Hi M
To create a script for automatically logging in a user after running gpupdate /force
in a Windows environment, you can use a combination of batch scripting and registry modifications. Here's an outline of the steps involved:
- Create a batch script: Open a text editor and create a new file with a
.bat
extension (e.g.,autologin.bat
). - Add the following commands to the batch script:
@echo off
REM Run gpupdate /force
gpupdate /force
REM Set autologin registry keys
reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon" /v DefaultUserName /d %USERNAME% /f
reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon" /v DefaultPassword /d %PASSWORD% /f
reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon" /v AutoAdminLogon /t REG_SZ /d 1 /f
reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon" /v ForceAutoLogon /t REG_SZ /d 1 /f
Replace %USERNAME%
with the actual username of the user who launched gpupdate
. Replace %PASSWORD%
with the corresponding password for that user.
- Save and close the batch script.
- Run the batch script with elevated privileges: Right-click on the batch script file and select "Run as administrator". This is required to modify the registry keys.
- Reboot the system: After running the script, the system needs to be restarted for the autologin settings to take effect.
Please note that enabling automatic logon can have security implications, as the user's credentials will be stored in plaintext in the registry. Exercise caution and ensure that the script is used in a secure environment.
It's important to thoroughly test the script and ensure it meets your specific requirements before implementing it in a production environment.
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