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Configuring a computer prior to WinLogon

Hey,

I want to change the name and workgroup/domain of a
computer at first boot prior to winlogon. I've written
code that will successfully change the computer's name and
workgroup/domain, but I'm having problems trying to work
out how this may then be implemented prior to a user
logging on. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Shannon.
Nov 15 '05 #1
3 2017
Hi Shannon,

Did you tried using a window service?

Cheers,

--
Ignacio Machin,
ignacio.machin AT dot.state.fl.us
Florida Department Of Transportation

"Shannon McMillan" <sh*****@brisba ne.coc.edu.au> wrote in message
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Hey,

I want to change the name and workgroup/domain of a
computer at first boot prior to winlogon. I've written
code that will successfully change the computer's name and
workgroup/domain, but I'm having problems trying to work
out how this may then be implemented prior to a user
logging on. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Shannon.

Nov 15 '05 #2
Hey Ignacio,

Thanks for responding. I thought of using a service, but I only want the
service to run once and then never run again. Is this possible?

Thanks,

Shannon.

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Nov 15 '05 #3
Hi Shannon,

Well that's a very good question :)

Solution: try it.

Cheers,

--
Ignacio Machin,
ignacio.machin AT dot.state.fl.us
Florida Department Of Transportation
"Shannon McMillan" <sh*****@brisba ne.coc.edu.au> wrote in message
news:OC******** ******@tk2msftn gp13.phx.gbl...
Hey Ignacio,

Thanks for responding. I thought of using a service, but I only want the
service to run once and then never run again. Is this possible?

Thanks,

Shannon.

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