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by wellmax1.maxwell

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1.Anyone knows this ques?.I run server2003 I want a group of users anytime they log on to any workstation that their profile would be the same (printers, desktop,etc.) Saving me the time to go install network printers.

2.Is their a way to log on to a user computer (remotey) within the lan/wan to sovle problems from my computer and not having to physically move around. I can do it with the server but not workstation.

Please send me some info;

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by bfilmfan

1. You can use a login script that would check for group membership and install printers.

2. Use Remote Desktop Sharing which is built into XP. If you don't have XP, there are several other aftermarket software packages that will allow you to manage workstations.

by jellimonsta

You can use roaming profiles on your 2K3 domain, and use a cmd or vbs script to map printers. You could also use group policies to apply desktop settings, default folders, or program/ file restrictions.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/316353/en-us

Just a word of caution, if you use roaming profiles, create a GPO that restricts saving files to the desktop, as the desktop is pulled over the network at every login, and would cause you major headaches.

Th error message you are seeing for remote desktop, could mean the XP Remote Desktop is not enabled, configured correctly, or may be blocked by a firewall.
Check out the following link;
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/315328/en-us

Good luck!

by jon

In the past, I have used VNC which is a free type of PCAnywhere to remotely control desktops. It works, but I really know nothing of how secure it is. I only know how to make it work.

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