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amge · 12-11-2003, 10:16 AM

I don't know if this is possible or not, but here it goes.

Is there a Login script I can write so that when a user logs in, it will bring up Internet Explorer with a specific website for the home page.

If I can not do this, could someone recommend an easy way to roll out our company intranet.

I need to be able to make the default homepage in Internet Explorer to be our intranet site. But I don't want to go to each PC and login as the user and set their default home page in Internet Explorer.

Any help will be appreciated.

charliex · 12-11-2003, 08:54 PM

it'd be helpful if you told us which OS you were using.

you want to track down the registry key that IE uses for the home page setting, then make it a reg file with it in it, then add in the login script

Code:

regedit -s "full pathname of the registry script"

its best to put the reg file on a machine thats always on and has
read access, then you an alter the reg file for everyone at once.

so you'd add to the login script

Code:

regedit -s "\\ourserver\scripts\homepage.reg"

then the reg file would have something like

Code:

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main]
"Start Page"="http://www.tfproject.org"

This is for XP, and for IE6 since i don't know your OS , i'm using mine as an example, also i don't know if you know how to write a login script at all, its under the profile settings of the users properties, i'd also point that to the same path, or at least one with the same rules and make sure its accessable to all users.

Of course i hope i don't have to remind you that login scripts are open to some serious abuse, so you'd want to make sure that they are not editable, or otherwise compromisable, otherwise you might get some pee'd off users

rubicon · 12-12-2003, 08:22 AM

If you're using a Windows domain login script (just a DOS batch file), you can insert standard commands like this:

Code:

iexplore http://www.microsoft.com

If it's Win2000 or XP you might be able to just to it with the URL alone:

Code:

http://www.microsoft.com

Or this:

Code:

start http://www.microsoft.com

More details on your setup would help.

hrdwareguy · 12-12-2003, 08:43 AM

Aside from what rubicon said, you could also use group polocies to specify the home page and cause IE to run at log in.

amge · 12-17-2003, 10:36 AM

Thanks for the responses.

I had to go to a funeral, so I'm really sorry for the delay in my thanks.

As for OS's they are all windows 2000, and a few XP's. I am using a Windows domain login script. I will try the batch file and see if that works.

Thanks again.

MovieNut · 12-17-2003, 07:21 PM

Amge,

hrdwareguy has a point, you could just set it in a group policy.

I've worked with KiXtart for a while now. It's a pretty powerful tool for scripting. But if you've already got a domain running active directory, just do it from group policy.

I subscribe to K.I.S.S. So if it's easily done in a group policy object (GPO), that's what we use. If it's easier to do from the logon script via KiX, we'll update the KiXtart logon script....

HTH

glytch · 12-17-2003, 09:36 PM

Here's another vote for group policy. The more familiar you get with the MMC, the easier your life will become.

rubicon · 12-19-2003, 12:03 PM

Your job will be easier since your clients are 2000 and XP. Group Policy is very powerful for 2000/XP but useless for 9x.

hrdwareguy · 12-19-2003, 03:20 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by rubicon
Your job will be easier since your clients are 2000 and XP. Group Policy is very powerful for 2000/XP but useless for 9x.

True, butfor 9x clients you can use poledit and have the same effect.

12-11-2003, 10:16 AM	#1 (permalink)
amge Crazy	Login script help. I don't know if this is possible or not, but here it goes. Is there a Login script I can write so that when a user logs in, it will bring up Internet Explorer with a specific website for the home page. If I can not do this, could someone recommend an easy way to roll out our company intranet. I need to be able to make the default homepage in Internet Explorer to be our intranet site. But I don't want to go to each PC and login as the user and set their default home page in Internet Explorer. Any help will be appreciated.

12-11-2003, 08:54 PM	#2 (permalink)
charliex Junkie Location: North Hollywood	it'd be helpful if you told us which OS you were using. you want to track down the registry key that IE uses for the home page setting, then make it a reg file with it in it, then add in the login script Code: regedit -s "full pathname of the registry script" its best to put the reg file on a machine thats always on and has read access, then you an alter the reg file for everyone at once. so you'd add to the login script Code: regedit -s "\\ourserver\scripts\homepage.reg" then the reg file would have something like Code: Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00 [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main] "Start Page"="http://www.tfproject.org" This is for XP, and for IE6 since i don't know your OS , i'm using mine as an example, also i don't know if you know how to write a login script at all, its under the profile settings of the users properties, i'd also point that to the same path, or at least one with the same rules and make sure its accessable to all users. Of course i hope i don't have to remind you that login scripts are open to some serious abuse, so you'd want to make sure that they are not editable, or otherwise compromisable, otherwise you might get some pee'd off users

12-12-2003, 08:22 AM	#3 (permalink)
rubicon Stop. Think. Question. Location: Redondo Beach, CA	If you're using a Windows domain login script (just a DOS batch file), you can insert standard commands like this: Code: iexplore http://www.microsoft.com If it's Win2000 or XP you might be able to just to it with the URL alone: Code: http://www.microsoft.com Or this: Code: start http://www.microsoft.com More details on your setup would help. __________________ How you do anything is how you do everything.

12-12-2003, 08:43 AM	#4 (permalink)
hrdwareguy "Officer, I was in fear for my life" Location: Oklahoma City	Aside from what rubicon said, you could also use group polocies to specify the home page and cause IE to run at log in. __________________ Gun Control is hitting what you aim at Aim for the TFP, Donate Today

12-17-2003, 07:21 PM	#6 (permalink)
MovieNut giddy	well... Amge, hrdwareguy has a point, you could just set it in a group policy. I've worked with KiXtart for a while now. It's a pretty powerful tool for scripting. But if you've already got a domain running active directory, just do it from group policy. I subscribe to K.I.S.S. So if it's easily done in a group policy object (GPO), that's what we use. If it's easier to do from the logon script via KiX, we'll update the KiXtart logon script.... HTH __________________ I like these calm little moments before the storm. It reminds me of Beethoven. Can you hear it? It's like when you put your head to the grass and you can hear the growin' and you can hear the insects. Do you like Beethoven ? Last edited by MovieNut; 12-18-2003 at 03:32 AM..

12-17-2003, 10:36 AM	#5 (permalink)
amge Crazy	Thanks for the responses. I had to go to a funeral, so I'm really sorry for the delay in my thanks. As for OS's they are all windows 2000, and a few XP's. I am using a Windows domain login script. I will try the batch file and see if that works. Thanks again.

12-17-2003, 09:36 PM	#7 (permalink)
glytch I am not permanent. Location: Tennessee	Here's another vote for group policy. The more familiar you get with the MMC, the easier your life will become. __________________ If you're flammable and have legs, you are never blocking a fire exit. - Mitch Hedberg

12-19-2003, 12:03 PM	#8 (permalink)
rubicon Stop. Think. Question. Location: Redondo Beach, CA	Your job will be easier since your clients are 2000 and XP. Group Policy is very powerful for 2000/XP but useless for 9x. __________________ How you do anything is how you do everything.