Can Win 7 Pro be modified to run as a domain controller and use A.D?


  1. Marcus Aurelius
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    32-bit windows 7 professional SP1
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    Can Win 7 Pro be modified to run as a domain controller and use A.D?


    The title says it all. Can Windows 7 Professional be modified to run as a domain controller and use Active Directory? If so please point the way to a tutorial if you know of one. Thank you.
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  3. logicearth
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    Windows 10 Pro (x64)
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    No. If it could Microsoft would be on you faster then Winnie-the-pooh stalking a jar of honey.
    The only way you are going to have a domain controller is by using Windows Server.
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