My profile has grown too large, and I cannot log off

User Profile

The user profile, otherwise known as the Windows profile, is a collection of settings that impact how Windows and additional software looks like and functions. These settings are directly related to your user account.

Why should the profile be kept at a minimum?

Your user profile is stored on a server and is downloaded to the local hard disk every time you log on. This enables you to have the same settings regardless of which computer you log onto. To avoid long login/logoff times your profile has to be kept at a maximum of 60MB. If your profile exceeds that limit you will not be able to log off until the size of the profile has been reduced.

Reducing the profile size

Manually installed software Manually installed software may easily end up in your profile. Dropbox is a program that will force itself into the user profile and take up the space. This is one of the reasons Dropbox is not permitted on client machines.If, however you want other programs installed, such as Spotify, then it is best to contact user support (555 84 700/bs.uib.no).

Direct removal of files from the profile folder Nb. Before following any instructions on this page, make sure to be logged on to at most one machine. Failure to do this may lead to “ruining” the profile located on the server. The message; “You have exceeded your profile storage space”, is the message that will pop up once you have exceeded the 60Mb limit (mars 2011). Om du trykker på X i denne meldingen helt til høyre nede på oppgavelinjen, vil du få opp et vindu som viser filene i profilen. The list of files is sorted according to size. The location of the file will also be displayed, making it easier to find and delete them. // Picture It is possible to delete the files on your own, do this by finding the following directory: (Windows XP): C:\Documents and Settings\Your-user-name\... (Windows 7): C:\Users\Your-user-name\...

The folder 'Application Data' is likely to contain a large amount of data and take up space in your profile. Application Data: Certain information and settings for software you have installed will be stored here. Consult the IT-department before deleting any files in the folder. The Application Data folder may be hidden. If the folder cannot be found, then locate the “Tools” menu in the upper left corner. Find the ‘folder options’ option, then the ‘view’ option and select “show hidden files and folders”. The ‘Application Data’ folder should now be visible. /** - *\ A quick way to locate the Application Data folder is to search for the %Appdata% folder via the windows 7 search field in the start menu. // Picture needed. Here you will find files overloading your profile.

Deleting cache in Mozilla Firefox 1. Open Firefox. Select: “History” -> “Clear Recent History” 2. A window will pop up, asking for a time range. Open “details” to select what is to be deleted. Under “Time range to clear”, choose “Everything”. 3. Then click “clear now”.