I'm using samba 2.2.5 with the ldap backend, and am able to log in w2k clients no problem. I applied the signorseal reghack and can log into XP clients. I have samba set up to create local profiles upon login instead of roaming. However, the My Computer and Network Places desktop objects are not created, leaving only a trash can icon on the desktop. I am using the windows standard theme (make it look like w2k) so the objects are missing rather than hidden. I've googled and searched the lists, and haven't found the answer. Does anyone here know why this is happening? Thanks! -- Charles Harvey Manager, Help Desk UCLA Design | Media Arts http://support.design.ucla.edu