RunOnce command executed from SetupComplete.cmd after SysPrep doesn't work, while it works fine from Windows

Question

OS: Windows 7 Embedded 64-bit (Template used: Application compatibility)

I'm trying to run another script (SetupComplete2.cmd) after SetupComplete.cmd runs and the computer reboots.

I added this line in the SetupComplete.cmd:

REG ADD "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce" /v Setup /t REG_SZ /d "cmd.exe /C C:\Windows\Setup\Scripts\SetupComplete2.cmd" /f

This command works great from Windows, I tested it several times, but it doesn't work when ran from SetupComplete.cmd for some reason...

Can anyone tell me what am I missing?

Or, can anyone here suggest a way to run another script, just once, after the initial setup reboot?

I need to run another script beacuse I am renaming the computer in the SetupComplete.cmd script, and I am auto-installing applications in SetupComplete2.cmd that depend on the new computer name, I can't rename the computer and install applications right after, since the computer rename didn't take full effect until a reboot took place, am I wrong?

Answer 1

Several links seem to imply that it's more than just a string in the command. Have a look at this: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd346765.aspx

Also consider the context. HKLM entries will run in the context of the Local\System account. HKCU entries will run in the context of the user. Which do you require?