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That is kind of what I figured I would have to do. &nbsp;However, one last question is it possible to create profiles by computer. &nbsp;For example, when a student logs into the business lab computers they get a profile for that lab and when they log into a computer in the social studies lab they get a different profile. &nbsp;
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No, profiles are set for the users. But, you can have computers in one lab in one OU and apply group policies for those computers. Similarly, you can set a different set of policies for the PCs in the 2nd lab by putting them in another OU.
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Hello, I am setting up an active directory network for about 2000 students. &nbsp;Students can use any of the 550 computers in the district. &nbsp;I would prefer they don't have to wait for the computer to create a new profile every time they sit down at a different comptuer. &nbsp;I am assuming that I will need to create some kind of mandatory profile. &nbsp;Looking for some advice to how the best way will be to handle this. <br />
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Hello, I am setting up an active directory network for about 2000 students.  Students can use any of the 550 computers in the district.  I would prefer they don't have to wait for the computer to create a new profile every time they sit down at a different comptuer.  I am assuming that I will need to create some kind of mandatory profile.  Looking for some advice to how the best way will be to handle this. 
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Profiles for 2000 students

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