Hi
You can not use Domain network when the server runs XP or Vista. You need a
server running real server OS (like Windows 2003) in order to use a Domain
based Network.
With XP and or Vista you have to stay with peer-t0-peer (workgroup).
Jack (MVP-Networking).

"juststaff" <juststaff@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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>I just upgraded my laptop from vista home basic to vista ultimate. I also
>use
> desktop pc based windows xp to connect those domains (NS and DS).
> but I get problem with my laptop
>
> before I connect to my server, I was using setting by workgroup, not
> domain.
> so the workgroup name is same with name of NS.
> then, after I upgraded, I want to change it, I want connect to my network
> use domain setting. but, when I tried, and system asked username and
> password, I filled in,but system can't connect to domain.
>
> I just wish, can my vista's network looked like xp's network, which shown
> every domain and its members when I connect to my network
>
> how to setting?
> thanks