GPEDIT

[MrTrue]

I'm trying to use .vbs file to modify the group policy login/logout script settings so that it actually uses my login/logout scripts... I have placed the files in the folder (C:\WINDOWS\System32\GroupPolicy\User\Scripts\Logoff\logout.vbs AND
C:\WINDOWS\System32\GroupPolicy\User\Scripts\Logon\login.vbs)

When I use the group policy editor, the scripts run fine, I want to know how I can change the registry without using the editor though...

My attempt is below, but I keep getting a root not found error... I'm assuming it's because the 0\0\ is not in the registry until the Editor adds it, but I can't figure out how to make this work.. Thanks in advance for taking the time to review this.

Dim wshShell : Set wshShell = CreateObject("Wscript.Shell") 
Dim RegPathLogout, RegPathLogin

RegPathLogout = "HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\System\Scripts\Logoff\0\0"
RegPathLogin = "HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\System\Scripts\Logon\0\0"

'write to registry-------------------------------------------

wshShell.RegWrite RegPathLogout, "logout.vbs", "REG_SZ" 
wshShell.RegWrite RegPathLogin, "login.vbs", "REG_SZ" 

WScript.Echo "Your settings have been updated."
WScript.Quit

 

[markdmac]

Why would you not simply use Group Policy to implement the scripts the way it is designed to be done?

I hope that helps.

Regards,

Mark

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[MrTrue]

Basically, I have a dept of approximately 70 users. We're allowed to use the tools available to us to make improvements or we can resource projects through IT. I have a larger script that sets a bunch of settings for each user and I want to add this portion in. After I get this finished, I can get it approved in a fraction of the time it would take me to resource and get priority. And more than anything, once I get my mind set on figuring out how to do something I really want to know how to do it!!!

 

[markdmac]

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc776655(WS.10).aspx

I hope that helps.

Regards,

Mark

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[GrimR]

Just to add to what Mark said.
If you are running a 2003 network and you don't have the option as in Server 2008, you can install CSE [client side extensions] and deploy the registry setting via either a Vista or Windows 7 PC running gpmc.msc [Group Policy Management Console]
BTW if you do this take note of the targeting I.E. Inclusive drive mapping and exclusive drive mappings.


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