Error Message: Logon Failure: The Target Account Name Is Incorrect (310340)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Server
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional

This article was previously published under Q310340

SYMPTOMS

When you try to gain access to a child domain controller from the parent domain, you may receive the following error message:
Logon Failure: The target account name is incorrect.

CAUSE

This error message can occur if two computers have the same computer name. One computer is located in the child domain; the other computer is located in the parent domain.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, rename one of the computers, or delete the machine account on the parent domain.

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:11/20/2003
Keywords:kbenv kberrmsg kbprb w2000trusts KB310340