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logon scripts / screen resolution

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by adza

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I help run a network that used NT 4 server and it has nt workstation, windows 95 and 98 pc's that log in as well. The problem is that certain users need to have their screen resolution at 1024 X 768 to run a program. But the other users need 800 x600 (which is the most common one. So i need to create a logon script or a policy? to automaticly change the resolution to 1024 x 768 when certain users log in!! I have a basic knowledge of NT. Any help would be much appreciated!!

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by mike_fry

Your talking about editing their profiles to set the setting. That can't be done unfortunately. The resolution settings are kept in the System.DAT registry file which is common to all users. Profile settings are kept in the User.dat file and are loaded depending on the user.

I would try however trying to download a freeware utility that will set resolutions for NT and trying to write that into a login script... That is probably the easiest way to do it...

by adza

Thanks for the help but... it kinda doesnt help the situation!! Does anyone know of such a program???? Or another answer!! Thanks anyway

by mike_fry

Your talking about editing their profiles to set the setting. That can't be done unfortunately. The resolution settings are kept in the System.DAT registry file which is common to all users. Profile settings are kept in the User.dat file and are loaded depending on the user.

I would try however trying to download a freeware utility that will set resolutions for NT and trying to write that into a login script... That is probably the easiest way to do it...

by mshavrov

Try to make roaming profiles for that users. It should store (and retrieve) users settings on server. I'm not fully sure if it will change screen resolution but it's just thing to try...

Good luck.

by adza

Already tried that!! It does store the lok and icons of the desktop but... no help with the resolution!! But thanks anyway!!

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