WIn2k to XP...

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Mike

I currently have a Win2k machine that's being used by 4 different people,
each with their own profile. I am replacing this with 2 XP boxes that each
will have 2 users.
What is the best way to set this up? Log in as each user & run the FASTwiz &
then log in as each user on new computers & run again?
Is there an easier/quicker way?
Thanks!
 
I currently have a Win2k machine that's being used by 4 different
people, each with their own profile. I am replacing this with 2 XP
boxes that each will have 2 users.
What is the best way to set this up? Log in as each user & run the
FASTwiz & then log in as each user on new computers & run again?
Is there an easier/quicker way?
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I've never used FAST, so I cannot comment there. Usually, I just copy
over the whole documents and settings folder except for the folders
Application Data and their NTUSER.DXX files in each profile directory,
then re-create their user accounts on the new machine. Of course,
you'll need their passwords or you'll have to set them to blank and
then force a password change on next login.

Adam
 
Mike,

Is this single machine in a Domain environment or in a Workgroup
environment? This information would be helpful.

Also, if in a Workgroup environment, are you familiar with the Files and
Settings Transfer Wizard? Please see below:

SUMMARY
This article describes how to use the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard.
This wizard helps you transfer files and settings from your old computer to
your new one. You can transfer settings for Microsoft Internet Explorer and
Microsoft Outlook Express, as well as desktop and display settings, dial-up
connections, and other types of settings. As you go through the wizard, you
can select the files and settings that you want to transfer.



Use Files and Settings Transfer Wizard To Transfer Files
1. Get the files and settings from the old computer: a. Click Start,
click Accessories, click System Tools, and then click Files and Settings
Transfer Wizard.
b. Click Next, click Old Computer, and then click Next.
c. Select a transfer method, such as Floppy Drive or Other
(such as a removable or network drive), and then click Next.
d. Select the appropriate option for the items that you want to
transfer: . Settings only
. Files only
. Both files and settings
. Customize

e. Click Next, click OK, and then click Finish.

2. On the New Computer: a. Click Start, click Accessories, click
System Tools, and then click Files and Settings Transfer Wizard.
b. Click Next, and then click New Computer.
c. Click to select the I don't need a Windows XP CD-ROM. I have
already collected my files and settings from my old computer check box.
d. Select Floppy drive or Other, depending on how you stored
your files.
e. Select Yes or No to log off of the computer. The new
settings do not take effect until you log off.
f. Click Finish.NOTE: The transfer method under Direct Cable
only supports serial ports and cable, and not parallel ports and cable.
 
For the sake of eliminating the risk of messing this process up and
corrupting .dll files... I would just simply create the 4 profiles from
scratch. Four profiles can't take more than 10 minutes to setup...
(probably less amount of time that you would spend trying to figure out the
correct way to replicate the profiles automatically)

Just my two cents...
 
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