#active-directory

Windows "The specified domain either does not exist or could not be contacted": it's usually DNS

Fix "The specified domain either does not exist or could not be contacted" when joining a domain: point DNS at a domain controller, test the SRV records, ports and time.

Intermediate · 4 min read

RPC server is unavailable

Windows

Windows "The RPC server is unavailable" (0x800706BA): how to find what blocks it

Fix "The RPC server is unavailable" (0x800706BA, error 1722): check the name, port 135, the dynamic ports, the firewall rules and the RPC services, step by step.

Intermediate · 4 min read

trust relationship failed

Windows

Windows "The trust relationship between this workstation and the primary domain failed": fix it without rejoining

Fix "The trust relationship between this workstation and the primary domain failed": repair the computer account password with PowerShell, without rejoining the domain.

Intermediate · 4 min read