Network path not found - Joining PC to domain

Hi All,

I recently had an issue with a client computer not wanting to join to the domain.

The computer would not join due to the following error:

Unable to join computer to the domain: Network Path not found.

After lots of research, I finally found a solution.

First, please verify if you DNS is fine on your DC by running the following command on the DC:

dcdiag /test:dns

If all tests pass, check out the following:

Open Network and Sharing centre on the client computer, Click change adapter settings, right click the active network adapter and click properties.

Check to see if the Client for Microsoft Networks is there. If not, click on Install, then Client, click on Add and then click OK. Ensure it is now displaying under the installed components. Close all Windows and restart.

You should be able to join the domain now.

A few extra things you could also check:

Ping the domain from the client PC and ensure it returns with the correct IP.
Ensure your DC is your primary DNS on your IP config.
Ensure your DC also point to itself for dns primary.

I hope this will save someone some time.

Regards,

Sakkie