Default User Profile on Network

[acl03]

Is there a way to set up a "default user" profile on the network so we don't have to set it up on each machine? We're on a 2000 domain.

 

[Bluenose]

Just create a profile that you want i.e. all the options configured and then copy it to each users profile area on the server.

 

[linney]

HOW TO: Create a Custom Default User Profile (Q305709)

http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q305/7/09.asp

The Desktop.ini File Does Not Work Correctly When You Create a Custom Default Profile

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;q321281

Q310516 HOW TO: Distribute Registry Changes to Computers in Windows XP

http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q310/5/16.asp

Q310514 HOW TO: Distribute a Custom Desktop Theme to Users in Windows XP

http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q310/5/14.asp

 

[acl03]

Bluenose: we don't use roaming profiles...

 

[acl03]

linney: i know how to make a default user profile on each machine - is there any way to put that on the server instead so I dont have to update each machine?

 

[linney]

Any of these applicable?

Force all XP users to use the Default User profile
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HOW TO: Assign a Mandatory User Profile in Windows XP

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;Q307800#1

Prevent Local Profile Creation
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