When it comes to managing computers in a corporate or business setting, one of the most important tasks for system administrators is to ensure that all machines are running efficiently and that any necessary tasks are performed regularly. One such task is to perform an action every time a computer with Windows starts. This can be useful for a variety of purposes, such as running maintenance tasks, checking for software updates, or even running specific applications.
To perform an action every time a computer with Windows starts, a system administrator must first determine what type of action they wish to perform. It can be something as simple as running a maintenance task, or something more complex such as running an application or script. Once the desired action is determined, the system administrator will need to create a script or program to perform the action. For example, if the desired action is to run a maintenance task, the program can be written in a scripting language such as PowerShell or VBScript.
Once the script or program is created, the system administrator must then configure the computer to run the task or script every time it starts. This can be done by adding the script or program to the Windows startup folder. The startup folder is located in the C:\\ProgramData\\Microsoft\\Windows\\Start Menu\\Programs\\Startup folder. To add the script or program to the startup folder, the system administrator must first open the folder, then right-click and select “New”, followed by selecting “Shortcut”. The system administrator then needs to enter the path to the script or program, and click “OK”. The script or program will now run every time the computer starts.
Alternatively, the system administrator can also configure the computer to run the script or program at specific times, such as at user login or during a scheduled task. To configure the computer to run the script or program at user login, the system administrator must open the “Control Panel”, select “User Accounts”, then select “Advanced System Settings”. From here, the system administrator can select “Run at Logon” and then enter the path to the script or program. To configure the computer to run the script or program during a scheduled task, the system administrator must open the “Task Scheduler”, click “Create Basic Task”, enter a name for the task, and then enter the path to the script or program.
In summary, performing an action every time a computer with Windows starts can be useful for a variety of purposes. To accomplish this, the system administrator must first create a script or program to perform the desired action, and then configure the computer to run the script or program every time it starts. This can be done by adding the script or program to the Windows startup folder, or by configuring the computer to run the script or program at user login or during a scheduled task. By performing these simple steps, the system administrator can ensure that all computers in their network are running efficiently and that any necessary tasks are performed regularly.
