How to Fix “Trust Relationship Between Workstation and Domain Failed” Error

Описание: Fixing “The trust relationship between this workstation and the primary domain failed” can be frustrating — but it doesn’t have to be. In this video, we walk through common causes and proven solutions to repair broken Active Directory trust relationships without reimaging or reinstalling Windows. Perfect for IT administrators, system engineers, and anyone managing Active Directory environments on Windows 10, Windows 11, or Windows Server.


Applies to:
✅ Windows Server 2025
✅ Windows Server 2022
✅ Windows Server 2019
✅ Windows Server 2016
✅ Windows 11 Enterprise
✅ Windows 11 Professional
✅ Windows 11 LTSC
✅ Windows 10 Enterprise
✅ Windows 10 Professional
✅ Windows 10 LTSC/LTSB


Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
0:43 Fix 1: Repair Secure Channel
2:21 Fix 2: Restore Deleted Computer Account
4:09 Fix 3: Rejoin the Computer to the Domain
5:08 PowerShell 7 Caveat
6:24 Cached Credentials Caveat
5:59 Common Causes
7:45 Thank you for watching
8:07 Links


Glossary:
AD = Active Directory
ADAC = Active Directory Administrative Center
CMDLET = Command-Let (PowerShell command)
DC = Domain Controller
DNS = Domain Name System
GUI = Graphical User Interface
PS = PowerShell
RMAD = Repadmin (Replication Diagnostics Tool)
SID = Security Identifier
UPN = User Principal Name
WMF = Windows Management Framework (The package that includes PowerShell, WMI, and related technologies)


GitHub:
https://github.com/DariensTips


Commands:

// PowerShell //

Get-Host
Test-ComputerSecureChannel
Reset-ComputerMachinePassword -Credential [DomainCredentials]
Test-ComputerSecureChannel -Repair -Credential [DomainCredentials]
Test-ComputerSecureChannel

repadmin.exe /syncall /AdeP
repadmin.exe /showrepl

Remove-Computer -UnjoinDomainCredential [DomainCredentials] -WorkgroupName "workgroup" -Restart
Add-Computer -DomainName [domain] -DomainCredential [DomainCredentials] -Restart


Links:
https://github.com/PowerShell/PowerShell
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/pow...
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https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/pow...
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/pow...
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/pre...
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/win...


Hashtags:
#ActiveDirectory #WindowsServer #PowerShell #SysAdmin #ITSupport #DomainTrust #Windows10 #Windows11