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Discussions tagged with workplace settings on WindowsForum.com focus on user profile migration challenges when transitioning from on-premises Active Directory or local accounts to Azure AD (Microsoft Entra ID). A recurring theme is the loss of personalized workplace configurations—such as desktop layout, application settings, and shortcuts—after joining a PC to Azure AD, even when the same username is used. Users report that this behavior, described by some consultants as 'by design,' can cause significant disruption and frustration. The tag covers practical troubleshooting for preserving or transferring user profiles, including leveraging OneDrive for data but noting that years of custom workplace settings may still be lost. The content reflects real-world enterprise IT scenarios involving Windows, Microsoft 365, and hybrid identity management.
  1. Annalynne

    User profile transfer to AAD account

    How does one connect the users AD (or local) user profile to the user after joining the PC to Azure. The user (even when using exactly the same user name) does get a completely blank profile. - Some people actually panic when we try this. "Everything is gone :-(" as one manager said today...
    • Annalynne
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    • aad active directory backup cloud integration consultant customization documentation microsoft azure migration onedrive profile issues profile migration system design technical issues user experience user management windows workplace settings
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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