Windows cannot access \\domainController\Users\user\Desktop

Question

I'm migrating my AD domain and users to a new domain. I used ForensiT's Profwiz to migrate the users' profiles. I've migrated two user so far. One thing the ForensiT tool does not do is update the registry to the new domain name. For that, I used a tool: registryFinder which let's me find/replace registry values. I've replaced all mail.hprs.local (old DC name) with dc1.hprs.locl (new name).

For the first user I migrated, that worked, no problem. For the 2nd user it does not appear to have worked. I get the message: "Windows cannot access \mail.hprs.local\Users\mark\Desktop" (redirected folder). Where would this computer be finding this old domain name if not in the registry? Why is it trying this location instead of the new \dc1.hprs.locl\Users\mark\Desktop. This worked fine with the 1st user I migrated.

Answer 1

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Answer 2

Hi, I'm David.

Sorry. The Microsoft Community is a forum for home users.

Due to the scope of your question (domain environment), I suggest you access the link below, which will direct you to the Microsoft Q&A page.

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/answers/index...

Microsoft Q&A has IT professionals and system administrators who can best help with this type of question.

Best regards.