Run Batch File Before Windows 7 User Login to Start VLC Web Interface

Question

I would like to run a batch file I have that executes the following before a user logs on:

start \"VLC web Interface\" \"C:\\Program Files (x86)\\VideoLAN\\VLC\\         


        

Answer 1

Create a local group policy object for a startup script.

Start up scripts run pre login.

To create what you are after:

• Open a run box
• type in "gpedit.msc" (without the quotes)
• Expand Computer Configuration
• Expand Windows Settings
• Select Scripts (Startup/Shutdown)
• Double click Startup
• Click Show Files and copy/paste your batch file in to this folder
• Click the Add button on the startup properties
• Click Browse and double click on your script to choose it.
• "OK" out of all windows to apply the new settings.

The selected script will now run every time the PC starts. If the PC is part of a Windows Active Directory domain these settings will be overridden with AD Group Policy, in which case the admin of the network should be doing this for you.

Edit: It's been a few years since I wrote this, while this would work, it's probably simpler to go with Automate Everything's answer and use Task Scheduler to perform an "At Startup" action.