hello everyone

i have completed the intermediate section of the guide, and i've got a question

in the guide under batch scripting it has a section that says you can use cmdlines.txt to start your batch scripts at t-13 minute stage

so.... does that mean that you can have your all the reg tweaks added and install all programs BEFORE and instead of having a [GuiRunOnce ] entry.

to me that makes a lot of sence because the computer has to reboot some time after that point....having a [GuiRunOnce ] entry means you have 2 reboots instead of 1.

is this true or am i just making this up as i go along ???

Some programs can apparently can be installed from Cmdlines.txt. These are programs that are not account related or such. But, still, most user related programs are done after reboot, to do the installations at first logon. This reboot after that is perhaps needed and a good recommendation. I would not be concerned over trying to save a reboot. The system may still run fine, without it. But is it worth the risk?

what do you mean by "These are programs that are not account related "

Dotnet is not account related. User privilages are to be considered with installers. Runas may have to be considered, to install some programs, as no user is logged on at t-13. Depends on the type of software, it requirements and what the system will allow.

ahh...i see now
that's given me food for thought.

thanks for your reply.