How to set startup on remote computers

[Aeridyne]

I manage a large number of computers and there are a few entries for startup that I would like to remove, for example: java updater, adobe updater, etc.

I know that you can use something like msconfig, or autoruns for a single machine, but are there any tools like these that you can use to manipulate the startups of a remote machine? I also would like to make sure that I get the startups for the user that uses the computer the most.

TYIA anyone who has a clue for me

 

[dandragonrage]

Remote registry (regedit and connect to them) and use fileshares to control the startup folder.

 

[Aeridyne]

Well, regedit I have tried, and it seems like it doesn't work very well. You might be able to turn something off, which sometimes works and with others does not. the startup folder is inadequate because the programs I want to control don't have entries in this folder anyway, so that is useless. Also the reg way doesn't let you turn things back on, which is why an interface like msconfig to use remotely would be ideal.

 

[Nothinman]

msconfig just automates the editing of the startup directories and registry keys, there's no real magic there. If the machines that you want to make the changes to are on a domain you can do the same thing with a GPO once you figure out what keys and files to remove.