Hmm..

Login scripts imply a domain. Default domain settings currently define login scripts to be run minimized. I have a GPO defined to make them visible, with no Kix commands whatsoever to change the console settings.
GPO settings:
Code:
Administrative Templates
 System/Scripts
   Policy Setting 
    Run legacy logon scripts hidden Disabled 
    Run logon scripts synchronously Enabled 
    Run logon scripts visible       Enabled

The first setting causes traditional login scripts to not run hidden, while the third setting runs all, including GPO scripts, in a normal window. I use the second setting to insure that the login script completes before the desktop is presented - that's just my preference here.

The login script I use (latest* version will be available on my web site on 12/09/2006) is designed to run visible, but runs and disappears so fast is is unobtrusive - unless there is a problem. If a problem occurs, the resource in error is displayed in red, and the system waits several seconds so the user can identify the problem and present that info to the help desk. The script also displays system outage messages with a short delay only when messages are present.

Glenn

* - current version is available now, new version improves the documentation, and adds Map by OU, including OU-based Path-Rewriting.
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