quick/clean way to change client domains (w2k/xppro)

[jerryk]

Hello all,

I've been installing W2K domain controllers (and retiring nt4 PDC's) for two of my customers, and I'm thinking there MUST be an easier way to migrate the W2kPro/XPpro client profiles when the domain membership changes.

I've been just changing the client domain membership, which creates a new user: "newdomain\username" and a completely new profile. Then I have to go to the old documents/settings folders and copy the users's stuff manually into the new profile.

This is time consuming and ugly! Is there an easier way to do it?

If the only solution involved roaming profiles, I suppose I'd consider it, but I'd prefer a solution that keeps the profiles on the clients.

Many Many thanks for any thought you can provide.

Jerry

 

[karmic]

it's easy from the clients machine... log into the workstation as admin and follow these instructions.

copy and paste:

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/tr...proddocs/entserver/sysdm_userprofile_copy.asp

~ K.I.S.S - Don't make it any more complex than it has to be ~

 

[jerryk]

Thanks for the information! I'll be able to test it on Monday.