“The trust relationship between this workstation and the primary domain failed” error when you log on to a computer that is running Windows 7 / Windows 8 / Windows 8.1 / Windows Server 2012 / Windows Server 2012 R2
- Use a local administrator account to log on to the computer.
- Click Start, right-click Computer, and then click Properties.
- Click Change settings next to the computer name.
- On the Computer Name tab, click Change.
- Under the Member of heading, select Workgroup, type a workgroup name, and then click OK.
- When you are prompted to restart the computer, click OK.
- On the Computer Name tab, click Change again.
- Under the Member of heading, select Domain, and then type the domain name.
- Click OK, and then type the credentials of the user who has permissions in the domain.
- When you are prompted to restart the computer, click OK.
- Restart the computer.
The Issue Issue Is Now Resolved.
There are other ways to fix this that I think are more complicated using a command line you can find them at the blog below. Again I think it just makes things more complicated but it’s up to you.