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How do I limit desktop size by group policy or other 3rd party means?

Points of my scenario:
1. I have a Windows Server 2003 domain
2. I am the admin of this domain
3. Workstations run Windows XP Pro, SP3
4. All users have roaming profiles
ISSUE/PROBLEM-TO-SOLVE: I must find a way to limit the size of users' desktop folders to reduce profile size bloat.
Note the following:
1. I'm aware that the entire user profile size can be limited by GPO: but this is Not desired.
2. Folder redirection for the desktop is Not desired
3. Making the desktop folder excluded from the roaming profile is Not desired.
4. I am receptive to third-party options as a last resort.
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Zouleous: The profile servers are running Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2: 1 Standard Edition, and 1 Enterprise Edition. Is there a Microsoft add-on I can download and install to give them this capability?
No you would have to upgrade to R2 I believe...
Might be better off moving them to a Server 2008 R2 machine and you would have the tools to do it and then some.