You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly. You should upgrade or use an alternative browser.
startup script
About this tag
The startup script tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about automating tasks at system startup or device connection. Topics include configuring USB drives to automatically run executables when plugged in, using startup scripts to enforce settings like Num Lock state in Windows 10 and 11, and troubleshooting errors such as 'Access is denied' when scripts use tools like Tzutil to set time zones. These threads provide practical guidance for users seeking to customize Windows behavior through scripts that execute during boot or device events.
autoexec
autorun
autorun configuration
autorun restrictions
autorun.inf
bootable usb
device autorun
drive autoplay
executable autoplay
startupscript
usb automation
usb autorun
usb script
usb security
windows security
Few things are more aggravating than sitting down at your Windows PC, ready to crunch numbers or enter data, only to find your numeric keypad stubbornly unresponsive because Num Lock is off—again. While Microsoft’s Windows 11 and Windows 10 are both mature, user-friendly operating systems, this...