I was wondering if it is possible to run a batch file automatically when booting Macrium rescue media?  I have successfully created and stored a batch file on the USB but have not found a way to have it run when the rescue media boots. 

What I am doing for now is booting rescue then opening a command window to run the batch file.  This somewhat automates being able to see the NAS on the LAN instead of always entering the data each time. I would just like to completely automate it, if possible.

Thanks

Yes, though you would have to perform this customization every time you rebuilt your Rescue Media.  And I would recommend putting the batch file itself somewhere in the WIM file.  If you do, then the virtual disk created to host the extracted contents of the WIM file is always assigned X, so when you add a line to startnet.cmd to call your batch file, take that into account when specifying the path to the batch file within the WIM.  Also note that Reflect itself customizes startnet.cmd, so I would preserve all of that as well.

The accepted answer in this thread describes the steps to mount a WIM file, customize the startup file it contains, and save your changes: https://serverfault.com/questions/85579/windows-pe-autorun-scripts

Hi,
Thanks for the quick response. I took a quick look at the link you provided. I am currently using WinRE, would I need to switch to WinPE?

No. WinRE is based on WinPE, so it would work the same way.

Great, I will see what I can do with it.

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Baysailor - 2 October 2022 5:35 PM

I was wondering if it is possible to run a batch file automatically when booting Macrium rescue media?  I have successfully created and stored a batch file on the USB but have not found a way to have it run when the rescue media boots. 

What I am doing for now is booting rescue then opening a command window to run the batch file.  This somewhat automates being able to see the NAS on the LAN instead of always entering the data each time. I would just like to completely automate it, if possible.

Thanks

@Baysailor I see that @jphughan has answered your specific question, and I have no comment on that.  His advice is usually right on. 
But I wondered if you knew that you can set Network Share defaults in Reflects global Defaults.   I use it and the connection to my repository is automatically established when I boot rescue media.  Here's the Knowledge Base article about it.

Hi Dan,
Thanks for that idea, it seems it will be easier to do.  I have been playing with modifying the wim file but have not successfully been able to see my Nas without typing in the credentials.  I will give this a try.

Edit: Actually forgot, I don't have to type them in, I open a command window and run a batch file. I may play with trying to get a batch file to run when the rescue media boots for a couple of my computers that don't have Macrium Reflect installed.

Even with the credentials entered into the Desktop App the Rescue media did not "see" my NAS.  I still had to run the batch file.  I am not sure what I may be doing wrong, the test showed my credentials were good.

Try a forced WIM rebuild of the Rescue Media.  Open Rescue Media Builder and hold Ctrl down to reveal an arrow on the Build button.  Click that arrow and click Force WIM Rebuild.  A change in network credentials doesn't trigger an automatic rebuild, but if you force one, then the current saved credentials will get baked into the Rescue Media, which might cover you.

I will try that today, thank you.