Can a macro run while PC is locked ?

[NeVeR]

I my macro to run while my PC is locked as the task i need it to do is when i'm out of the office, and i can't leave the PC unlocked for security reasons.

 

It's Win 7 Enterprise

 

I know how to set the schedule. But it doesn't seem to run the macro when locked.

 

So is there a way to change this ?

 

Or is there a way for the Macro express to unlock my PC and do what I need and then lock it again.

 

I know this sounds strange but it's needed.

 

thanks.

[paul]

Some macro commands work when the PC is locked, but many don't.

 

I have solved this problem in the past as follows:

- Using the windows scheduler, I start a task at a specified time that writes 2 values to the registry and reboots the computer; the 2 registry values allow the computer to boot without soliciting a user or password

- When Macro Express starts, it detects the 2 registry values and immediately restores them so that the next boot will require the usual credentials; it then runs whatever macro(s) you require, and reboots the machine once the macros have finished

[NeVeR]

this is an office PC. We would not be allowed write things to the registry.

[Samrae]

I haven't tried it but I understand the Windows Scheduler allows you to log into your computer at a specific time and run a task. You can have the scheduler fire off a macro. The macro could log off Windows when it is done.