title: Launch batch script before windows login window
body: <p>I'm working on Windows Server 2003 and Windows server 2008.
  I would like to start a batch script just before the login window is displayed.
  I read about adding the script in the Group Policy editor (startup/shutdown) but it's not working (it worked for logon and logoff though).</p>
  
  <p>An alternative would be to use the task scheduler service but it's not working either. Plus, I want to be able to see the results in a cmd window. That means the last alternative - creating a service to do the job - is not an option.</p>
  
  <p>Do you have any idea ?</p>
  
  <p>Thanks.</p>