[andytaslim]

Hi guys,

I want to run a batch file (only once) when the first login of the newly created user. I set a string value in HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run but it did not run the string value I set and I could not find the string value in HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run.

I assume that after I set the string value in HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, the string value will be copied to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run on the creation of new user, is that correct? Is there any other way to set startup running batch after login?

Thank you

[andytaslim]

Sorry for not mentioning the Windows version... The problem I faced was on Windows Vista Enterprise Edition

[Largo]

HK_USERS\.DEFAULT is not the true default profile registry hive.

Instead modify the Software\..\Run key in C:\Users\Default\NTUSER.DAT

Launch Regedit, Select HKEY_USERS
Click File > Load Hive
Select the hidden file (enter full path works) : C:\Users\Default\NTUSER.DAT
Enter the key name, eg.: DefaultProfile
Now you can browser HKEY_USERS\DefaultProfile\Software\...\Run and make your changes.
When it's done, select the DefaultProfile key and unload the hive (in File menu).

You can make these changes in command line with the following tools :
reg.exe
modifyprofile.exe

HTH,
Largo