Networking 'My Documents'

[john tindell]

Hey I am trying to setup a network area for users files.

I can have a mapped drive to a network place when the user logs on, but my question is.

Is there a way to change the 'My Documents' path to the mapped network path, without having to edit the registry on all the computers?

Would I have to have the User Profile Stored on the network?

Thanks

[Ideas Man]

If the computers are on a domain, you can set this setting using Group Policy. You could also make a script that achieves this function.

[john tindell]

All the computers are part of a Domain, what policy would I need to setup? Just did a search, but couldn't find what i was looking for, probearly 'cause i was searching for the wrong thing

Thanks

[Ideas Man]

In Windows Configuration->Folder Redirection, right-click My Documents and select Properties. Select Basic... as the setting, Redirect to the following location under Target Folder Location and enter the mapped drive letter as the path to redirect to.

[john tindell]

Ok really stupid question, where is Windows Configuration? Do you mean on the server, or on the workstations. Sorry for the silly question

Thanks

[Ideas Man]

You'll have to create a new policy in Active Directory to use it.

[john tindell]

ok another stupid question, how do i create policys, i can import them? Do i have to write the *.inf file? Sorry for my ignorance, Thanks

[Ideas Man]

What server you using?

[john tindell]

Ok i have found that i need to use POLEDIT, and i have added the group that i want to be cahnged, i have foudn out how to change 'Custom Start Menu', 'Custom Programs Folder', but not custom my documents?

Thanks

[Ideas Man]

Are you using Windows NT?

[john tindell]

Im using Windows 2000 Server

[Ideas Man]

Why would you be using POLEDIT then? That's what you used in NT and 98, in 2000 and above, you use Group Policy. You do that by first selecting the orgainisational unit that holds your user accounts you wish the setting to be set on and in the properties page for that OU, select Policy and add a new one. Then edit that policy and do what I said previously.

[john tindell]

Cheers its working now. Thanks