Individual ini Files

i posted question in 'microsoft.public.windows.terminal_services' newsgroup and, though relates 2003 terminal server i've been asked mervyn @ microsoft post here......'

 

i suspect i'm flogging dead horse here, in case.......

we have 2 epos client pc's connected via local lan sql
server.  part of installation routine creates .ini file on pc's c
drive contains information com ports , epos identification
(so sql application can tell epos has made sale).

i have move server building on other side of town
and i've set terminal server (windows server 2003 standard)
epos pc's connect to.

my problem each epos installation creating .ini file in
same place on terminal server.  each installation overwriting
previous.

bearing in mind it's not option sql application modified,
is there anyway can fool terminal server thinking local c
drive different each client?

i suspect i'm flogging dead horse here, in case.......

we have 2 epos client pc's connected via local lan sql
server.  part of installation routine creates .ini file on pc's c
drive contains information com ports , epos identification
(so sql application can tell epos has made sale).

i have move server building on other side of town
and i've set terminal server (windows server 2003 standard)
epos pc's connect to.

my problem each epos installation creating .ini file in
same place on terminal server.  each installation overwriting
previous.

bearing in mind it's not option sql application modified,
is there anyway can fool terminal server thinking local c
drive different each client?

 

 

i should mention folder both pc's using (which
hardcoded application) is:
c:\applicationname\data.

is there subst command folders?

hi,

 

thanks post.

 

if understand correctly, have installed epos application on terminal server multiuser used. problem each user account creates own .ini file in same folder on terminal server , overwrite previous one.

 

for application work on terminal server, must compatible terminal service. applications have characteristics that, although relatively benign in single-user environment, may lead decreased performance, or application incompatibilities, in terminal server multiuser distributed presentation environment. 1 of application guidelines windows ini files must accessed using proper windows apis ini file synchronization features of terminal server work correctly. more information terminal service application compatibility, please refer following microsoft knowledge base article:

 

186498          terminal server application integration information

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;186498

 

in case, please uninstall application, put terminal server installation mode, , install application check if works.

 

we can put terminal server installation mode using either of following:

 

• install application on terminal server tool under programs in control panel. tool run wizard install application.
• change user /install command @ command prompt. have start installation of application manually.

 

note: after application installed, must put terminal server execution mode before remote users begin using application

 

for more information:

 

install programs on terminal server

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc742815(ws.10).aspx

 

if issue persists, suggest contact manufacturer of application confirm whether compatible terminal service.

 

thanks.

 

joson zhou

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