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Q133730: Network User Profiles Not Supported on Real-Mode Networks

Article: Q133730
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
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Last Modified: 04-FEB-2002

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows 95 
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SYMPTOMS
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Server-based user profiles do not work on a computer running only a real- mode
network client.

CAUSE
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You must use a 32-bit network client and a network operating system that
supports the creation of home directories to use server-based user profiles.

RESOLUTION
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Install a 32-bit protected-mode network client.

MORE INFORMATION
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You can store user profiles (user-specific information) on a local computer or a
network server. Using user profiles allows multiple users to use a single
computer and retain their individual settings, or to log on to the network from
any computer and use the same desktop settings.

Storing user profiles on a network server requires:

- 32-bit protected-mode client services that support automatic download and
  update of user profiles.

- A network operating system that supports the creation of home directories.
  The protected-mode client network services included with Windows 95 download
  and update user profiles from the following directories:

   - Microsoft Client for Microsoft Networks:

  \\primary domain controller\user's home directory

   - Microsoft Client for NetWare Networks:

  \\preferred server\sys\mail\user_id

The following conditions are supported when you are using user profiles on a
network:

- Profiles stored on a Windows NT 3.x server on workstations running the
  Microsoft Client for Microsoft Networks.

- Profiles stored on a Novell NetWare server, with Windows 95-based
  workstations running the Microsoft Client for NetWare Networks.

- Profiles stored on other network operating systems that support the creation
  of home directories and supply their own 32-bit client services.

REFERENCES
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Microsoft Windows 95 "Resource Kit," pages 477-489

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