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You cannot join a Windows Vista Home Premium-based computer to a domain

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Article ID:929543
Last Review:January 30, 2007
Revision:2.2

SYMPTOMS

If a computer is running Windows Vista Home Premium, you cannot join the computer to a domain.

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CAUSE

This behavior occurs because Windows Vista Home Premium does not support a scenario where you join a computer to a domain. Windows Vista Home Premium is designed as the foundation for a home entertainment system.

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STATUS

This behavior is by design.

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APPLIES TO
•Windows Vista Home Premium
•Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit Edition

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