Windows Startup scripts.. exactly when?

[cyberpine]

I have a vbscript that starts a Virtual PC Machine - the script runs perfect when executed manually or from the command line. I've placed it in the all users startup, but when I reboot it does not run until I log in. Is this the expected behavior? How can I have it start when Windows starts up.. for example, after a powerfail?

Also, I've tried running the vbscript under a windows service using srvany.exe, but it just won't run. I even tried calling the vbscript from a cmd file with a cscript call through the service, again, no luck. Is it possible to run a vbscript from a windows service?

Finally, is it possible to run a VM using vpc.exe (Windows Virtual PC) from the cmd prompt? How? and What are the switches for vpc.exe?

Basically, I need the VM to always be up.

Thanks for any help or information.

 

[cyberpine]

update: I found my error, but can't fix it.

The application-specif permissions settings do not grant local activation permission for the COM Server Application.

component services > run as admin > computers > my computer > dcom config > Virtual PC > properties > security

But Virtual PC options are grayed out in component services.

 

[Venths]

Hi,

Welcome to 7 forums

* In this regard, make sure if the script service is set to manual or automatic. If its manual, make the service to run automatically. Then place it at the startup !

 

[cyberpine]

Hi,

Welcome to 7 forums

* In this regard, make sure if the script service is set to manual or automatic. If its manual, make the service to run automatically. Then place it at the startup !

We'll yes, but that's not going to help me if the service isn't working.

Thanks.

 

[Venths]

Ok, if you have many users and have set this application on startup for all users. Remove it. Try adding it only for the current user and lets check if this works