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Practical Exercise

This document provides a step-by-step guide for creating a batch file to launch a program at user logon using Task Scheduler on Windows 10 or 11. It details the process of writing the batch file, scheduling it to run at logon, and testing the setup. Additionally, it offers a challenge to modify the batch file to open multiple programs and schedule them for specific times.

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Practical Exercise

This document provides a step-by-step guide for creating a batch file to launch a program at user logon using Task Scheduler on Windows 10 or 11. It details the process of writing the batch file, scheduling it to run at logon, and testing the setup. Additionally, it offers a challenge to modify the batch file to open multiple programs and schedule them for specific times.

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Practical Exercise: Automating a Program Launch at Logon

Objective
• Create a batch file to open a program.
• Use Task Scheduler to run the batch file when a user logs in.
Materials Needed
• Windows 10 or Windows 11 PC
• Notepad (for creating the batch file)
• Task Scheduler (built into Windows)

Step 1: Create a Batch File


1. Open Notepad.
2. Type the following command:
3. @echo off
4. start [Link]
5. exit
(This batch file will open Notepad when executed.)
6. Save the file as a .bat file:
o Click File > Save As...
o Change "Save as type" to "All Files"
o Name it "[Link]"
o Save it in a location like C:\Users\Public (or a folder of your choice).

Step 2: Schedule the Batch File to Run at Logon


1. Open Task Scheduler:
o Press Win + R, type [Link], and press Enter.
2. Create a New Task:
o Click Create Basic Task (on the right panel).
o Name it "Open Notepad at Logon", then click Next.
3. Set the Trigger:
o Choose "When I log on", then click Next.
4. Set the Action:
o Select "Start a Program", then click Next.
o Click Browse and locate the batch file ([Link]).
o Click Next.
5. Finish the Setup:
o Review the settings and click Finish.

Step 3: Test the Task


• Log out and log back in.
• Notepad should automatically open after logging in!

Additional Challenge (For Fast Learners)


• Modify the batch file to open multiple programs, e.g., Notepad and Calculator:
• @echo off
• start [Link]
• start [Link]
• exit
• Schedule it to run only at specific times of the day instead of at logon.

Expected Outcome
By the end of this exercise, students will:
Understand how batch files work.
Learn to automate tasks using Task Scheduler.
Gain practical experience in basic scripting.

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