Windows Scheduled Scripts

A collection of Windows batch scripts designed to automatically run during system events (startup, shutdown, logon, logoff) through Windows Group Policy.

Overview

This repository contains batch scripts that perform various system maintenance and security tasks. The scripts are organized into folders according to when they should run:

• Logon: Scripts that run when a user logs on to the system
• Logoff: Scripts that run when a user logs off from the system
• Startup: Scripts that run when the system starts up
• Shutdown: Scripts that run when the system shuts down

Installation

1. Clone or download this repository to your local machine
2. Run admin_create_symlinks.bat as administrator to create symbolic links in the appropriate Windows Group Policy script folders
3. Ensure Windows Group Policy is configured to execute scripts at the appropriate events

Prerequisites

• Windows operating system
• Administrator rights
• Group Policy configured to run scripts at system events

Script Details

Logon Scripts

enable_internet.bat

Enables the Ethernet network interface after detecting that the simplewall.exe process is running.

• Monitors for the simplewall.exe process
• Once the process is detected, enables the Ethernet interface
• Assumes the network interface is named "Ethernet"

Logoff Scripts

bg_history.bat

Deletes Windows desktop background history registry entries.

• Removes records of previously used wallpapers from the registry
• Enhances privacy by removing background history

Shutdown Scripts

clean_desktop.bat

Removes all files and folders from the user's Desktop.

• Permanently deletes all files and folders without creating backups
• Maintains a clean desktop environment

clean_downloads.bat

Removes all files and folders from the user's Downloads folder.

• Permanently deletes all files and folders without creating backups
• Frees up disk space

clean_recyclebin.bat

Permanently empties the Recycle Bin on multiple drives.

• Removes files from Recycle Bins on drives C:, D:, E:, and Z:
• Frees up disk space

clean_temporary.bat

Removes all files and folders from the system's Temp directory.

• Deletes temporary files to free up disk space
• Removes potentially sensitive cached data

disable_internet.bat

Disables the Ethernet network interface.

• Deactivates the network connection during shutdown
• Assumes the interface is named "Ethernet"

Startup Scripts

Currently contains a placeholder script:

• dummy.bat (empty script file)

Administration

admin_create_symlinks.bat

This administrative script creates symbolic links in the Windows Group Policy script folders to the scripts in this repository.

• Must be run as Administrator
• Creates the necessary folder structure if it doesn't exist
• Creates symbolic links to all scripts in the appropriate Group Policy directories

Warning

Many of these scripts permanently delete files without confirmation or backup. Always ensure you have backed up important files before using these scripts.

Customization

You may need to customize these scripts based on your specific system configuration:

• Network interface names in network-related scripts
• Drive letters in scripts that target specific drives
• File paths if your system uses non-standard locations

License

See the LICENSE file for details.