How to create multiple software profiles for XP Pro

[hbchrist]

I have laptop users that travel frequently. When logged onto the 2K
domain at work, they have their proxy information set via policy. When
they travel, however, that same policy interferes with their ability to
connect to a hotel broadband service and use the internet. What I would
like to do is give them multiple application settings, one for when they
are docked (forcing them to use the proxy to access the internet), and
one for when they are undocked (IE will have no proxy entry). Is this
possible?

I know how to create multiple *hardware* profiles, but changes to IE in
one hardware profile carries over to the other hardware profile. Any
help would be greatly appreciated.

TIA,
hbchrist

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

HOW TO: Switch Between a Local and Roaming User Profile on a Mobile Windows XP-Based Computer
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;312138&Product=winxp

Some Issues to Consider If Windows XP Users Have Roaming Profiles
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;314886&Product=winxp

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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/

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|I have laptop users that travel frequently. When logged onto the 2K
| domain at work, they have their proxy information set via policy. When
| they travel, however, that same policy interferes with their ability to
| connect to a hotel broadband service and use the internet. What I would
| like to do is give them multiple application settings, one for when they
| are docked (forcing them to use the proxy to access the internet), and
| one for when they are undocked (IE will have no proxy entry). Is this
| possible?
|
| I know how to create multiple *hardware* profiles, but changes to IE in
| one hardware profile carries over to the other hardware profile. Any
| help would be greatly appreciated.
|
| TIA,
| hbchrist

 

[hbchrist]

Thanks for the article links. However, we do not use roaming profiles
nor are we interested in doing so. Does this article still hold in that
circumstance?

Thanks,
hbchrist