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The thread discusses how to run a DOS command or script automatically when a user logs off in all editions of Windows 8. The initial suggestion involves using Task Scheduler to execute a batch file upon logoff, while later responses clarify that there is no specific native registry key or entry in Windows 8 that triggers commands at logoff. The participants note that in previous Windows versions, logoff scripts could be placed in a specific directory, but due to the limitations and variations in Windows 8 editions, especially the Standard version without Group Policy Editor, alternative methods or external research may be necessary. Overall, the conversation indicates that implementing logoff commands in Windows 8 is non-trivial and may require workarounds.
The thread discusses how to run a DOS command or script automatically when a user logs off in all editions of Windows 8. The initial suggestion involves using Task Scheduler to execute a batch file upon logoff, while later responses clarify that there is no specific native registry key or entry in Windows 8 that triggers commands at logoff. The participants note that in previous Windows versions, logoff scripts could be placed in a specific directory, but due to the limitations and variations in Windows 8 editions, especially the Standard version without Group Policy Editor, alternative methods or external research may be necessary. Overall, the conversation indicates that implementing logoff commands in Windows 8 is non-trivial and may require workarounds.
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Noob Whisperer
I use task scheduler in Windows 8 to run a DOS batch file that I created to shut down the computer whenever a user logs off (disconnect from user session)
You might give that a try and see if it works for you. I suspect it would work on most DOS scripts (batch .bat, command .com etc.,).
Regards
Randy
You might give that a try and see if it works for you. I suspect it would work on most DOS scripts (batch .bat, command .com etc.,).
Regards
Randy
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Noob Whisperer
None that I am aware of.
Back in the old days we used to put scripts / batch files here C:\Windows\System32\GroupPolicy\User\Scripts\Logoff
But since you have restricted your request to include all versions of Windows 8, I'm not sure if that will work as I do not have Windows 8 Standard edition to even look and see if that location exists. And since there is no native Group Policy Editor available in the basic version of Windows 8 that further restricts your options as a lot can be done through local group policies.
Most of those edits in Group Policy have equivalent registry keys but I have no idea what they are or where they might be. You might try Google with specifics as to what you are trying to accomplish at user Log Off (disconnect from user session) and see what's out there.