How do i start A program before som

[rembrechts]

How do i start A program before someones log on to this server.

 

[koquito]

try with Group policies and scripts A+, MCP, CCNA
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[rickytran]

Loginscript will serves its job in this case. If it is on 1 computer, than put it under the startup dir.

 

[jamk555]

when do you want it to run, before the logon dialog, or after the user logs in?

 

[rembrechts]

I want to run it before the logon dialog

 

[talismanuk]

Surely the User will need to have to be in the process of authenticating (i.e. logging on) for any programs to activate .... in other words you can only run a program for a user during the logon process, NOT before.

Suggest that you use a Group Policy Object ... under User Config ... Administrative templates ..... System .... Logon/Logoff .... then the "Run these programs at user logon" parameter. This does require ADS.

Alternatively, set up a group policy for the MACHINE where the user actually logs on, rather than for the user. This will run a program when the machine starts, BEFORE the user logs on. Hope this all makes sense ??????

 

[koquito]

If you go to Group Policy in the Organizational Unit you want to apply them, you will find that option for computers at: Computer Configuration-->Admin Templates-->System-->Logon
or to the user :User Configuration-->Admin Templates-->System-->Log on/Log off A+, MCP, CCNA
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