I have scheduled a task to reboot workstations at a particular time and
saved it in a batch file. I have created a GPO and attached the batch file
to the following location:
Computer Configuration \ Windows Settings \ Scripts \ Startup
I first tested this on one of the test workstation and noted the following
in the System and Application Logs
At 11:30pm I have the event ID 1074 which is restarting the workstation
Re: Change local administrator password ? through GPO or push script ? ... Did some testing and you are right, it is sended in clear text to the workstation.... Best regards... Even if he finds the batch file via network neighborhood ... Add this file via GPO to the Default domain policy>Computer ... (microsoft.public.windows.server.active_directory)
Re: Audit the administrator account? ... For the local admin password, set up or use a workstation that is not joined ... Write a batch file or other script that from time to time ... (microsoft.public.win2000.security)
Re: %date% ... >> When I was running it from a XP workstation the output file was namned ... > some obvious problems in your batch file.... > regional data format settings.... (microsoft.public.win2000.general)
Re: Login Batch File ... the batch file to login to the workstation.... >> the utility and logoff, I just haven't been able to find a way to login ... (microsoft.public.windows.server.general)
