Do they "have to" auth against the domain? 

 

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From: Ken Cornetet [mailto:[email protected]] 
Sent: Tuesday, August 16, 2011 12:51 PM
To: NT System Admin Issues
Subject: WIndows 95 and Server 2008 R2 DCs

 

I have some Windows 95 computers authenticating against my domain.
Currently, the domain is running on Server 2003 DCs, but I am in the
process of upgrading to Server 2008 R2 DCs. I have already started to
deploy Server 2008 DCs.

 

I have one location that has a couple of Windows 95 computers, and they
cannot authenticate against a Server 2008 R2 DC - even with what I think
is the appropriate group policy (the same policy allows the Windows 95
machines to authenticate against Server 2003 DCs).

 

OK, I know, Windows 95. But, these are used as controllers in some
multi-million dollar machinery that was purchased long ago from a
company that is now defunct. Replacing this equipment is simply not an
option. Upgrading the OS is not an option. Installing the AD client
extension for Windows 9x *might* be an option, but only as a last
resort. The factory guys who maintain this equipment obviously do not
like to stir the soup, because the apparently only human left on earth
who can support this equipment charges 5 figures to just answer the
phone.

 

Here's what I have in the Default Domain Controller Policy:

Microsoft network client: Digitally sign communications (always)
Disabled

Microsoft network server: Digitally sign communications (always)
Disabled

Microsoft network server: Digitally sign communications (if client
agrees) Enabled

Network security: Do not store LAN Manager hash value on next password
change Disabled

Network security: LAN Manager authentication level Send LM & NTLM - use
NTLMv2 session security if negotiated

Allow cryptography algorithms compatible with Windows NT 4.0 Enabled 

 

Any suggestions?

 

Ken Cornetet 812.482.8499

To err is human - to moo, bovine.

 

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