Need a script to unlock the desktop on all PCs on a Domain

[MichaelD]

Hi there,

Here I am again; the non-scripting System Administrator, 😀 looking for your help.

I didn't know if this belonged in OS or Software, but being that it pertains to an OS (WinXP) I put it here.

I run a domain at home. I have five boxes that run F@H and do other things; all the boxes have the same user name and password. Whenever I'm done with them, I lock the desktops for security reasons. I control it all from one box.

Can a script be written that when I run it, it will unlock the desktops of all the boxes? I.E. it would "Hit" CTRL-ALT-DEL" and input the proper username and password?

Thanks for your help. 🙂

 

[mikecel79]

This can't be scripted, it would be a security risk. Now you can lock the console of a machine using PsShutdown from Sysinternals.com.

Are you using remote control software on the machines or accessing them through a KVM? If you are using remote control software you may be able to record a Macro that will do this for you.

 

[Woodie]

Why are you leaving the machines logged in?

The application should run as a service, so you can start/stop the service remotely, w/o logging in to the console.

...and he's right...C-A-D isn't scriptable.

 

[InlineFive]

Ultr@VNC can do Ctrl+Alt+Delete as long as it is installed as a service on the client machines.

 

[MichaelD]

Thanks guys.

I leave myself logged in b/c the boxes are at home and nobody lives here but me. 🙂 Just trying to save myself some time when I check on my Folding boxes from time to time.

I have four of my six boxes on a KVM (only three on the KVM fold, however)

I'll check out the options. Thanks again for your help. :beer:

 

[Netopia]

I've never done F@H, but I was VERY involved with the original TeamAnandTech DNet project.

Couple of possibilites. DNet had an option where a client could email you the logs on a regular basis... is is possible the F@H also does and could send you updates from each machine?

The other thought is that you just create a shortcut on your desktop to each of the folders on the other machines that hold the log files and you could just look at them every now and then.

Joe