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You could try setting up an ssh server on the windows box (might require setting up cygwin), then login over ssh and try running the batch file. Not sure if it'll work or not...
Get a fake IE or Firefox icon (whatever they use), remove the old real icon, Place a launcher to file on the windows desktop (shortcut), use the fake icon. When they click it the batch file will run...lol that would work .
One of my favorites has always been to load a different codepage/national language support depending on login. So if Stevie logs into my computer he gets a German keyboard, fonts, and menus. When Joey logs in, he gets Russian, etc. Non-destructive but always good for a laugh.
Originally Posted by pljvaldez
I wonder if there's a cron equivalent for Windows.
Under Control Panel double click on the "scheduled tasks", but make sure you are in the classic view. That is assuming you are running XP or later. In Windows2000 it is already in the 'classic' view and it is easier to find.
It was nothing important, just wanted to play some pranks on my family members. Lots of fake viruses and other pranks are on youtube writing simple batch files. lol
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