LogonTrigger (triggerGroup) Element
Specifies a trigger that starts a task when a user logs on.
<xs:element name="LogonTrigger"
type="logonTriggerType"
/>
The LogonTrigger element is defined by the triggerGroup .
Parent element
| Element | Derived from | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Triggers | triggersType | Specifies the triggers that start the task. |
Child elements
| Element | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Delay (logonTriggerType) | duration | Amount of time between when the user logs on and when the task is started. |
| Enabled (triggerBaseType) | boolean | Specifies that the trigger is enabled. |
| EndBoundary (triggerBaseType) | dateTime | Specifies the date and time when the trigger is deactivated. The trigger cannot start the task after it is deactivated. |
| ExecutionTimeLimit (triggerBaseType) | duration | Specifies the maximum amount of time in which the task can be started by the trigger. |
| Repetition (triggerBaseType) | repetitionType | Specifies how often the task is run and how long the repetition pattern is repeated after the task is started. |
| StartBoundary (triggerBaseType) | dateTime | Specifies the date and time when the trigger is activated. |
| UserId (logonTriggerType) | string | Identifier of the user. The task is started when this user logs onto the computer. |
Remarks
For scripting development, a logon trigger is specified using the LogonTrigger object.
For C++ development, a logon trigger is specified using the ILogonTrigger interface.
The child elements listed above are defined by the triggerBaseType and logonTriggerType complex element types. These elements must be added in the sequence shown below.
- StartBoundary (triggerBaseType)
- EndBoundary (triggerBaseType)
- Enabled (triggerBaseType)
- Repetition (triggerBaseType)
- ExecutionTimeLimit (triggerBaseType)
- UserId (logonTriggerType)
- Delay (logonTriggerType)
Attributes
The attribute listed below is defined by the triggerBaseType complex element types.
- Id: Identifier of the trigger.
Examples
For a complete example of the XML for a task that uses a logon trigger, see Logon Trigger Example (XML).
Requirements
| Requirement | Value |
|---|---|
| Minimum supported client |
Windows Vista [desktop apps only] |
| Minimum supported server |
Windows Server 2008 [desktop apps only] |