I've done something similar this morning, a GPO to upgrade Adobe Reader from 7 to 9.3.2. The install files are in a folder in the NETLOGON share, not best practice, but that's the way it is here.
I've configured it as a shutdown script with no problem under the Computer section. There is a logon script configured under the User section to import a reg file to change the PDF configuration for an application we use, IBM Content Manager. If it's something that takes a while, I always prefer to run it on shutdown, that way users don't complain about long start-up times. Regards Tony Patton Desktop Operations Cavan Ext 8078 Direct Dial 049 435 2878 email: [email protected] From: "Tom Miller" <[email protected]> To: "NT System Admin Issues" <[email protected]> Date: 12/05/2010 16:36 Subject: GPO and script question I need a bit of a refresher on this. I have a script I need to run for my PCs. It removes an old agent, if present, then installs an updated agent. Is it possible to run this as a workstation script, since the script calls a remote UNC path for the updated install? I thought since it is running as a workstation script (called via startup GPO setting), it can't see the network yet. Or am I incorrect? I can run this under the user policy section, which would be preferred so I could provide a message box or two. However users are not administrators. Also the script takes a bit of time to run (it removes Configuration Manager client, which for those of you using CM know that takes a while.). Doesn't use much CPU or memory, so again this might be better to run as a user startup GPO setting? Suggestions and comments appreciated. Tom Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail message, including attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure, or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message. This e-mail is intended only for the addressee named above. The contents should not be copied nor disclosed to any other person. Any views or opinions expressed are solely those of the sender and do not necessarily represent those of QUINN-Insurance Limited (Under Administration), unless otherwise specifically stated . As internet communications are not secure, QUINN-Insurance Limited (Under Administration) is not responsible for the contents of this message nor responsible for any change made to this message after it was sent by the original sender. Although virus scanning is used on all inbound and outbound e-mail, we advise you to carry out your own virus check before opening any attachment. We cannot accept liability for any damage sustained as a result of any software viruses. ==================================================================== QUINN-Insurance Limited (Under Administration) is regulated by the Financial Regulator and regulated by the Financial Services Authority for the conduct of UK business. ==================================================================== QUINN-Insurance Limited (Under Administration) is registered in Ireland, registration number 240768 and is a private company limited by shares. Its head office is at Dublin Road, Cavan, Co. Cavan. This message is for the designated recipient only and may contain privileged, proprietary, or otherwise private information. If you have received it in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete the original. Any other use of the email by you is prohibited. ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~
