Hi
Trying to get this software to AutoStart on reboot WITHOUT logging on
Tried a .bat starter and running the .ffs_batch
Tried Win 10 and Server 2019, need it work on 2019
Tried Task Scheduler on system start (Using SYSTEM)
Tried the AutoStart folder
Both just sit there until a user logs on
AutoStart
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> Tried the AutoStart folder
That obviously does not work, as the items in the Autostart folder are only launched/executed upon login of a user. And the SYSTEM user does not have an Autostart folder.
> Tried Task Scheduler on system start (Using SYSTEM)
Running a Scheduled Task as the SYSTEM user should work, provided you have installed FFS for all users, and not just for the user installing FFS. Also be aware that the SYSTEM user must have access to the locations you want to sync with your .ffs_batch sync configuration. This also means: local drives only; the SYSTEM user does not have access to network/remote locations.
You can also specify a Scheduled Task to run (e.g. on startup) under specified user credentials, even if that user is not logged-in. As far as one or more network/remote locations are involved in your sync, the user credentials for accessing those remote locations should be saved in the Credential Manager of the user as whom you run the scheduled task.
That obviously does not work, as the items in the Autostart folder are only launched/executed upon login of a user. And the SYSTEM user does not have an Autostart folder.
> Tried Task Scheduler on system start (Using SYSTEM)
Running a Scheduled Task as the SYSTEM user should work, provided you have installed FFS for all users, and not just for the user installing FFS. Also be aware that the SYSTEM user must have access to the locations you want to sync with your .ffs_batch sync configuration. This also means: local drives only; the SYSTEM user does not have access to network/remote locations.
You can also specify a Scheduled Task to run (e.g. on startup) under specified user credentials, even if that user is not logged-in. As far as one or more network/remote locations are involved in your sync, the user credentials for accessing those remote locations should be saved in the Credential Manager of the user as whom you run the scheduled task.
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Works fine on a NON Domain setup. Will not work if the system is domain based
