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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.
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    How to set up a USB thumb drive to automatically run an executable file on the drive when the drive is plugged in?

    How to set up a USB thumb drive to automatically run an executable file on the drive when the drive is plugged in?
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    • autoexec autorun autorun configuration autorun restrictions autorun.inf bootable usb device autorun drive autoplay executable autoplay startup script usb automation usb autorun usb script usb security windows security
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    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    How to Keep Num Lock On Permanently in Windows 10 & 11

    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...
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    • bios bios settings hardware configuration keyboard customization keyboard issues keyboard lock keyboard settings keyboard utilities num lock optimization pc troubleshooting registry tweaks startup script system settings windows 10 windows 11 windows tips
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Windows News