Updating User Profiles in Mixed Environments (185950)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows NT Server 3.51
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0
  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 3.51
  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0
This article was previously published under Q185950

SUMMARY

This article describes the update process for User Profiles and the update process for Mandatory User Profiles in mixed Windows NT 3.51 and Windows NT 4.0 computer environments.

MORE INFORMATION

In a Windows NT 3.51 environment, profiles are used for domain users. User Profiles are created with the User Profile Editor tool.

The update process for User Profiles:

  • Windows NT 3.51 will use a <username>.usr profile file.
  • Windows NT 4.0 will use an Ntuser.dat profile file.
  • Both profiles are found in the \\<nt3.51_server>\<share> directory.
  • If USER1 logs on to a Windows NT 3.51 computer, the \\<NT3.51_server>\<share>\User1.usr profile file will be used.
  • If USER1 logs on to a Windows NT 4.0 computer, the \\<NT3.51_server>\<share>\User1.pds\Ntuser.dat profile file will be used. The User1.pds directory is automatically created when logged on to for the first time. The Ntuser.dat file will be found here and is created automatically.
NOTE: From this point on, the Windows NT 3.51 and Windows NT 4.0 profiles will remain independent of each other.

The update process for Mandatory User Profiles:

  • If user USER1 uses the profile User1.man found in the \\<NT3.51_server>\<share>\directory, the process will be the same as with user profiles (as above), except it is not automatic. The administrator will have to create the following:

    • The directory \\<nt3.51_server>\<share>\<user1.pds>
    • The Ntuser.man file (renamed from Ntuser.dat) in the previously created directory.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:8/9/2001
Keywords:kbinfo KB185950
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