[wpkg-users] install apps at logon instead of boot?

Joe joe at freakyacres.com
Tue May 13 20:57:31 CEST 2008


Tomasz Chmielewski wrote:
> Joe schrieb:
>> Is there a way (by using the wpkg windows client) that
>> apps can be installed when a user logs on instead of
>> when the computer boots?  The user will not have admin
>> rights.  Can the wpkg service somehow be told to start
>> processing at logon?
> 
> With WPKG Client, no it's not possible.
> 
> But if I remember correctly, it is possible to do so using Windows Task 
> Scheduler, and perhaps Policies, too.
> 
> Why do you want to install software when the user logs in? I wouldn't 
> recommend it, because the user can easily prevent an installation or 
> upgrade in some cases (i.e., by opening a file which needs to be replaced).
> 
> 

I have users who never restart the computer for months.



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