delete file remote workstations

[SysAdmin3000]

I am new to the scripting world and I need a script that will delete a file on each workstation. I have been trying to figure it out but...err..ahhh...I am lost as heck....

strComputer = "."
Win32_Directory.Name='%systemroot%\system32\drivers\etc'
Set objWMIService = GetObject("winmgmts:\\" & strComputer & "\root\cimv2")
objFile = hosts


For Each objFile
objFile.Delete

I know I need to replace the "." with the string of workstations.

I tried to set the path to %systemroot% as some machines have there root windir in different locations.

The file I need to delete is the hosts file in that directory.

I am trying to figure this out by reading over the MS scripting site and thought I should stop by here as well.

thanks in advance,
sysadmin3000

 

[markdmac]

Why not add a login script to do it?

Set oFSO = CreateObject("Scripting.FileSystemObject")
Set WshShell = CreateObject("WScript.Shell")
Windir = WshShell.ExpandEnvironmentStrings("%WinDir%")
If oFSO.FileExists(Windir & "\System32\Drivers\Etc\Hosts") Then
	oFSO.DeleteFile(Windir & "\System32\Drivers\Etc\Hosts")
End If

I hope you find this post helpful.

Regards,

Mark

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[SysAdmin3000]

I have a login script already. I thought that this would be a simple, hopefully, script it would be a good place to start learning.

I have several login scripts and GPO's running. Trying to replicate what some of them do via vbscript gives me the ability to compare the 2 and more understanding.



Thanks Mark

 

[markdmac]

If you are looking to learn more about login scripts, take a look at my FAQ. faq329-5798

I hope you find this post helpful.

Regards,

Mark

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http://www.thespidersparlor.com/vbscript

 

[PHV]

And for removal of system file I'd use a startup script instead of a login script ...

Hope This Helps, PH.
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[markdmac]

A good point PHV. Thanks.

I hope you find this post helpful.

Regards,

Mark

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