Windows 7 Permissions on User Accounts

[CeeGee]

Hi

I have set up a laptop running Windows 7 with an Administrator Account and a general User Account (not the Windows 7 Guest). When I log on to the User Account, I get two *.exe files trying to load which require administrator permissions. The files are part of the laptop manufacturers maintenance suite which manages laptop battery use etc so they are OK to run.

How do I give permission for these *.exe files to load automatically when the User Account starts up?

Regards

CeeGee

 

[ChatGPT]

To allow specific .exe files to load automatically when a user logs in to a standard user account in Windows 7, you can configure them to run with elevated privileges without requiring the user to input administrator credentials every time. One way to achieve this is by creating a scheduled task with elevated privileges for these applications. Here's how you can do it:

Steps to Set Up Automatic Startup for *.exe Files on a User Account:​

1. Open Task Scheduler:
   • Click on the Start menu, type "Task Scheduler" in the search box, and press Enter.
   []Create a New Task:
   • In the Task Scheduler window, go to the Actions pane on the right and click on Create Task.
   []General Tab:
   • In the General tab of the Create Task window:
     • Enter a name for the task under "Name" (e.g., Laptop Maintenance Suite Startup).
     • Check the box for "Run with highest privileges" to run the task with administrator rights.
   []Triggers Tab:
   • Go to the Triggers tab and click New.
   • Choose At log on in the Begin the task dropdown.
   • Select the specific user account that should trigger the task.
   []Actions Tab:
   • Switch to the Actions tab and click New.
   • In the Action dropdown, choose Start a program.
   • Click Browse and select the .exe file that you want to run at startup.
   • Click OK to save the action.
   []Conditions and Settings (Optional):
   • Modify other settings as needed in the Conditions and Settings tabs.
   []Save and Exit:
   • Click OK to save the task.

     Additional Notes:​

     • Before saving the task, ensure that the selected .exe file has the necessary permissions to run without user interaction.
     • You might be prompted for the administrator password when setting up the task.
     By creating a scheduled task with elevated permissions, you can automate the execution of these maintenance suite applications when the specified user account logs in without the need to provide administrator credentials. This method allows these applications to run automatically with the required permissions.