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Executing a batch file
Name: buzzstpoint Date: May 4, 2004 at 09:00:20 Pacific OS: Windows XP CPU/Ram: 512 1.8ghz
Comment:
On our PC at work we have about 7 users. This creates lost of temp files. I have configured a task to reboot the computer at night.
I have created a Batch file that will clean all junk files out of the PC.
Question is: How do I run the batch file before the user logs on?
Name: scooter_mcgoo Date: May 4, 2004 at 10:05:19 Pacific
Reply:
If you are using Win2K or XP, add the batch file as a startup script. For that matter, 2K and XP can execute shutdown scripts too. Both can be set up in Group Policy.
Run > gpedit.msc Select Computer Configuration | Windows Settings | Scripts
From there, its pretty simple. Just point it at your batch file. Hope this helps.
-SMcG
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Response Number 2
Name: buzzstpoint Date: May 6, 2004 at 09:58:47 Pacific
Reply:
Thanks a bunch,, It works perfectly now!!
Since browsing around the group policys, I have removed my software that locks everything down, and I'm changing the policys..
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