Re: Copying Profiles Between Computers

a144mb wrote:
> Is it possible to copy profiles between two networked computers
> running WinXP with Remote Desktop? I can't image (we use RIS) the
> computers because they're two different Dell models entirely. I can't
> use File and Settings Transfer Wizard because the primary account
> (network policy driven) I want to copy is stripped of desktop icons,
> Program Menu and administrative access points (ie, 'Internet
> Explorer' Quicklaunch Icon). I've copied profiles before on a local
> computer by using the User Profiles option in System Properties. But
> how do you transfer a profile from Documents & Settings on Computer A
> onto Computer B on a network or standalone for that matter based on
> the variables I've mentioned above? Our Network Admin will not ease
> restrictions on the account. Eventhough I've setup Remoting, I can't
> Remote Desktop into that account and set these tasks up can I?

Look into the User State Migration tool and/or the FAST wizard (Files and
Settings Transfer Wizard).

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