PPTP logon yet batch file to map does not execute ?

[scott]

Hi,

I cant get a batch file to work when a windows 2000 pro clinet uses PPTP to
connect to an windows 2000 domain running AD and the user name utilised
contains a logon script.

Batch file reads "net use # \\server\share"
Also tried "net use # \\server\share /user:domain/user

Mapped drive never appears but can map using NET USE once connected.

Is a batch file over PPTP supposed to work ?

Thanks
Scott.

 

[Bill Grant]

Making a VPN connection is not a logon operation. It will not trigger a
logon script. You will need to use something else to trigger off the script.
Or you could try using the "logon using a dialup connection" option.

 

[scott]

Hi,

Any suggsestions regarding the "something else" I could use ?

Thanks
Scott.

 

[Michael Johnston [MSFT]]

To get a logon script to work, you must use the option of "Log on using a dial-up connection" at the control alt delete logon
prompt. This will allow you to authenticate against your DC and process logon scripts. If you are simply trying to double click on
a batch file once the VPN is established, this should work no matter how you've logged on. The syntax you mentioned was "net
use # \\server\share". This is incorrect. It should be "net use * \\server\share". Not sure if this was just a typo in your message.

You might try "net use * \\ip\share" where "ip" is the IP address of the server you need to access.

Thank you,
Mike Johnston
Microsoft Network Support
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