Re: Moving user's profile from one machine to another

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Frank wrote:
What is the best method of moving a user from one machine to
another without losing any of their data or processes(e.g.
autotext). I am in the process of moving many users to updated
machines.

Files and Settings Transfer Wizard or the User State Migration Tool...

Dependent on how many, how automated you need it, how fast you plan on doing
it... the particulars of your situation essentially.

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