Using Group Policy to delete a file

I need to be able to use group policy to delete a particular file from an
application directory (i.e. C:\Program Files\Business Objects\BusinessObjects
5.0\LocData\busobj.lsi). How do I accomplish this w/ Group policy objects or
otherwise?

Cheers,
Clint

 

You can assign a startup script that performs this deletion to a GPO.
Assigning scripts via GPO is much easier than the traditional ways due to
the variety of scopes available to a GPO.

 

Thanks, Paul,

I did think of that, but I really need it to run every 30 minutes, not just
when the computer starts up. Do you have any suggestions? Isn't there a
policy to delete a file?

Cheers,
Clint

 

I believe that startup scripts are reapplied with computer background
processing. Which would mean that this would run every 90-120 minutes.

The problem is I've read conflicting arguments on this. Some [people] are
under the impression that startup scripts, like application deployment
policies, only apply at startup. However, an MVP that I _REALLY_ trust
stated what I've said --that this DOES reapply. But I'm this could have
been a typo or I might have read the post wrong...I'll get back to you on
this...

Try using a startup script.

There's no native way to delete files with GPO.

The other option is to deploy a script and schedule it to run every 60-120
minutes. The problem here is deploying the script and the scheduled task.
You could script the copying of the script and then use a .bat file to set
the scheduled task on each machine using the AT command line tool.

 

Thanks, Paul. I'll give it a whirl

Cheers,
Clint

 

Hei Clint ,

Could you send me please an example of that script file or how did you rezolved the problem ?

Thanks !