Using Memtime on Servers with Roaming Profiles

This guide explains how to move the Memtime folder from %LOCALAPPDATA% to the roaming area (%APPDATA%) and then link it using a symbolic link.
This ensures that Memtime data is available identically across all terminal servers when using Roaming Profiles, FSLogix, or Citrix UPM.

1. Background

%LOCALAPPDATA% is not roaming-capable and usually remains local to each server host.
%APPDATA% (AppData\Roaming), on the other hand, is automatically synchronized in classic Roaming Profiles and FSLogix/UPM.
By moving the Memtime folder to %APPDATA% and creating a symbolic link at the original location, Memtime can still access %LOCALAPPDATA% while keeping the data roaming-capable.

2. One-Time Manual Migration (Test User)

1. Log out the user and ensure Memtime is not running.

2. Move the Memtime folder:

robocopy "%LOCALAPPDATA%\Memtime" "%APPDATA%\Memtime" /E /MOVE

3. Remove the old folder and create the symbolic link:

rmdir "%LOCALAPPDATA%\Memtime" /S /Q
mklink /D "%LOCALAPPDATA%\Memtime" "%APPDATA%\Memtime"

3. Automated Solution via Logon Script

To apply the redirection automatically for all users, the following script can be saved as Redirect-Memtime.cmd and deployed via GPO:

Path:

User Configuration → Windows Settings → Scripts → Logon

Script content:

@echo off
set "ROAMING=%APPDATA%\Memtime"
set "LOCAL=%LOCALAPPDATA%\Memtime"

:: If roaming folder does not exist, move local folder if present
if not exist "%ROAMING%" (
    if exist "%LOCAL%" (
        echo [INFO] Moving Memtime from LOCALAPPDATA to APPDATA (Roaming)
        robocopy "%LOCAL%" "%ROAMING%" /E /MOVE
    ) else (
        echo [INFO] Creating new roaming folder
        mkdir "%ROAMING%"
    )
)

:: Remove local folder if it still exists
if exist "%LOCAL%" (
    rmdir "%LOCAL%" /S /Q
)

:: Create symbolic link if not present
if not exist "%LOCAL%" (
    mklink /D "%LOCAL%" "%ROAMING%"
)

The script runs at every login, regardless of which RDS host the user signs into.
Prerequisite: The roaming area (%APPDATA%) is replicated via Roaming Profiles, FSLogix, or Citrix UPM.
Caution: Large amounts of data may slow down login – check the size of the Memtime folder.
Important: Do not make global changes to %LOCALAPPDATA%, as this can affect many other programs.

4. Testing Before Rollout

Before a full deployment, test the configuration with a test user:

Log out the test user.
Run the script or manually move the folder and set the link.
Log in again and ensure Memtime works correctly and data is synchronized across servers.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact support@memtime.com.