Using a barcode scanner to run scripts in Windows.

[Kejsare102]

Heyo!
 

I work in IT for a company that basically hires new people every single week. We have to install a loadset and configure a computer for each new hire, and since there's a whole lot of things that needs to be done on each computer, this often takes up a lot of time.

Basically, what I'm wondering is if it's possible to launch a .bat file automatically by scanning a barcode with a barcode scanner connected to the PC?

Any information regarding this would be greatly appreciated!

[Mira Yurizaki]

I'm guessing this is so you can scan something and the computer runs a setup script?

 

I think barcode scanners interface through a virtual serial port, but you'd have to make something custom to read it and run the appropriate file.

[Kejsare102]

54 minutes ago, M.Yurizaki said:

I'm guessing this is so you can scan something and the computer runs a setup script?

 

I think barcode scanners interface through a virtual serial port, but you'd have to make something custom to read it and run the appropriate file.

Yeah, generate a barcode with some info that when scanned can launch a .bat file.

I guess some custom software is needed. Sadly I only know Powershell, and I'm not sure I can do it with that.