Q: How do I automatically logon my Windows virtual server / vps after reboot and run my programs?

A:  Windows VE's can be setup to logon automatically after a VE reboot or hardware node reboot by running our auto logon script.  Download the script and save it to the VE desktop, so you can find it quickly.  To download the script, right-click on the download link and select 'save as'.

You should already have prepared the user name and password that will be automatically logged in.  Please keep in mind there is a special procedure to logon to the running console session, as explained below.

Double click on the script Setup_Auto_Logon, that you saved earlier.  Enter the user name and password as prompted.

To configure your programs to start automatically:

Find the program icon to start automatically in the VE start menu (start->programs...) and right-click on it.  Select 'copy'

Open to explore your startup folder.  Start->all programs->startup (right-click->explore)

right-click in the startup box that just opened and select 'paste shortcut'

Paste shortcuts to all the programs you want to startup automatically into the startup folder.

Reboot the VE to test the installation.

How logon to the running console session:

From your computer, select start->run and enter:

mstsc /console

Proceed as normal by entering the IP address or host name of your VE.

If mstsc /console returns an error then please be sure you are running the latest  Window Remote Desktop client.
Download latest Remote Desktop client:  windows | mac

Special considerations:

The only way to join the running session is through the console "mstsc /console".  No mapped drives, sound or printing support is available in the console session. 

If you logon as normal then you will open a new session, and the same programs will run again - resulting in TWO running sessions.  For this reason, it is advisable to create a new user in the VE that is designated for the auto-running programs.

Q: I need additional support. What should I do?

A: Please open a support ticket by clicking on the life ring at the top of your control panel, after you logon from our home page.  We will be happy to assist you!