Batch file to run program

[Kevin79]

We have an application that was built in-house. The application is supposed to run all of the time but I need to start it up after installation (otherwise it starts on reboot). It is installed with a batch script so that the program gets installed and then started.

SCCM starts the program but in the "System" context. How do I start it up in a user context?

 

 

[Peter van der Woude]

As it's a batch file, I'm assuming you're using a old-school package and program. In that case you can specify Run with user rights in the Environment tab of the Program.

[Kevin79]

So I would need to batch files, one to install (since users can't install it) and one to start it up? What is the best way to link them? What happens if there isn't a user signed on when the program installs?

[Peter van der Woude]

The best is indeed to cut it into pieces then. One of the methods that I always disliked the most, but might work for you, is selecting Run another program first.

 

Just on a side-note, wouldn't it be nicer to solve this on a different way, like a GPO that creates a scheduled task or something like that?