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What is a roaming profile, and how does it work?
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Configuring folder redirection works with roaming profiles
Folder redirection helps keep user files out of roaming profiles, improving consistency and reducing profile bloat in virtual desktop environments.
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What is a roaming profile, and how does it work?
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