auto start

[unlovedwarrior]

how would i get a batch file to start when a user logs in??

[Sidewinder]

Try opening the startup folder (Start==>Startup) and create a shortcut to your batch file.

Keep in mind that batch files require the command processor to run and can create unanticipated problems during startup.

 8-)

[unlovedwarrior]

like what??

[Sidewinder]

Hard to say. With no knowledge on your batch file, would not any problem would be unanticipated?

An real world example might be your batch file runs a report against a file on a network share before the share has been mapped.

Just make sure that the required resources for your batch file will be available during the startup.

 8-)

[unlovedwarrior]

the batch file i want to autostart is a timed shutdown for the computer...

[Sidewinder]

Timed how?

Elapsed time from the startup? ex. Computer runs 7 hours then shuts down.

Scheduled time? ex. Computer shuts down at 6PM.

For the first one I would write a windows script as dates and times are better handled with script than with batch code.

For the second one, I would use the task scheduler and simply schedule the shutdown.

 8-)

[unlovedwarrior]

windows script??

umm.. let me turn to wise old king google 8-)