Easiest way to setup a home domain


  1. d2123cross
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    Easiest way to setup a home domain


    I need help finding the easiest way to setup a domain on Windows 7 Pro. Any comments and help are appreciated!!
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  3. LMiller7
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    An active directory domain requires a domain controller which can only be hosted on a server OS. Windows 7 Pro cannot do this.
    Or is your question something else?
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  4. d2123cross
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    LMiller7 said:
    An active directory domain requires a domain controller which can only be hosted on a server OS. Windows 7 Pro cannot do this.
    Or is your question something else?
    Nope. I guess this is the end of this thread
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