Network Startup Scripts

How to use a Group Policy-based computer startup script:

This method requires you to restart the client computer after you set up the script and after you apply the Group Policy setting.

• Set up the shares. To do this, follow the steps in the Initial setup and configuration section.
• Set up the startup script. To do this, follow these steps:
  • In the Active Directory Users and Computers MMC snap-in, right-click the domain name, and then click Properties.
  • Click the Group Policy tab.
  • Click New to create a new Group Policy object (GPO), and type MRT Deployment for the name of the policy.
  • Click the new policy, and then click Edit.
  • Expand Windows Settings for Computer Configuration, and then click Scripts.
  • Double-click Logon, and then click Add.
  • The Add a Script dialog box is displayed.
  • In the Script Name box, type \\ServerName\ShareName\RunMRT.cmd.
  • Click OK, and then click Apply.
  • Restart the client computers that are members of this domain.