AutoExNT Service Topics

Installing the AutoExNT Service


To install AutoExNT Service
  1. Copy the Autoexnt.exe and Servmess.dll files into the <systemroot>/System32 directory.
  2. Using a text editor, create a batch file containing the commands you want to include, and name it Autoexnt.bat.
  3. Copy Autoexnt.bat into the <systemroot>Systemroot/System32 directory. At the command prompt, type:
    instexnt install
    To view the installation processes running on the desktop, use the /interactive option. At the command prompt, type:
    instexnt install /interactive

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    Note

    If you use the /interactive option, any users who are logged on locally are able to stop the processes from running.

  4. When installation has completed successfully, you should see the following:
     CreateService AutoExNT SUCCESS
    with InterActive Flag either OFF or ON, as appropriate.

Testing AutoExNT Service

To test AutoExNT Service, log on as Administrator and type the following command at the command prompt:
net start autoexnt
If the tool starts correctly, Autoexnt.bat runs in a command-prompt window.

Configuring AutoExNT Service to Run at Startup

To configure AutoExNT Service to run when you start your computer
  1. In the Services list, right-click AutoExNT and select Properties.
  2. On the General tab in the Startup Type box, select Automatic.
  3. Choose Apply, then OK.

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Note

When you need to access an area outside your local system (for example using the net use command), click Logon As: This Account, specify an account that has adequate permissions on the domain, and provide a password as required.