Table 20. Profile Types
Profile | Created For | How It Works |
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Roaming | Users who log on to different computers on the network | Stored on a server. When a user logs on to a network computer, the profile is copied locally to the computer. When the user logs off the network, any changes to the profile are copied back up to the server. |
Mandatory | Administrative enforcement of settings A user account that is shared by two or more users | Stored on a server. When a user logs on to a network computer, the profile is copied locally to the computer. No changes are ever saved when the user logs off the server. Only the administrator can make changes to the profile. |
Local | Every user at first logon | When the user logs on to a computer, whether or not it is connected to the network, a local profile is created and saved in the local Documents and Settings folder for that user. All changes are saved when the user logs off. |
Temporary | Users who were unable to load their profiles | When there is an error condition that prevents a user from loading his or her normal profile, a temporary profile is loaded. When the user logs off, all changes are deleted. |
All Users Files and Folders | All users who log on to the computer | When a user logs on to the computer, the All Users files and folders contents, which include desktop and start Menu items, are combined with the individual's profile. |
Default User | Users who log on for the first time | When a user logs on for the first time, the default profile is used as a template to create a new profile for the user. |