I have about 200 machines running xp pro. They are not part of any domain. They are stand alone machines.
I would like to create a new user on each machine remotely. I have administrative access, but would like to do this without touching each machine. I should mention that I can upload and execute a program on these machines remotely.
Alternatively, Is it possible to "Impersonate" or RunAs "System" programmatically? I have tried using diagnostics.process with username and a blank password, but that didn't work for me. I also tried doing the same thing with Impersonation but didn't have any luck there either.
Is it possible? If so, what classes should I use? I usually work in C#, but can convert vb.
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Is this still an issue? I take it these machines are all on the same network, but not part of any domain (as you stated) correct? Are you familiar with the net user command? Not entirely sure if it will work, but you could conceivably set up a user account on a target machine using the net user command. In the switch for domain, I would use the workgroup. Worth a shot at least.
Yes, this is still something I want to be able to do. Actually, the computers are in remote locations with separate networks at each location. We connect to the remote locations using LogMeIn, but we have an autoupdate program that checks in daily for updates. That Program is capable of executing applications during the update process.
if so, i am afraid you currently have *no* way to programmatically create a new user on remote XP machines, so far.
because the XPs are separated, and the only connection between your PC and them is encapsulated in an individual LogMeIn SSL session (using a proprietary remote desktop protocol).
you have to use LogMeIn to reach the remote host, and it seems that there is no way for you to programmatically establish a LogMeIn session with a script... :-((
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by: bbaoPosted on 2009-05-02 at 14:55:18ID: 24287800
try using PsExec, a handy utility allowing you to execute programs on remote systems. now it is owned by MS.
PsExec v1.94
http://technet.microsoft.c
hope it helps,
bbao