[Win2k Geeks] --> Group Policy , Favourites

Tigger · 29th August 2002, 12:39 PM

I want to redirect users' favourites preferably by group policy.

and I

Cant find it...
Dont think its there...

possible workaround, hence...

How do I edit a registry key via a logon script...

Thanks

Tigger

pax · 29th August 2002, 12:52 PM

HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ Explorer\Shell Folders\Favorites (note US spelling or favourites)

Set this String Value to the location you want their favourites. At work, we have it set to a location on the H:\

If you have laptop users, and you are doing this to, when they are off the network, then this location will default to C:\WinNT\Favorites\ and you'll have to force run something when they login to the network to set it back to this

Pax

Tigger · 29th August 2002, 3:55 PM

Yeah I know where the registry entry is.. I need to be able to edit its value on logon and hence probably via a batch file or some script.
Then I need to set it back to its default value on exit.

Tigger

pax · 29th August 2002, 4:29 PM

Why do you want to set the value back? Is it not the same for all users?

What are you using as your policy enforcer? Zenworks (Netware?) or pure MS?

You could have a 'call' command in your usrlogon.cmd to call a .cmd or .bat file which runs a regedit command to enforce the value.

Alternatively, you can use Group policys to assign logon and logoff scripts to change the value to chatever you want. How to configure those scripts or in what language they are written, don't ask me (actually ask me... I looked up Technet and....

"Scripts. You can use scripts to automate computer startup and shutdown and user logon and logoff. You can use any language supported by Windows Scripting Host. These include the Microsoft Visual Basic® development system, Scripting Edition (VBScript); JavaScript; PERL; and MS-DOS®-style batch files (.bat and .cmd)."

So you can run the batch file in the user assigned scripts and store those scripts on the server.

This sounds like a viable method to you?

Pax

Tigger · 30th August 2002, 9:23 AM

pax... thanks for the imput as irrilevant as it was.... (it was off topic... and I knew it anyhow...)
Dont worry I think I've found a way round it anyhow...

Tigger

Tigger · 30th August 2002, 10:08 AM

Actually.. Doe's anyone know how to surpress the prompts when importing a reg file?

Thanks

Tigger

Whisper · 30th August 2002, 11:42 AM

TweakUI

Higins · 30th August 2002, 12:11 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Tigger
Actually.. Doe's anyone know how to surpress the prompts when importing a reg file?

Thanks

Tigger

i think from memory its /s
regedit /s file.reg

Kaji · 30th August 2002, 12:20 PM

regedit /?

Teach a man to fish...

Tigger · 30th August 2002, 4:47 PM

Higins.. your correct. I figured that out about 15mins after my post..

Works a charm.. tricked me for a while with the /s before the yadda.reg

Working now...

Thanks anyhow.. Still annoyed its not built into GP ... yet?

Tigger

29th August 2002, 12:39 PM	#1
Tigger Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: 1/2 Way from Melb & Bend Posts: 816	[Win2k Geeks] --> Group Policy , Favourites I want to redirect users' favourites preferably by group policy. and I Cant find it... Dont think its there... possible workaround, hence... How do I edit a registry key via a logon script... Thanks Tigger __________________ Due to the fact that light travels faster than sound you may apear bright until you speak

29th August 2002, 3:55 PM	#3
Tigger Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: 1/2 Way from Melb & Bend Posts: 816	Yeah I know where the registry entry is.. I need to be able to edit its value on logon and hence probably via a batch file or some script. Then I need to set it back to its default value on exit. Tigger __________________ Due to the fact that light travels faster than sound you may apear bright until you speak

30th August 2002, 9:23 AM	#5
Tigger Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: 1/2 Way from Melb & Bend Posts: 816	pax... thanks for the imput as irrilevant as it was.... (it was off topic... and I knew it anyhow...) Dont worry I think I've found a way round it anyhow... Tigger __________________ Due to the fact that light travels faster than sound you may apear bright until you speak

30th August 2002, 10:08 AM	#6
Tigger Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: 1/2 Way from Melb & Bend Posts: 816	Actually.. Doe's anyone know how to surpress the prompts when importing a reg file? Thanks Tigger __________________ Due to the fact that light travels faster than sound you may apear bright until you speak

30th August 2002, 12:20 PM	#9
Kaji Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: 백두산 Posts: 4,618	regedit /? Teach a man to fish... __________________ I was born ready. I'm Ron fucking Swanson. Goodnight, sweet prince.

29th August 2002, 12:52 PM	#2
pax Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: God's Country Posts: 1,342	HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ Explorer\Shell Folders\Favorites (note US spelling or favourites) Set this String Value to the location you want their favourites. At work, we have it set to a location on the H:\ If you have laptop users, and you are doing this to, when they are off the network, then this location will default to C:\WinNT\Favorites\ and you'll have to force run something when they login to the network to set it back to this Pax

29th August 2002, 4:29 PM	#4
pax Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: God's Country Posts: 1,342	Why do you want to set the value back? Is it not the same for all users? What are you using as your policy enforcer? Zenworks (Netware?) or pure MS? You could have a 'call' command in your usrlogon.cmd to call a .cmd or .bat file which runs a regedit command to enforce the value. Alternatively, you can use Group policys to assign logon and logoff scripts to change the value to chatever you want. How to configure those scripts or in what language they are written, don't ask me (actually ask me... I looked up Technet and.... "Scripts. You can use scripts to automate computer startup and shutdown and user logon and logoff. You can use any language supported by Windows Scripting Host. These include the Microsoft Visual Basic® development system, Scripting Edition (VBScript); JavaScript; PERL; and MS-DOS®-style batch files (.bat and .cmd)." So you can run the batch file in the user assigned scripts and store those scripts on the server. This sounds like a viable method to you? Pax

30th August 2002, 4:47 PM	#10
Tigger Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: 1/2 Way from Melb & Bend Posts: 816	Higins.. your correct. I figured that out about 15mins after my post.. Works a charm.. tricked me for a while with the /s before the yadda.reg Working now... Thanks anyhow.. Still annoyed its not built into GP ... yet? Tigger __________________ Due to the fact that light travels faster than sound you may apear bright until you speak