Adding a script to autoboot

Introduction

The autostart function was introduced in Windows 95, to simplify the installation of programs. qualified users and to reduce the number of calls to support.

When a specially written disk is inserted into the drive, Windows determines whether the disk is a special file with instructions.

The software recorded on the disk perceived the instructions as running to the installation, hard drive. Maximize the likelihood of installing a program On the computer, the same actions occurred if you press the right mouse key twice. In the Windows Disk Explorer.

Auto-start is performed by the Conductor. In Windows 7 (and earlier versions) be executed by adding an application shortcut to the “autoboot” folder in the “Start” menu.

In Windows 8, this feature is removed, implemented more complex, but more functional. In other words, through the job planner. (access to it: Start screen → Parameters → Tiles → Show the means administration → find the utility in the list of applications.

From the file system side, it is configured using autorun.inf.

Example

In short:

Control of the computer → Task Planner → Create a Basic Task → Enter the name and description → Select the execution condition → Choosing action Andrarr? Specify the location of the script

Right-click to start, select Computer Management

Task Scheduler → Create Basic Task

Enter the title and description, then click Next (Next)

Select under which condition the script should be launched. I chose to log in.

Select what action should be performed in the task. We're going to run a script. Therefore, choose Start a Program.

Specify the location of the script on the computer.

Select the file you want.

Press Next (Next).

Click Complete (Finish).

The script should appear among active tasks (Active Tasks).

Article author: Andrei Olegovich