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How do I change the default domain when browsing Windows shares?

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I am lucky enough to be able to use an Ubuntu workstation at work, but I our company network is all Windows-based.

I can easily browse the network via the Nautilus file browser (by clicking 'Browse Network') in the sidebar. Of course, I have to authenticate myself using my Windows Domain password whenever I do so.

But every single time that I am challenged to provide authentication, I have to change the domain from WORKGROUP to my company's VERYLONGWINDOWSDOMAIN:

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Where is WORKGROUP coming from, and how can I change it?

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answered 1 Year ago ttarum · Accepted Answer

Here is the answer I discovered with a bit of searching. Some answers on AskUbuntu mention the same steps, but in the context of more serious problems with samba connectivity.

Back up the old Samba config file:

$ sudo cp /etc/samba/smb.conf /etc/samba/smb.conf.orig

Edit the config file:

$ sudo vim /etc/samba/smb.conf

(or $ sudo nano /etc/samba/smb.conf, if vim isn't your thing)
- in the editor, look for a line which says workgroup = WORKGROUP (it was line 38 for me, with Ubuntu 12.04)
- change WORKGROUP to your network's Windows Domain name

Save the file and exit the editor

Now, to make the change effective immediately, restart the NetBIOS name server:

$ sudo service nmbd restart