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running batch file when user logs in or system start up windows 10

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Hello,

I have a batch file to run when user logs in.
location: c:\windows\custom

Methods tried: I created a shortcut and placed it in start up folder
Also created task in scheduler

Any suggestions?
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DonNetwork Administrator
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What is that the batch file does ?
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it run a reg file and powershell script stored in c:\windows

Those will change the taskbar.
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David Johnson, CDSimple Geek from the '70s
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it has to be run on user login not system startup.
by default login scripts wait 5 minutes
Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates ->  System -> Group Policy -> Configure Login Script Delay = set it to disabled.
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Hello David,

Thanks for the response
I have set that to disabled.
Now i Have the batch file in c:\windows\taskbar.
And the batch file contains command to run reg key and power shell script.
Shall I add that batchfile in
User configuration>scripts>logon
Logon:
Add > scriptname:"path\task.bat"
Do I need to include script parameters(cmd /c)

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Hello David,

Is there any way to change that batch file to run once per user?

Thanks

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