Is there any way of backing up the works laptops when there plugged into the network automatically?
Is there any way of backing up the works laptops when there plugged into the network automatically?
depends
what do you want to back up ?
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Just the my docs n stuff, spose I could use the briefcase n get the user to do it himself, be ok for one of them but the other users a F'tard n will manage to eff it up...
you can do it better than that , you redirect the mydocuemtns folder to a network folder. When they log off the network its syncronisies a copy to the local machine , which is synced back when they log back in.
combine that with some shadow copies and you are laughing.
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Hmmmm, not a bad idea that, main problem would prolly be the pst file at near on 1gb....![]()
Dump the dead body of the numpty wrapped in axminster in a layby and blame it on a long distance lorry driver. Hopefully they will employ someone less thick.
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Originally Posted by menthel
and u dont even know Frank
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Just but a batch file on the desktop to copy C:\Documents and settings\*.* to \\server\backup or whatever, and ask the user to jsut double click on that when they plug in?
Twigman
Twig's suggestion is very practicable; indeed I use it - synching's all very well until the user creates an Access database and XP refuses to synch it. If you're vindictive and really don't trust the guy to double click an icon, you could set a logoff script via GPO...
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