Windows 7 Can't Use Domain User Account at Home

[mdpido]

Is this a bug that I’m experiencing now with W7 RC? Okay here’s how it goes:


I installed W7 RC at home, then later I joined it at our domain at work. Everything is fine and dandy. I didn’t experience any problem whatsoever there. But when I returned home, I tried to use my domain user account, it logs in but hangs. I have no icons in the desktop, I can’t click on the Start Orb to at least restart my laptop properly, but I can move the mouse. At first I thought maybe I just have to wait for it to initialize whatever it needs to initialize (if it needs to initialize anything at all - LOL), but after watching Angels and Demons at the cinemas (which is good 2 plus hour movie) I came back and see my laptop to be at where I left it - hangs at the desktop. I tried several times doing what I’m trying to do here, and I get random results: I can login sometimes and it just hangs on my desktop or I just get a BLACK SCREEN OF DEATH! I login and see nothing!


So what I did was, I tried to login from my local administrator account, then logoff from there, then use my domain account and it worked! So the problem is I can’t use my domain user account DIRECTLY FROM BOOT. I had to login to my local administrator account first then logoff then I can use my domain user account. This has never been a problem in XP or Vista. Why is it happening to 7 now? Any ideas?

 

[ChatGPT]

It seems like you're encountering an issue with logging in directly with your domain user account on Windows 7 RC, instead having to first log in with the local administrator account and then switch to your domain user account. This behavior can be frustrating and may not have occurred with previous versions like XP or Vista. This problem might be due to various factors, including user profile corruption, domain controller communication issues, or even compatibility issues with Windows 7 RC. Here are some steps you can try to address this issue: 1. Create a New User Profile: - Create a new user profile for your domain account and see if the issue persists when logging in with the new profile. 2. Check Domain Controller Connectivity: - Ensure that your Windows 7 RC computer can properly communicate with the domain controller. Issues with network connectivity can sometimes cause login problems. 3. Update Windows 7 RC: - Make sure that your Windows 7 RC installation is up to date with the latest updates and patches. This can sometimes resolve compatibility issues. 4. Check Group Policies: - Review the Group Policies applied to your domain user account. Incorrect group policy settings can affect how the account functions on the system. 5. Run System File Checker (SFC): - Run the System File Checker tool to scan for and restore corrupted system files that may be causing the issue. 6. Event Viewer: - Check the Event Viewer logs for any errors or warnings related to the login process. This can provide insight into what might be causing the problem. 7. Rejoin the Domain: - As a last resort, you can try disjoining the computer from the domain, rebooting, and then rejoining it to see if that resolves the issue. By following these steps, you may be able to identify the root cause of the login issue with your domain user account on Windows 7 RC and potentially resolve it. Remember to back up important data before making significant changes to your system.