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We have about 500 PCs on our domain. Functional level is Server 2016. We received our first laptop from Dell which shipped with Windows 11 Pro 24H2 and it will not join. Since it's failure, I've tested various versions of Win10 and Win11 not running 24H2 and they all join just fine.
netsetup.log shows:
08/28/2024 08:09:17:784 -----------------------------------------------------------------
08/28/2024 08:09:17:784 NetpValidateName: checking to see if 'XPS' is valid as type 1 name
08/28/2024 08:09:17:784 NetpCheckNetBiosNameNotInUse for 'XPS' [MACHINE] returned 0x0
08/28/2024 08:09:17:784 NetpValidateName: name 'XPS' is valid for type 1
08/28/2024 08:09:17:810 -----------------------------------------------------------------
08/28/2024 08:09:17:810 NetpValidateName: checking to see if 'xps' is valid as type 5 name
08/28/2024 08:09:17:810 NetpValidateName: name 'xps' is valid for type 5
08/28/2024 08:09:17:816 -----------------------------------------------------------------
08/28/2024 08:09:17:816 NetpValidateName: checking to see if 'domainname' is valid as type 3 name
08/28/2024 08:09:17:816 NetpValidateName: 'domainname' is not a valid NetBIOS domain name: 0x7b
08/28/2024 08:09:28:877 NetpCheckDomainNameIsValid for domainname returned 0x54b, last error is 0x0
08/28/2024 08:09:28:877 NetpCheckDomainNameIsValid [ Exists ] for 'domainname' returned 0x54b
The PC attempting to join sits on the same subnet as our DCs and there are no security appliances/firewalls filtering traffic.
From the 24H2 PC that won't join, I have tried or am able to:
Another post suggest searching for a registry key relating to NT4Emulator on the DCs in the event the domain ever had an NT4 DC. This key doesn't exist on our DCs and if we had a DC running NT4 here, it was way before my arrival.
I can't think of any reason why this laptop is different other than it's the first running 24H2. I can't seem to find anyone having this issue.
Any help or suggestions is appreciated.
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I am having the same issue, but I think they removed the ability to connect to a single label domain in 24H2. I used to be able to put in a registry key to allow it, but it is not working for me anymore. I am hoping that this is resolved quickly.
What is domain controller? Active directory or openldap?
https://www.elevenforum.com/t/specify-target-feature-update-version-in-windows-11.3811/https://www.elevenforum.com/attachments/specify_target_feature_update_version_to_windows11_23h2-reg.87851/?hash=60ea4a409030d60c3e89bda7ac0c1d12
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate]
"ProductVersion"="Windows 11"
"TargetReleaseVersion"=dword:00000001
"TargetReleaseVersionInfo"="23H2"
We have one workstation that did an update to 24H2 from 23H2. All of a sudden it will not join the domain.
We removed 24H2 by using the "go back" feature and now the workstation works fine. If this feature is available to you that will take care of it until Microsoft has a fix for this. We paused updates on all our workstations for now.
Hi DZIERZEK Dale,
Thank you for posting in the Microsoft Community Forums.
The key point in your log is that Error: 0x54b indicates that there was a problem when attempting to access or manipulate a specified domain, specifically because the domain did not exist or could not be reached. This error usually occurs during network programming, system configuration, or when a user tries to access a network resource.
Below are some of the common causes and solutions that may lead to this error:
Common Causes
Domain name does not exist: The domain name entered may be a misspelling or the domain name has never been registered.
DNS problem: The DNS server may not be able to resolve the domain name, or the DNS settings may be incorrect.
Network Problems: The network connection may be unstable, or there may be network devices such as firewalls, routers, etc. that are blocking access to the domain name.
Domain Controller Unavailable: In an Active Directory environment, this error may also result if the domain controller cannot be accessed.
Solution
Check the domain name:
Verify that the domain name is correct.
Use the ping or nslookup command to check if the domain name resolves to an IP address.
Check DNS settings:
Make sure your DNS server settings are correct and that the DNS server is working properly.
Try changing your DNS server (for example, use Google's public DNS 8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4).
Check the network connection:
Make sure your device is connected to the Internet or an internal network.
Check if any firewall or router rules are blocking access to the domain.
Contact the network administrator:
If you are on a business or organizational network, contact the network administrator for assistance.
Ask if there are any specific configurations or restrictions regarding the domain.
Check Active Directory (if applicable):
Verify that the domain controller is online and accessible.
Check the replication and synchronization status of Active Directory.
Check log files:
Check the system or application log files for more detailed information about the error.
Use command-line tools:
Use command line tools such as dsquery (in an Active Directory environment) to query domain information.
Best regards
Neuvi
@Neuvi Any news on the MS front?
Deafening silience from the side of MS since august!
it would be nice if some effort from this side is put into the mix. I again want to point out this is a corporate problem and not some home-use issue.
No luck here also. Thanks for the effort though.
