Files Deleted from Home Directory on Logoff (182079)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Server
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server, Enterprise Edition 4.0
  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0
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.

MORE INFORMATION

In the Windows NT 4.0 profiles and policies white paper ( http://www.microsoft.com/ntserver/management/deployment/planguide/prof_policies.asp), there is documentation concerning the roaming profile path encompassing the home directory path.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:6/3/2003
Keywords:kbprb KB182079
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