HP ThinPro 5.0 - Administrator Guide

12 Using the Profile Editor
HP Smart Client Services contains the Profile Editor, which allows administrators to create client
profiles and upload them to the Automatic Update server. The client profile contains connection
information, settings, and files that the clients download and use in the self-configuration process.
This section includes the following topics:
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Accessing the Profile Editor
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Loading a client profile
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Modifying a client profile
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Configuring a serial or parallel printer
NOTE: See Registry keys on page 76 for a comprehensive list and description of registry keys.
Accessing the Profile Editor
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Click Start > All Programs > Hewlett-Packard > HP Automatic Update Server > Profile Editor.
Loading a client profile
The Profile Editor will automatically load the default profile that was created during the HP Smart
Client Services installation process. This is indicated by the Profile.xml link in the Profile Editor
pane.
To load a profile:
1. In the Profile Editor pane, click Profile.xml.
2. Select the desired profile, and then click Open.
Modifying a client profile
Use the various screens in the Profile Editor to modify a client profile as discussed in the following
topics:
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Selecting the platform of a client profile
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Selecting the connection type of a client profile
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Modifying the registry settings of a client profile
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Adding files to a client profile
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Saving the client profile
Selecting the platform of a client profile
Use the Platform link in the Profile Editor to access the Platform pane, which can be used to configure
the following settings:
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