Using Powershell to autostart a program, in minimised mode and autologin
Hello,
Are there any Powershell experts out there?
I would like to create a Powershell script do to the three functions below. Please provide clear steps for doing this as I am a novice with Powershell
1. Start a program when Windows starts
2. The powershell script must start the programs by autologon using the programs stored usernames and passwords in the Powershell script (see attached files)
3. The programs must be started in minimised mode (in the taskbar)
My reason for doing this
* I don't want the programs to start in full mode or be launched manually for people to see the usernames or click SHOW to see the password. I also do not want to give out the usernames/passwords for these programs.
Both programs have the option of saving the passwords but after a few Windows reboots, the passwords are no longer remembered and require manual entry. I want to avoid this by not using the save passwords option but using Powershell instead.
If you're aware of any other scripting language that can do this, please let me know but I ask that you're clear with your instructions. I have ZERO knowledge of scripting.
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Are there any Powershell experts out there?
I would like to create a Powershell script do to the three functions below. Please provide clear steps for doing this as I am a novice with Powershell
1. Start a program when Windows starts
2. The powershell script must start the programs by autologon using the programs stored usernames and passwords in the Powershell script (see attached files)
3. The programs must be started in minimised mode (in the taskbar)
My reason for doing this
* I don't want the programs to start in full mode or be launched manually for people to see the usernames or click SHOW to see the password. I also do not want to give out the usernames/passwords for these programs.
Both programs have the option of saving the passwords but after a few Windows reboots, the passwords are no longer remembered and require manual entry. I want to avoid this by not using the save passwords option but using Powershell instead.
If you're aware of any other scripting language that can do this, please let me know but I ask that you're clear with your instructions. I have ZERO knowledge of scripting.
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Hi Alan,
The programs require their own separate usernames/passwords to actually login. The accounts to login are not Windows accounts. I need a way to specify the usernames and passwords for the programs to login.
The programs require their own separate usernames/passwords to actually login. The accounts to login are not Windows accounts. I need a way to specify the usernames and passwords for the programs to login.
Hi Don,
Depending on other GPOs, you might need to enable 'loopback processing' on the GPO you create for this.
Try it without, and if it doesn't work, try enabling that option.
Alan.
Depending on other GPOs, you might need to enable 'loopback processing' on the GPO you create for this.
Try it without, and if it doesn't work, try enabling that option.
Alan.
Hi Don,
The Group Policy option won't work for that, except perhaps to kick off a script.
I don't know that I am up to the PowerShell approach - I'll have a think, but no promises!
Alan.
The programs require their own separate usernames/passwords to actually login. The accounts to login are not Windows accounts. I need a way to specify the usernames and passwords for the programs to login.
The Group Policy option won't work for that, except perhaps to kick off a script.
I don't know that I am up to the PowerShell approach - I'll have a think, but no promises!
Alan.
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Hi All,
Thanks for your input. Apologies for the delay. I have been trying lots of ideas. I tried several password managers like Keepass, One Password, Lastpass, Sticky Password but none could store and input the password into the application. In the end, I have published the password but restricted what users can do. That seems to be working for now.
Thanks for your input. Apologies for the delay. I have been trying lots of ideas. I tried several password managers like Keepass, One Password, Lastpass, Sticky Password but none could store and input the password into the application. In the end, I have published the password but restricted what users can do. That seems to be working for now.
Hi DonKwizote,
I guess if those credentials can't do anything other than the minimum required to get it to work, then the risk is probably quite low, so should be fine. You might want to contact the software vendor, and ask how other businesses have set this up - maybe you could replicate one of their solutions?
However, if you are okay now, please can you close the question.
Thanks,
Alan.
I guess if those credentials can't do anything other than the minimum required to get it to work, then the risk is probably quite low, so should be fine. You might want to contact the software vendor, and ask how other businesses have set this up - maybe you could replicate one of their solutions?
However, if you are okay now, please can you close the question.
Thanks,
Alan.
Hi DonKwizote,
How are you gong on this? Is there anything else we can help with?
If all done, please can you close the question.
Thanks,
Alan.
How are you gong on this? Is there anything else we can help with?
If all done, please can you close the question.
Thanks,
Alan.
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