Set the default domain in XP

One of the problems with using OSD to deploy XP is that the default logon domain after a build is always the local computer. If you refresh your clients on a regular basis this can confuse your users. This hack will allow you to set the default logon domain to be your Active Directory domain instead.

The key trick with this hack is to import this registry file before you join the domain.

Copy and paste the following code into a text file called setdomain.reg


Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon]
"DefaultDomainName"="YOURDOMAIN"
"CachePrimaryDomain"="YOURDOMAIN"
"AltDefaultDomainName"="YOURDOMAIN"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\DomainCache]
"YOURDOMAIN"="yourdomain.com"


In a Run Command Line step use the following command-


regedit /s setdomain.reg