Windows SBS 2003 uses logon scripts to install software, to customize desktops, and for other tasks. In Windows SBS 2008, the Windows SBS 2003 logon scripts are replaced with a combination of logon scripts and Group Policy objects.
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| If you modified the Windows SBS 2003 logon scripts, you should rename the scripts to preserve your customizations. |
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| Windows SBS 2003 logon scripts apply only to user accounts that were added by using the Add New Users Wizard. |
To remove the Windows SBS 2003 logon scripts
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On the Migration Wizard Home page, click Remove legacy group policies and logon settings, and then click Next.
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Log on to the Source Server with an administrator account and password.
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On the Source Server, click Start, and then click Run.
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Type \\localhost\sysvol\<DomainName>.local\scripts, and then press ENTER.
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Delete or rename SBS_LOGIN_SCRIPT.bat.
After you delete the old logon scripts, verify that all users’ profiles are updated to not use a logon script.
To verify user profiles
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On the Source Server, click Start, click Administrative Tools, and then click Active Directory Users and Computers.
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In the navigation pane, expand <DomainName>, expand My Business, expand Users, and then expand SBSUsers.
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Ctrl-click to select all user accounts, right-click the highlighted user accounts, and then click Properties.
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On the Profile tab, verify that the logon script check box is blank.
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Close Active Directory Users and Computers.
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When you finish removing the logon scripts and verifying that the users’ profiles are updated, return to the Migration Wizard on the Destination Server.
- If you are finished deleting old logon scripts and old Group Policy objects, click Task Complete, and then click Next.
- If you want to remove old Group Policy objects, click Remove old Group Policy Objects.