how to run a command once at system start
I'd like to run the following command at system start one time only "wuauclt /detectnow"
I've tried using the following registry modification and it appears to only execute after a user logs onto the workstation.
"[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTW
"updatewsus"="wuauclt /detectnow"
I'd like this to take place at system start immediately after a programmed reboot. I'd like for the command to execute before a user logon occurs. in other words i don't want to have to depend on a user logging on for the command to execute.
I've tried using the following registry modification and it appears to only execute after a user logs onto the workstation.
"[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTW
"updatewsus"="wuauclt /detectnow"
I'd like this to take place at system start immediately after a programmed reboot. I'd like for the command to execute before a user logon occurs. in other words i don't want to have to depend on a user logging on for the command to execute.
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Hi rfportilla, before you say something, please try it on your own computer first, OK?
Try to be responsible.
Regards,
Jungle
Try to be responsible.
Regards,
Jungle
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I didn't realize I was being irresponsible. This is something I've done many times.
One more thing. If you are running a domain, you can set up group policy to enforce the startup script on all machines without having to create a task on each machine. Let me know if you need help with any of the steps.
logon script will work at the beginning of a user logon, but the OP seems to want something to run without a user logging in. I use FireDaemon for this myself, to run a LazyMirror registry backup after each successful startup.
I am specifying a startup script, not a logon script. They are different.
I think I deserve a split on this.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWAR
Add new String Value and give it a name. Set value to:
"wuauclt" /detectnow
Let me know if there are any problems.