Roaming Profile users: Clean up temp files auto?

[lieb39]

Hello everyone,

I have a few roaming profile users on my network. Unfournately, they use Firefox and IE, and a lot of temp files get built up, sometimes their profile gets to 300mb+. Is there a way to clean out the temp files before logging out (and uploading the new profile?)

Thanks,

lieb39

[DeathWarrant]

You could change where IE and Firefox cache the pages to one central location. Then use a simple script or batch file to clean out that directory evertime ANY user logs in.

[ahodes1]

Roaming profiles don't replicate the "Local Settings" subfolder under docs and settings. This is where temp files are stored, therefore, the profile size (at least the roaming profile) isn't being affected by temporary internet (and likely other) files.

[Trajik 2600]

@ahodes1 - Yes they do.

You can set up your roaming profiles to exclude certain directories from synchronization by name.

The GP path to the object is:

User Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> System -> Logon/Logoff -> Exclude directories in roaming profile

You do not need to use the full path, only the folder name (i.e. Temporary Internet Files).

Also, do not use quotes (it might work with, but you don't need them), and separate multiple folder names with semicolons.

HTH,

Trajik

edit: I subscribed to this topic, reply if you need any further help.

Edited November 20, 2004 by Trajik 2600

[ramymamlouk]

Why don't you set up the group policy to delete the roaming profile on log off? Microsoft calls it, 'Delete cached copy of roaming profile'. This way, all the temp folders and everything in the local settings are deleted.

[ramymamlouk]

Ah, I forgot to mention that this is a feature in the Computer Configuration, not the User Configuration. The path differs, but if you have the latest ADM files, the path is:

Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > System > User Profiles

[Trajik 2600]

  ramymamlouk said:

Why don't you set up the group policy to delete the roaming profile on log off? Microsoft calls it, 'Delete cached copy of roaming profile'. This way, all the temp folders and everything in the local settings are deleted.

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That doesn't purely delete temp files, it deletes the entire profile from the machine you logged in on after you log off. It still synchronizes the entire profile (temp files and all) with the roaming profiles on your "file server."