Microsoft KB Archive/182079

= Files Deleted from Home Directory on Logoff =

Article ID: 182079

Article Last Modified on 9/30/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Windows 2000 Server
 * Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server
 * Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Edition
 * Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0 Standard Edition
 * Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0 Enterprise Edition
 * Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 Developer Edition

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This article was previously published under Q182079





SYMPTOMS
When a user logs off, all files in the home directory are deleted.



CAUSE
Having both a Home Directory and Roaming Profile set to the same path is a common cause of this.



RESOLUTION
To correct this problem, perform the following steps:


 * 1) Start User Manager for Domains, and select the User's properties.
 * 2) Under the Profile properties, specify a profile path that is different from the home directory path.

It is acceptable to make the profile directory a subdirectory of the home directory.

For example: \\Server\Share\HomeDirectory\Profile.

Additional query words: remove disappear delete

Keywords: kbprb KB182079

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