Questions tagged [autorun]
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Autorun script while plugging in a USB device on a USB-media blocked PC
I have about 50 PCs with Ubuntu versions ranging from 12 to 18. All is USB media blocked. I want to copy a folder from my USB to a standard user account. Every time I have to manually acquire root ...
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How to create an Ubuntu application CD/DVD with autorun?
Is it possible to burn an Ubuntu app on a CD/DVD, and make an autorun for it, just like Windows?
If yes:
How to do it with a Snap application? Consider I have downloaded an app from Software Center ...
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Autorun program after connecting Arduino nano
I have read few posts which explained how to write a script and save it on the USB flash drive, which will allow it to run as we connect the device.
I want to know if there is a way where we can ...
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Completely disable Autorun
File manager preferences have an option to disable/enable Autorun to run software, play music, etc. However, I don't see an option to completely disable autorun, meaning that it won't parse autorun....
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Running sh script on Lubuntu on startup
Running lubuntu 18.04 LTS with LXDE
So, I need to run a simple SH script inside terminal session on startup after login, but I'm struggling to get it running.
I've tried: rc.local trick, /.config/...
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Disable autorun external devices with VLC in kde
In installed kubuntu-desktop on my Ubuntu 18.04 to use KDE Plasma.
Whenever I select an external device in the left to open it in dolphin, it opens VLC instead and tries to play all files on that ...
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ubuntu 16.04: autorun and automount - kernel level?
I have to disable this two services. I've done this using the dconf editor.
Please, can you tell me at which O.S. level this happens ? That is: can you tell me if the disabling these two services, ...
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How can I run flash automatically Chromium 62.0.3202.62?
I´m running Ubuntu 16.04 LTS, with Chromium 62.0.3202.62.
I need a way to run flash automatically for a small project which runs local content. In the settings you only have two options for flash to ...
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Startup Script in rc2.d - Delayed Execution
I have a script which I'm wanting to run at start-up.
It's a very simple script which inserts a few kernel modules and starts vino-server:
init-script.sh:
#!/bin/bash
sudo rmmod nvhost_vi
# Insert ...
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How to disable `autorun.inf` access on Ubuntu 16.04
Whenever I mount a filesystem, something tries to access a file named autorun.inf on this fresh mount. How can I prevent Ubuntu 16.04 from doing this? (FYI: I am logged in, Graphical session with ...
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What's the best way to autorun a. sh script on startup (Lubuntu)?
I need to have a shell script run at start up, but can't get it working. There seems to be a number of options, but what is the best method for having a script auto run when the system boots up, ...
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What does /bin/bash -c mean in service unit?
To make my app autorun during reboot.
sudo vi /etc/systemd/system/app.service
[Unit]
Description=app
After=network.target
[Service]
ExecStart=/usr/bin/python /usr/local/bin/app
[Install]
WantedBy=...
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at nautilus, javascript file opens with “windows based script host”, what is that?
what that "windows" thing is doing here?
how safe is it?
when I double click on the js file (expecting gedit), it starts some process that I cannot find with ps... so,
what executable is that thing?...
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Run commands on system startup [duplicate]
I need some help with running commands on system startup.
So, I need these two commands to be executed every time I start my machine, due a problem with my Realtek driver (doesn't really matter):
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Autorun Exterminator type alternatives for Ubuntu 14.04
Autorun Exterminator is a tool available for Windows that blocks virus-infected pen drives from automatically executing viruses through autorun.inf. Though most of the viruses encountered are .exe's ...
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Auto Set Resolution
Ok so, a while back I asked a question on how to manually set my vga resolution on Ubuntu. But I need to do this upon LOGIN (ie NOT ON BOOT). I need to run sudo cvt 1366 768 && sudo xrandr --...
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LiveCD: Running a sh script on startup
I have created sh script that backs up computers to a network location, and I'm trying to make a LiveCD of Ubuntu-Mini Remix 14.04 that will be able to launch the script without a GUI.
The script does ...
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execute script before login
Whole day I'm facing a startup script problem.
What I'm looking for is a way to run a single script at boot/before login
that will configure my machine and run proper services.
(Single script for all ...
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Stop some processes from autorunning
As the title, I'm trying to figure out a way to avoid the following processes from autorunning when the system starts: Virtualbox, Tomcat7, ntopng, tor.
So, until now, I tried to simply create a ....
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How to start a GUI program after hibernation?
I love virtual desktops. I keep half a dozen around, with every program I use regularly always at the ready. This means I dread restarting my PC, since I have to setup everything again—specially ...
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Autorun dvd or cd in version 14.04
How do I make a cd or dvd autorun when I insert it? I am using version 14.04. At the moment a folder box with all the individual files opens.
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How to autorun files and scripts in Ubuntu when inserting a USB stick like autorun.inf in Windows?
Is there a way to execute a specific script or open a file with a particular program when inserting a USB stick on Ubuntu like the autorun.inf file in Windows ? If not, is there another way ?
EDIT:
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Autorunning Plex command In Ubuntu Unity on Chromebook?
I have managed to get the Plex Media Server running on my Chromebook via Crouton and Unity.
The only thing is that it won't load unless I run the command sudo su -c /usr/sbin/start_pms plex
Is there ...
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CD with autorun.exe file
Is there any way to make work a CD for windows (which contains a file autorun.exe)?
This CD should be use by a 5 year kid (educational), so I need something quite easy.
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How can I automatically copy the content of a usb (flash) drive to another directory?
I want to program my Ubuntu in such a way that it automatically copies the content of USB flash drive to a defined folder in my home directory.
I would like this to be done automatically when any ...
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How do I autorun terminal commands at startup in Lubuntu 14.04 LiveCD?
I'm doing some remastering of Lubuntu 14.04 LiveCD, and need to run the following command at startup:
/sbin/ifconfig eth0 10.10.10.1 netmask 255.255.0.0
First, I tried modifying rc.local as follows:
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How can I run code whenever a USB device is (un)plugged, without requiring root permissions?
I have a script that I wish to run whenever I plug/unplug a mouse or keyboard to my USB port.
There is already plenty of documentation on how to configure udev rules to run arbitrary scripts when a ...
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How To Run An Application On Startup Automatically?
I am using "UbuntuServer13.10" and I have Dynamic IP. So for learning purpose, I want to add a host on my dynamic IP to open my server easily from anywhere. For this purpose, I used www.noip.com ...
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double click a file to run a specific command
I'd like to new a file obtaining a cmd such as "sudo gedit filename". When I double click this file, the cmd in this file is executed. How to make it work? Thanks
And the OS is ubuntu 13.10
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installation of ubuntu off line and alongside windows XP
Can 'Ubuntu' be installed off line and continue to also operate off line? after downloading Ubuntu or before downloading it, how can i make it to be on auto run format for easy set up command?
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Could Autorun Virus, affect my PC via Wine?
I have installed wine and i am afraid that viruses will affect my PC now. I will not open any other .exe file other than mine one (which i use everyday)
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How can I run an autorun file as root with no gui
I set up a server using ubuntu with no gui. I need root for some tasks that I want to autorun on this server. Normally I would just use gksudo because autorun programs never seem to work with su or ...
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Ubuntu 12.04 - Run a few command lines at every startup [duplicate]
I was wondering if there is any way that I can run certain command lines through the terminal automatically at every start up of the computer.
I have a wacom tablet and it is quite annoying to turn ...
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How do I set it such that DVDs and CDs autorun?
As per title, I'd like to know how in 12.10 you set it such that DVDs and CDs autorun.
