Script to run at BOOTUP not startup(login)

[tdmailbox]

I have a batch file that I want to run at bootup rather then
startup. I know I can make it into a service but I dont want to go
through all that. It is a simple one line batch file that just resets
a drive that connects to my computer.

I have it in in the startup folder now but it waits for me to login
and then runs. Any way to get this to run when I fire up the PC?

 

[John John (MVP)]

XP Home or XP Pro?

John

 

[Lanwench [MVP - Exchange]]

I have a batch file that I want to run at bootup rather then
startup. I know I can make it into a service but I dont want to go
through all that. It is a simple one line batch file that just resets
a drive that connects to my computer.

I have it in in the startup folder now but it waits for me to login
and then runs. Any way to get this to run when I fire up the PC?

If you're using WinXP Pro, you can use a startup script (this is entirely
different than the startup group for shortcuts), assigned via local or group
policy. If you're using XP Home you're out of luck,. I'm afraid.

 

[Pegasus \(MVP\)]

I have a batch file that I want to run at bootup rather then
startup. I know I can make it into a service but I dont want to go
through all that. It is a simple one line batch file that just resets
a drive that connects to my computer.

I have it in in the startup folder now but it waits for me to login
and then runs. Any way to get this to run when I fire up the PC?

You can use the Task Scheduler (visible in the Control Panel) to run your
batch file at boot time.

 

[tdmailbox]

thanks

You can use the Task Scheduler (visible in the Control Panel) to run your
batch file at boot time.

 

[Lanwench [MVP - Exchange]]

You can use the Task Scheduler (visible in the Control Panel) to run
your batch file at boot time.

Damn, I totally forgot about that.