You can do this by checking with ping. Enter "ping. .com " into the Command line.

You can use the " nslookup" command to troubleshoot DNS problems.

3. Install TCP / IP Adapter

Access the Network and Sharing Center (in Control Panel), select Adapter and then choose Change adapter setting s.

4. You can update DNS

You can set up specific DNS addresses on Windows Server, usually the same machine, but if DNS has its own server that will allow you to join Windows 8.1 into a domain.

Also you can try other IP addresses without having to reboot the computer.

Good tip:

Use the ipconfig / flushdns command to clear the cache if you are trying to ping different TCP / IP addresses.

5. Client for Microsoft Networks

In some cases, the Client for Microsoft is lost. However, the Client for Microsoft is required to join Windows and a domain, so you must tick the Client for Microsoft option .

Sometimes disabling Netlogon service may be the underlying cause of your Windows 8.1 computer being unable to join the domain.

You can check Netlogon service by starting services.ms c.

6. Bridged Ethernet for virtual machines (Virtual Machines)

Virtual machine applications like VMware or VirtualBox. Some documents show that changing network settings in virtual machines to Bridged Ethernet allows Windows 8.1 to connect to a domain.

You can refer to some of the following articles:

1. Fix some errors when upgrading to Windows 8.1

2. 10 tips for Windows 8.1 users to know

3. How to join the domain in Windows 7

Good luck!