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Procedure for creating a simple logon script for roaming profile user

Hi all,

I've never had to use logon scripts before so I need some help.  I need to create a very simple .bat logon script for a user with a roaming profile.  The script will basically copy some files from the server to the computer the user is working on.  Where would I store the script?  Can I use just a regular .bat file?  Can anyone give me a brief on the procedure for setting this up?  Thanks.

Charlie
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Hey guys,

Thanks for your input.  To answer your questions there is only one file that needs to be copied.  For some reson a paticular user keeps losing her normal.dot file for MS Word, evertime she logs off and logs back on the Domain.  It seems that the file dissapears on logoff and is created new on login.  It doesn't matter if I put the correct normal.dot file in her profile on the server or on her workstation.  I think It might be an issue with some other software we use that adds some macros to the normal.dot file.  I have a request with the software vendor to investigate the issue.  The problem is tied to her profile as it travels to whatever computer she logs onto.  I have nuked and rebuilt her profile twice now.  It fixes the problem for awhile, but then it comes back.

My idea for a temporary workaround is to create a logon script that will copy the correct normal.dot file from the server to her machine everytime she logs on.  

When the logon script runs will it run from the server or will it run as if it where on the user's workstation?  If it will run only on the Server, how can I direct the server to copy the file to the correct computer if the user is logging on at different workstations?  Thanks for your help.  Point will be awarded.

Charlie
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You guys are great.  After the last profile nuke the problem has not come back, but if it does I will be ready.  I also have a better idea of how to write logon scripts for other issues that might arise.  Thanks.