Global.exe Does Not Recognize DNS Domain Name (255086)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server

This article was previously published under Q255086

SYMPTOMS

If you attempt to use the Global.exe program with a DNS domain name, you may receive the following error message:
A domain controller for domain name could not be found.

CAUSE

This issue occurs because Global.exe does not recognize DNS domain names.

RESOLUTION

To work around this issue, use the down-level NetBIOS name.

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:10/8/2002
Keywords:kbprb KB255086