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Trying to write a .bat file to stop services in Windows 7 as a Standard User
I am moving all of our users to Windows 7 from Windows XP. I have one network app that is giving me problems. It runs off of a Novell NetWare 6.5 server (we still use NetWare for authentication, no Active Directory or domains here). I have other apps running on other Novell NetWare 6.5 servers that work fine, so that's not the issue.
When the icon is double-clicked, it takes 4-7 minutes to fully start the app. Once it starts though, it behaves normally. I have found that it will start in just a few seconds if I stop the Workstation service or disable the Client for MS Networks.
I have written a .bat file that stops the Workstation service, runs the app, restarts the Workstation service and remaps a lost drive mapping to a Windows server that occurs when the Workstation service is stopped. It works perfectly as long as it is run by an Administrator user account on the Workstation.
However, I would prefer to have my users set up as Standard Users on their workstations, but they are unable to stop and start services. I have tried the Run As Administrator option, but they are prompted for the password to an Administrator account.
This is the .bat file so far:
NET STOP Workstation
START \\Novell server\volume\folder\targe
TIMEOUT /t 12
NET START Workstation
NET USE N:\Windows Server\Folder
Is this even possible? Would it be easier to disable the Client for MS Networks to accomplish this and then re-enable it?
Thanks in advance.
When the icon is double-clicked, it takes 4-7 minutes to fully start the app. Once it starts though, it behaves normally. I have found that it will start in just a few seconds if I stop the Workstation service or disable the Client for MS Networks.
I have written a .bat file that stops the Workstation service, runs the app, restarts the Workstation service and remaps a lost drive mapping to a Windows server that occurs when the Workstation service is stopped. It works perfectly as long as it is run by an Administrator user account on the Workstation.
However, I would prefer to have my users set up as Standard Users on their workstations, but they are unable to stop and start services. I have tried the Run As Administrator option, but they are prompted for the password to an Administrator account.
This is the .bat file so far:
NET STOP Workstation
START \\Novell server\volume\folder\targe
TIMEOUT /t 12
NET START Workstation
NET USE N:\Windows Server\Folder
Is this even possible? Would it be easier to disable the Client for MS Networks to accomplish this and then re-enable it?
Thanks in advance.
Alternately, have the batch file check for a local copy of the program. If the local copy doesn't exist, copy the program from the file server. Then launch the program locally.
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Nope, sorry it didn't work. Same thing telling me "Access is Denied".
ASKER
Trying to run it locally didn't work either. It was looking for a .DLL that resides on the server. Probably the first of many.
1. login with admin first and Try to run the schedule task,
2. could you pls share the error ?
2. could you pls share the error ?
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Sorry for the lack of response, but I have been having trouble figuring out how to schedule a task to stop or start a service. I don't use the Task Scheduler much.
My time table for completion of deployment got moved up by two weeks yesterday, so I don't have all the time I had hoped to have to polish things.
My time table for completion of deployment got moved up by two weeks yesterday, so I don't have all the time I had hoped to have to polish things.
Just say what exactly you need help with.
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https://www.experts-exchange.com/questions/28384965/Trying-to-write-a-bat-file-to-stop-services-in-Windows-7-as-a-Standard-User.html?anchorAnswerId=39919080#a39919080 solved it, that's why I object. I use that solution myself, feel free to try it.
1. Create a Schedule task to run the batch file.
2. a) on local machine, go to go to Computer Management, then Local Users and Groups, Users
b) Right-Click on the standard user account, Properties. Member Of tab.
c)Add Power Users and Backup Operators.
now check if your is able to run the Schedule task.