Although the error points in a Name Format Problem, this error is usually the
result of DNS issues.. check your DNS settings and make sure you are
pointing it to your DNS server address.... I think this will solve your
problem.. if not, of course, let us know..
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Wm P
MVP Microsoft Networking
MCP | CCNA | A+
"mpancha" wrote:
Quote:
> at work we're still using a Windows 2000 server as our DC. We have rolled
> out our first Vista laptop, and we're having trouble getting it to join the
> domain.
>
> When I try adding the computer to the domain I get the following error: "The
> format for the specified network name is invalid".
>
> I am typing in the domain name correctly, and the computer name is simply
> the user's last name.
>
> Any help would be gratefully appreciated. Thanks in advance.
>
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