Question : error when changing pc name on 2000 pro

I need to know how to get around an error msg.  The PC is named and in a work group.  I need to rename and join it to a domain.  When i try to rename i get an error msg that says "The following error occured validating name "******" a general network error occured.  I am in Atlanta now and need to make an 8 hr drive as soon as i get this finnished.  Thats why the high value.

Answer : error when changing pc name on 2000 pro

See if the PC can ping the server after changing the name... if it can't be added to the domain a network is probably the cause.
Gateway/router, WAN, TCP/IP config or something between the two nodes.