scriptingstartupwindows
I'm looking for a way of running a batch script once (and only once) on boot before the Windows XP Logon prompt appears on screen.
What is the easiest way to do this?
Also, I need to be able to run this command before the network has started (or if the network has failed to start).
You could run it silently using a Windows Script file instead. The Run Method allows you running a script in invisible mode. Create a .vbs file like this one
Dim WinScriptHost
Set WinScriptHost = CreateObject("WScript.Shell")
WinScriptHost.Run Chr(34) & "C:\Scheduled Jobs\mybat.bat" & Chr(34), 0
Set WinScriptHost = Nothing
and schedule it. The second argument in this example sets the window style. 0 means "hide the window."
Complete syntax of the Run method:
object.Run(strCommand, [intWindowStyle], [bWaitOnReturn])
Arguments:
Best Answer
Use a computer start up script.
You can do this using either local policy editor (standalone PC or on a domain) or group policy editor (on a domain only.)
Navigate to this settings via
Computer Settings > Windows Settings > Scripts > Startup
The script will run as the local system account