How to Add a Computer to Active Directory

In large corporate office environments, employee computers that run Windows XP can be put on the Active Directory, which links all of the individual workstations together. Once added to the Active Directory, a PC user can share files with other members of the directory. The Active Directory also provides a universal login solution, so users can access their computers from network accounts.

Things You'll Need

• PC running Windows XP

Instructions

1. Log on to the PC computer with an account that has administrative privileges.

2. Open the Start Menu by clicking the icon in the lower left corner of the screen.

3. Right-click the icon labeled My Computer and select Properties from the list of options. A pop-up window with a variety of system details will open.

4. Go to the Computer Name tab at the top of the pop-up window and click the Change button at the bottom of the window.

5. Click the radio button next to Member of Domain and enter the address of your Active Directory.

6. Click OK and restart your computer to finalize the directory addition.