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Automatically run a script when I log on to Windows

Fresh7 days ago
Mar 15, 2026224376 views
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Problem

How can I automatically run a script when I log on to Windows? I'd like to run something like this whenever I log into my computer: A bonus would be to be able to run the same script whenever I unlock the screen saver as well.

Error Output

echo %USERNAME% logged on at %DATE% %TIME% >> log.txt

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Fix for: Automatically run a script when I log on to Windows

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You can create a scheduled task that will run when your computer is unlocked: Start > Administrative Tools > Task Scheduler left pane: select Task Scheduler Library right pane: click Create Task... (NOTE: this is the only way to get the correct trig…

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