Microsoft KB Archive/187137

= Add User Wizard Does Not Allow Setting of Home Directory =

Article ID: 187137

Article Last Modified on 11/1/2006

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0, Terminal Server Edition

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This article was previously published under Q187137



SYMPTOMS
When you create users with the Add user account, you cannot modify the home directory to a different folder on the local computer. You can, however, create a path on another computer.



CAUSE
This is by design.



MORE INFORMATION
When you select Start/Programs/Administrative Tools/Administrative Wizards/Add User Account, the Add User Account wizard is launched. Choose Home Directory and click NEXT. The only choice on the local computer is:   \default home directory on the user's computer There is no choice to let the Administrator give a path to any other local folders.

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