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still looking into this and haven't had time to proceed yet...
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still looking into this and haven't had time to proceed yet...

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I've requested that this question be deleted for the following reason:

Not enough information to confirm an answer.

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Microsoft guidance on copying profiles (including mandatory profiles) has been pretty clear and consistent. And while I didn't provide a link, none was requested as the OP posted a link him/herself in the original question and was just seeking confirmation. I feel this question was answered accurately and the OP simply abandoned it. There was no indication that there was an actual problem that wasn't solved.
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Microsoft guidance on copying profiles (including mandatory profiles) has been pretty clear and consistent. And while I didn't provide a link, none was requested as the OP posted a link him/herself in the original question and was just seeking confirmation. I feel this question was answered accurately and the OP simply abandoned it. There was no indication that there was an actual problem that wasn't solved.

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<a href="http://www.jeroentielen.nl/howto-create-a-mandatory-profile-server-2012/" rel="ugc">http://www.jeroentielen.nl/howto-create-a-mandatory-profile-server-2012/</a><br />
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is this really the answer? can't copy the profile like i would using XP? is there an easier way? this is a nightmare....
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http://www.jeroentielen.nl/howto-create-a-mandatory-profile-server-2012/

is this really the answer? can't copy the profile like i would using XP? is there an easier way? this is a nightmare....

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