I finally got the 0296 Tip working (
http://www.jsiinc.com/SUBA/tip0200/rh0296.htm ). Right now, it's
linked to the normal batch file that is associated with the user
account, so it doesn't run until they get to the desktop. I'd like
it to happen a little earlier in the logon process.

2003 SBS domain with XP-Pro clients.

On 26 Jan 2004 12:15:50 -0800, (E-Mail Removed) (Doug) wrote:

>I finally got the 0296 Tip working (
>http://www.jsiinc.com/SUBA/tip0200/rh0296.htm ). Right now, it's
>linked to the normal batch file that is associated with the user
>account, so it doesn't run until they get to the desktop. I'd like
>it to happen a little earlier in the logon process.
>
>2003 SBS domain with XP-Pro clients.


Implement group policy (or tip 99 in the 'Tips & Tricks' at
http://www.jsiinc.com)

Run logon scripts synchronously
Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\System\Logon

Description
Directs the system to wait for logon scripts to finish running before it starts
the Windows Explorer interface program and creates the desktop.

If you enable this policy, Windows Explorer does not start until the logon
scripts have finished running. This setting assures that logon script processing
is complete before the user starts working, but it can delay the appearance of
the desktop.

If you disable this policy or do not configure it, the logon scripts and Windows
Explorer are not synchronized and can run simultaneously.

Note

This policy appears in the Computer Configuration and User Configuration
folders. The policy set in Computer Configuration takes precedence over the
policy set in User Configuration.


Jerold Schulman
Windows: General MVP
JSI, Inc.
http://www.jsiinc.com