Folder Redirection Changed & now problems arise

[Bikini Browser]

Hello Folks:

I recently had to change the folders ( and server) that the users were
storing "My Documents" on.

I went to the wizard and changed the folders from \\OldServername\users (a
member server) to \\SBS-New-Servername\users (the SBS server) which is the
default folder for the SBS box.

Then I manually copied over the files and everything seemed to be working
fine, until I checked the properties of the "My Documents" folders on each
of the XP work stations. That folder still shows the old server name and I
can't edit it or change it.

Then I checked the group policy for folder redirection on the server and it
shows the correct information.

Then I ran gpupdate /force on the indivitual machines and it still shows the
old server path.

One thing to note is that each XP Work station is still trying to Sync Files
and folders with the old Member server.

How do I get the workstations to show the correct path for the new SBS
server's default path for My Documents?

Please advise...

Bikini Browser
San Juan Puerto Rico

 

[Terry R.]

The date and time was 12/9/2008 7:05 AM, and on a whim, Bikini Browser
pounded out on the keyboard:

Hello Folks:

I recently had to change the folders ( and server) that the users were
storing "My Documents" on.

I went to the wizard and changed the folders from \\OldServername\users (a
member server) to \\SBS-New-Servername\users (the SBS server) which is the
default folder for the SBS box.

Then I manually copied over the files and everything seemed to be working
fine, until I checked the properties of the "My Documents" folders on each
of the XP work stations. That folder still shows the old server name and I
can't edit it or change it.

Then I checked the group policy for folder redirection on the server and it
shows the correct information.

Then I ran gpupdate /force on the indivitual machines and it still shows the
old server path.

One thing to note is that each XP Work station is still trying to Sync Files
and folders with the old Member server.

How do I get the workstations to show the correct path for the new SBS
server's default path for My Documents?

Please advise...

Bikini Browser
San Juan Puerto Rico

Hi BB,

Don't know about the path. I've never seen that. Is there a logon
script you don't know about?

But for Offline Files, use this info:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/230738

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[Bikini Browser]

Well I hope someone can answer my question about changing folder redirection
because I am certainly in a hole here....

BB

 

[Dave Nickason [SBS MVP]]

Folder redirection is a user setting, so after you do a gpupdate /force, you
have to log out then back in. I'm guessing you've probably done that, and
if so, the first thing to do is to check the workstation's system and
application logs for errors involving group policy application. If there
are any, you'll have to troubleshoot from there or post back.

Next, take a look in the GPMC on the SBS and make sure the policy is linked
to the OU containing the users. It seems unlikely that the wizard would
have missed on this, but if you've moved users out of the default OU or
something like that, you may not be applying the GPO to the users in
question.

The next thing I'd do is to go to a workstation where you're seeing the
incorrect redirection setting. Go to Start -> Run and type "rsop.msc"
without the quotes. It'll bring up a result showing all group policies
applied to that computer and user account. Look in the results to see if
you can find which policy is applying the wrong setting, and you'll be able
to fix it.

 

[Bikini Browser]

Thanks Dave for pointing the finger in the right direction...

Users have never been moved from default locations on the SBS 2003 R2
Server.

I did run RSOP on the workstation and I found that ALL the folders were
redirected as I told the GPO to do EXECPT the My documents folder. My
documents still points back to the old server name as seen in RSOP. And you
can't edit RSOP because it says it is getting the information from GPO sbs
server folder rediection. (That is not exactly what it says but you get the
idea don't you?


Looking at the GPO report, the Server says it is redirecting to:
Path: \\%HOMESHARE%%HOMEPATH%

See below for the rest of the settings....

Bikini Browser




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Setting Path:
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Small Business Server Folder Redirection
Data collected on: 12/9/2008 1:47:18 PM show all

Generalhide
Detailshide
Domain CEI.local
Owner CEI\Domain Admins
Created 1/26/2007 7:30:50 PM
Modified 12/9/2008 1:35:12 PM
User Revisions 30 (AD), 30 (sysvol)
Computer Revisions 0 (AD), 0 (sysvol)
Unique ID {B09599AE-2605-4810-BF6F-1B88D1124E3C}
GPO Status Enabled

Linkshide
Location Enforced Link Status Path
CEI No Enabled CEI.local

This list only includes links in the domain of the GPO.
Security Filteringhide
The settings in this GPO can only apply to the following groups, users, and
computers:
Name
Everyone
NT AUTHORITY\Authenticated Users

WMI Filteringhide
WMI Filter Name None
Description Not applicable

Delegationhide
These groups and users have the specified permission for this GPO
Name Allowed Permissions Inherited
CEI\Domain Admins Edit settings, delete, modify security No
CEI\Enterprise Admins Edit settings, delete, modify security No
Everyone Read (from Security Filtering) No
NT AUTHORITY\Authenticated Users Read (from Security Filtering) No
NT AUTHORITY\ENTERPRISE DOMAIN CONTROLLERS Read No
NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM Edit settings, delete, modify security No

Computer Configuration (Enabled)hide
No settings defined.
User Configuration (Enabled)hide
Windows Settingshide
Folder Redirectionhide
Application Datahide
Setting: Basic (Redirect everyone's folder to the same location)hide
Path: \\cei-server\users\%USERNAME%\Application Data
Optionshide
Grant user exclusive rights to Application Data Enabled
Move the contents of Application Data to the new location Enabled

Policy Removal Behavior Restore contents

Desktophide
Setting: Basic (Redirect everyone's folder to the same location)hide
Path: \\cei-server\users\%USERNAME%\Desktop
Optionshide
Grant user exclusive rights to Desktop Enabled
Move the contents of Desktop to the new location Enabled

Policy Removal Behavior Leave contents

My Documentshide
Setting: Basic (Redirect everyone's folder to the same location)hide
Path: \\%HOMESHARE%%HOMEPATH%
Optionshide
Grant user exclusive rights to My Documents Enabled
Move the contents of My Documents to the new location Enabled

Policy Removal Behavior Leave contents

Start Menuhide
Setting: Basic (Redirect everyone's folder to the same location)hide
Path: %USERPROFILE%\Start Menu
Optionshide
Grant user exclusive rights to Start Menu Disabled
Move the contents of Start Menu to the new location Disabled

Policy Removal Behavior Restore contents

 

[Dave Nickason [SBS MVP]]

RSOP is just the results - you can't act on them directly in that console.
But you should be able to edit the GPO directly in the group policy editor
on the SBS. It sounds like you know how to do it but if not post back (just
set the root path in the gpo to \\servername\sharename).