configure home directory for win98 clients from NT 1

[kpalazzi]

When I go into a user account from User Manager for Domains, and go to Profiles, I try to put in a home directory path so the client connects to that path every time they log on.&nbsp;&nbsp;I put the correct path in but when the client boots up or logs on it never automatically maps the drive.<br><br>Help,<br><br>Kim

 

[dxd]

There are a couple of things to do or verify:<br><br>Make sure the user's home directory is being created and shared and the user has full control permissions to the directory.<br><br>Next, use the NET USE &lt;drive&gt;: /HOME command to map a drive to the home directory.<br><br><br>Also, be aware that the Drive Letter setting in the Profiles setup has no affect on Windows 9x clients.<br> <p>Doug<br><a href=mailto:dxd_2000@yahoo.com>dxd_2000@yahoo.com</a><br><a href= > </a><br>

 

[kpalazzi]

Can I run this command from NT server or do I have to go to each client maching and do it?&nbsp;&nbsp;I can map drives from each cient machine.&nbsp;&nbsp;I would like to do it and update it from the server.<br>

 

[dxd]

It would be simple enough to incorporate this into a login script. If you are not using login scripts at this point then you will need to create one...&quot;login.bat&quot; and place it in the Netlogon share of the Domain Controllers. This should be located at Winnt\System32\Repl\Import\Scripts.<br><br>You can also do it remotely if you are using any remote control software...SMS , PcAnywhere or the like.<br><br><br> <p>Doug<br><a href=mailto:dxd_2000@yahoo.com>dxd_2000@yahoo.com</a><br><a href= > </a><br>

 

[Zelandakh]

The reason that typing it into User Manager does not work is cos that is only accessed by NT WS. To get Win 9x to play you need to use the login script as specified above. Ignore the User Manager Profile box of which drive to use the mapping with as this is ignored.<br><br>Specify the full UNC path in User Manager as \\servername\sharename\username and set permissions accordingly.<br><br>Then create a login script called login.bat or whatever and put that name into the script box. Create the physical bat file called login.bat and in it put the line<br><br>net use k: /home<br><br>You can also use this to point printers too... <p>Zel<br><a href=mailto:zel@zelandakh.co.uk>zel@zelandakh.co.uk</a><br><a href=

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[kpalazzi]

Can you give me a sample script file.&nbsp;&nbsp;I have never done this before.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also, the Netlogon directory does not appear to be in repl\scripts directory.&nbsp;&nbsp;I see netlogon but not there.&nbsp;&nbsp;Do I need to put this script file in both places?

 

[dxd]

To create the script file open up notepad and type the following:<br><br>@echo Setting up your Home Directory<br>net use x: /HOME<br>@echo Your Home directory can be accessed from Drive X.<br>pause<br><br>Exit and save the file as login.bat.<br><br>You don't need to include the echos and the pause if you don't want to. However, including the pause statement initially will help you verify or troubleshoot any problems mapping to the resource. Also, you do not need to specify the drive letter if you don't want to....it will use the next available if not specified. Although, I would think you would want it to be consistent for all users no matter what box they logon to.<br><br>As far as the Netlogon share, by default it is located at <br>Winnt\System32\Repl\Import\Scripts. If it has been moved to another location that is fine. Just copy the script to that location. In User Manager for each user, modify the profile and add login.bat to the Login Script Name box....do not include a path...Winnt only looks in the Netlogon share for the script.<br><br>Try it out and let us know....if you would like for me to email you a script (although you can see it is very simple)drop in your email address.<br> <p>Doug<br><a href=mailto:dxd_2000@yahoo.com>dxd_2000@yahoo.com</a><br><a href= > </a><br>