Running from computer startup script

   I want to run bginfo from a domain computer startup script so that the desktop for console or TS sessions is updated before anyone actually logs on. I have written and deployed a script but nothing happens - the script does run as I capture its output (including errors) to a file but there is no error from the bginfo command which is running with parameters "test.bgi /timer:0 /log:c:\bginfo.log /all". No bmp file gets created and there is no bginfo.log file. The script is running as system (verified via a "whoami /all" in my cmd file that calls bginfo) so should have permissions. If I logon as a domain admin and run the script directly from the SYSVOL chare, it works fine. If I give it a non-existent .bgi file as an argument, it also doesn't error which suggests it is not getting as far as trying to open the .bgi file specified as an argument.
Anyone got any ideas please? Obviously I can't filemon as the machine is starting up. I tried regmon but the Win2k3 server got stuck at boot until I disabled it unfortunately.

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CharlieB Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 09 March 2006 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 1	Post Options Post Reply Quote CharlieB Report Post Quote Reply Topic: Running from computer startup script Posted: 09 March 2006 at 7:43am
	I want to run bginfo from a domain computer startup script so that the desktop for console or TS sessions is updated before anyone actually logs on. I have written and deployed a script but nothing happens - the script does run as I capture its output (including errors) to a file but there is no error from the bginfo command which is running with parameters "test.bgi /timer:0 /log:c:\bginfo.log /all". No bmp file gets created and there is no bginfo.log file. The script is running as system (verified via a "whoami /all" in my cmd file that calls bginfo) so should have permissions. If I logon as a domain admin and run the script directly from the SYSVOL chare, it works fine. If I give it a non-existent .bgi file as an argument, it also doesn't error which suggests it is not getting as far as trying to open the .bgi file specified as an argument. Anyone got any ideas please? Obviously I can't filemon as the machine is starting up. I tried regmon but the Win2k3 server got stuck at boot until I disabled it unfortunately.

itrcb4 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 03 August 2006 Online Status: Offline Posts: 5	Post Options Post Reply Quote itrcb4 Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 03 August 2006 at 3:29pm
	I 've ran into the same issue and my solution was: 1. Don't use the /all switch. 2. Mod the registry HKLM/software/Microsoft/Windows/run and put in the command-line there. That's it.

bundabrg Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 16 September 2005 Location: Australia Online Status: Offline Posts: 18	Post Options Post Reply Quote bundabrg Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 13 September 2006 at 11:36pm
	Things to think of: - - Add group policy to run startup script visible You could also try test run it as the SERVICE user which simulates a startup script somewhat by doing the following: - -> Start->Run->Cmd -> at {now+1 minute} /interactive cmd.exe wait 1 minute. A cmd window will open, running as the 'SERVICE' user. Try run the script now and see if it works.


Duanem Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 12 October 2006 Online Status: Offline Posts: 4	Post Options Post Reply Quote Duanem Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 12 October 2006 at 8:03pm
	why not just set it as a computer startup script in GP?

bundabrg Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 16 September 2005 Location: Australia Online Status: Offline Posts: 18	Post Options Post Reply Quote bundabrg Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 18 October 2006 at 9:45pm
	He already is, but debugging a startup script is difficult if nothing actually happens ;-) IE, you create a computer startup script, restart (or run gpupdate /force), and NOTHING happens. Did it run? Also keep in mind that if you use bginfo (or indeed anything that changes the background), you WON'T see it happen to the main login screen right up like when you run it as a user. You need to restart (or login and then back out again) to refresh the background. - Bundabrg