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Thread: XP Client does not create user profile on server for Roaming Profile

  1. #1
    ChrisParker02134 Guest

    XP Client does not create user profile on server for Roaming Profi

    According to Minasi's book, when you configure roaming profiles using the
    profile tab in AD Users and Computers and set up the shared directory on the
    server, the XP client should log into the domain, see that there's no profile
    contained in the share, and should then load the local profile. When the XP
    client logs out, it's supposed to transfer that local profile up to the
    server in the directory specified by the profile tab in ADUandC.

    When I reboot my clients, the XP box tries to load the profile off t he
    server. Seeing none, it loads the local profile. When I reboot again, the
    XP box does not load this local profile up to the server. The directory
    stays blank.

    How would I troubleshoot this? The share on the server where the profile is
    supposed to sit can be mapped from the XP client if I do a manual map, so I
    don't think it's a permission issue. Further, I don't see any security
    issues when I audit login and logouts on the server.

    Thanks
    Chris


  2. #2
    Ace Fekay [Microsoft Certified Trainer] Guest

    Re: XP Client does not create user profile on server for Roaming Profi

    In news:1C889278-643B-415C-B9ED-447CEC91EF92@microsoft.com,
    ChrisParker02134 <ChrisParker02134@discussions.microsoft.com> requesting
    assistance, typed the following:
    > According to Minasi's book, when you configure roaming profiles using
    > the profile tab in AD Users and Computers and set up the shared
    > directory on the server, the XP client should log into the domain,
    > see that there's no profile contained in the share, and should then
    > load the local profile. When the XP client logs out, it's supposed
    > to transfer that local profile up to the server in the directory
    > specified by the profile tab in ADUandC.
    >
    > When I reboot my clients, the XP box tries to load the profile off t
    > he server. Seeing none, it loads the local profile. When I reboot
    > again, the XP box does not load this local profile up to the server.
    > The directory stays blank.
    >
    > How would I troubleshoot this? The share on the server where the
    > profile is supposed to sit can be mapped from the XP client if I do a
    > manual map, so I don't think it's a permission issue. Further, I
    > don't see any security issues when I audit login and logouts on the
    > server.
    >
    > Thanks
    > Chris


    The user account MUST have Full Control on both of the Share permissions,
    and the Security tab permissions.

    Also, it is suggested to use the %username% variable when providing the
    profile path.

    See if the following link helps out.

    How to Create and Copy Roaming User Profiles in Windows XPYou may have
    reason to copy a defined user profile to a number of users. This presents
    each user with an identical initial profile at logon.
    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314478

    Configuring Roaming User Profiles: Group PolicyMar 28, 2003 ... Before you
    create a roaming user profile, you need to create each user account. Then,
    log on to a server as an administrator to create a ...
    http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/l.../cc738596.aspx

    Have you considered using Folder Redirection instead of roaming profiles? Of
    course it does not give you everything a Roaming Profile provides, but it is
    much faster loading reducing logon times, as well as other advantages. You
    also have central control configuring them using a Group Policy. Here is a
    link on the features. I can provide more info regarding configuring them, if
    you are interested.

    Folder Redirection feature in Windows
    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/232692



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  3. #3
    Marcin Guest

    XP Client does not create user profile on server for Roaming Profile

    Chris,
    any errors in the Application log or Userenv.log on the clients that exhibit
    this behavior? Any chance that http://support.microsoft.com/kb/911805 or
    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/897101 applies in this case?

    hth
    Marcin

    "ChrisParker02134" <ChrisParker02134@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in
    message news:1C889278-643B-415C-B9ED-447CEC91EF92@microsoft.com...
    > According to Minasi's book, when you configure roaming profiles using the
    > profile tab in AD Users and Computers and set up the shared directory on
    > the
    > server, the XP client should log into the domain, see that there's no
    > profile
    > contained in the share, and should then load the local profile. When the
    > XP
    > client logs out, it's supposed to transfer that local profile up to the
    > server in the directory specified by the profile tab in ADUandC.
    >
    > When I reboot my clients, the XP box tries to load the profile off t he
    > server. Seeing none, it loads the local profile. When I reboot again,
    > the
    > XP box does not load this local profile up to the server. The directory
    > stays blank.
    >
    > How would I troubleshoot this? The share on the server where the profile
    > is
    > supposed to sit can be mapped from the XP client if I do a manual map, so
    > I
    > don't think it's a permission issue. Further, I don't see any security
    > issues when I audit login and logouts on the server.
    >
    > Thanks
    > Chris
    >




  4. #4
    Jorge Silva Guest

    Re: XP Client does not create user profile on server for Roaming Profi

    Hi
    Remember to check permissions on that share so the user can create and
    upload the profile into that directory. Additionally you may want to enable
    the Userenv log. Check what errors do you have in eventlog.

    --
    I hope that the information above helps you.
    Have a Nice day.

    Jorge Silva
    MCSE, MVP Directory Services

    Please no e-mails, any questions should be posted in the NewsGroup
    This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no rights.
    "ChrisParker02134" <ChrisParker02134@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in
    message news:1C889278-643B-415C-B9ED-447CEC91EF92@microsoft.com...
    > According to Minasi's book, when you configure roaming profiles using the
    > profile tab in AD Users and Computers and set up the shared directory on
    > the
    > server, the XP client should log into the domain, see that there's no
    > profile
    > contained in the share, and should then load the local profile. When the
    > XP
    > client logs out, it's supposed to transfer that local profile up to the
    > server in the directory specified by the profile tab in ADUandC.
    >
    > When I reboot my clients, the XP box tries to load the profile off t he
    > server. Seeing none, it loads the local profile. When I reboot again,
    > the
    > XP box does not load this local profile up to the server. The directory
    > stays blank.
    >
    > How would I troubleshoot this? The share on the server where the profile
    > is
    > supposed to sit can be mapped from the XP client if I do a manual map, so
    > I
    > don't think it's a permission issue. Further, I don't see any security
    > issues when I audit login and logouts on the server.
    >
    > Thanks
    > Chris
    >



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