Settings saved in a user profile
Applies To: Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2003 with SP1, Windows Server 2003 with SP2
Settings saved in a user profile
A user profile contains configuration preferences and options for each user.
The following table is a sample of the settings that are contained in a user profile.
| Source | Parameters saved |
|---|---|
Windows Explorer |
All user-definable settings for Windows Explorer. |
My Documents |
User-stored documents. |
My Pictures |
User-stored picture items. |
Favorites |
Shortcuts to favorite locations on the Internet. |
Mapped network drive |
Any user-created mapped network drives. |
My Network Places |
Links to other computers on the network. |
Desktop contents |
Items stored on the Desktop and shortcuts. |
Screen colors and fonts |
All user-definable computer screen colors and display text settings. |
Application data and registry hive |
Application data and user-defined configuration settings. |
Printer settings |
Network printer connections. |
Control Panel |
All user-defined settings made in Control Panel. |
Accessories |
All user-specific program settings affecting the user's Windows environment, including Calculator, Clock, Notepad, and Paint. |
Windows Server 2003 family-based programs |
Any program written specifically for Windows Server 2003 family can be designed so that it tracks program settings on a per-user basis. If this information exists, it is saved in the user profile. |
Online user education bookmarks |
Any bookmarks placed in the Windows Server 2003 family Help system. |
Note
- The My Documents, My Pictures, Favorites, Start Menu, and Desktop folders are the only folders displayed in Windows Explorer by default. The NetHood, PrintHood, Recent, and Templates folders are hidden and do not appear in Windows Explorer. To view these folders and their contents in Windows Explorer, from the Tools menu, point to Folder options, click the View tab, and then click Show hidden files and folders.