Re: Launch an EXE from a Login Script

Will that cause any trouble for older clients, like windows 2000? Most of my
computers are XP but a few are 2000. Does the start command work for both
without a problem?

Thanks
Joe

"Pegasus (MVP)" wrote:

>
> "ACE-Joe" <ACEJoe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:DDA2674C-030D-49E0-A954-470A2460A9CC@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > Hi all,
> >
> > I used to know this and completely forgot. I need to run a .exe file
> > from a login script. However, I need to know the variable or switch to
> make
> > the login script run the program and then continue to process the login
> > script. I don't want the login script to stop and wait for the process to
> > finish before moving on. I want the login script to launch the .exe and
> then
> > continue on and exit. If anyone can remember this I would appreciate a
> qucik
> > refresher!
> >
> > Thanks
> > Joe
>
> Precede the name of the .exe file with "start". To see the various
> options for the start command, type start /? at the Command
> Prompt.
>
>
>
.

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