How to Sync My Documents Folder to Windows Server 2000

The "My Documents" folder is a directory added to your computer when you install the Windows 2000 operating system. The administrator who manages the Windows 2000 server can redirect the "My Documents" folder to a share on the local server computer. This is beneficial for network administrators who need to manage several user folders. Centralizing the directory makes it easier to back up the user's files.

Instructions

1. Click the Windows "Start" button. Select "Run" and then type "dsa.msc" into the text box and click "OK." This opens your Active Directory console.

2. Right-click your Windows domain name and select "Properties." Click the "Group Policy" tab. Click the "New" button to open a new configuration window.

3. Type "Domain My Docs Redirection" for the policy name. Click "Edit" to change the policy's values. Click the plus sign next to "User Configuration," then click "Windows Settings" and then click "Folder Redirection."

4. Right-click "My Documents" and select "Properties." Click "Basic." In the text box, type "\\servername\sharename\username" where "servername" is your Windows 2000 server, "sharename" is the shared folder and "username" is the user's account profile name. Click "OK" to save your settings.

References

• Microsoft: Redirecting the My Documents Folder for All Users in Windows 2000