Server-based user profiles do not work on a computer running only a real- mode network client.

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You must use a 32-bit network client and a network operating system that supports the creation of home directories to use server-based user profiles.

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Install a 32-bit protected-mode network client.

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You can store user profiles (user-specific information) on a local computer or a network server. Using user profiles allows multiple users to use a single computer and retain their individual settings, or to log on to the network from any computer and use the same desktop settings.

Storing user profiles on a network server requires:

•	32-bit protected-mode client services that support automatic download and update of user profiles.
•	A network operating system that supports the creation of home directories. The protected-mode client network services included with Windows 95 download and update user profiles from the following directories: • Microsoft Client for Microsoft Networks: \\primary domain controller\user's home directory • Microsoft Client for NetWare Networks: \\preferred server\sys\mail\user_id

The following conditions are supported when you are using user profiles on a network:

•	Profiles stored on a Windows NT 3.x server on workstations running the Microsoft Client for Microsoft Networks.
•	Profiles stored on a Novell NetWare server, with Windows 95-based workstations running the Microsoft Client for NetWare Networks.
•	Profiles stored on other network operating systems that support the creation of home directories and supply their own 32-bit client services.

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Microsoft Windows 95 "Resource Kit," pages 477-489

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