This is a great little batch file that enables an admin to keep a log of where, when and what computer user log on to and when they log off.
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1. Set up a Share on the network. The batch file is actually two files. One runs at user log on and one runs at user log off. When the batch files run, they create a rolling log file with the details in a shared network folder. 1) Create a shared folder on the network. Mine is called Logs. Everyone should have full access to this share. 2) In that folder, create a folder called User and a folder called Computer. |
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2. Create the batch files. Copy and Paste the following into two separate text files. When you save them, remember to change the file type to .bat Name: Log On.bat rem The following line creates a rolling log file of usage by workstation echo Log In %Date% %TIME% %USERNAME% >> \\servername\Logs\Computer\%COMPUTERNAME%.log rem The following line creates a rolling log file of usage by user echo Log In %Date% %TIME% %COMPUTERNAME% >> \\servername\Logs\User\%USERNAME%.log Name: Log Off.bat rem The following line creates a rolling log file of usage by workstation echo Log Off %Date% %TIME% %USERNAME% >> \\servername\Logs\Computer\%COMPUTERNAME%.log rem The following line creates a rolling log file of usage by user echo Log Off %Date% %TIME% %COMPUTERNAME% >> \\servername\Logs\User\%USERNAME%.log Put these files in the Logs folder. |
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3. Add the batch files to group policy. You do this on your User Container GPO. User Configuration > Windows Settings > Scripts Add Log In.bat to the Logon scripts box and Log Off.bat to the Logoff scripts box |
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Conclusion
Now you have a rolling log file detailing when and where each user Logs On and Logs Off. Enjoy
EDIT: As some have pointed out, you dont need to give everyone full access to the share. I did this just to make sure that it would work. You can give your groups read write access and then make the folder an admin share.
