How do I run a python script on behalf of the system in Windows 7.10?

Depending on what the script does, you can:

1. package it into a service that should then be installed
2. add it to the Windows registry (HKCU \ Software \ Microsoft \ Windows \ CurrentVersion \ Run)
3. add a shortcut to it in the startup folder of the Start menu - its location may change depending on the OS version, but installers always have instructions for installing a shortcut to this folder
4. use the Windows Task Scheduler, and then you can set a task for several types of events, including login and startup.

The actual solution depends on your needs and what the script actually does.

Some notes on the differences:

• Solution # 1 runs the script from the computer, and solution # 2 and # 3 run it when the user who installed it logs in.
• It's also worth noting that # 1 always runs the script, while # 2 and # 3 run the script is only for a specific user (I think if you use the default user, then it will run for everyone, but I'm not sure about the details).
• Solution # 2 is a bit more "hidden" to the user, while solution # 3 leaves the user with much more control in terms of disabling auto-start.
• Finally, solution # 1 requires administrative rights, while the other two can be executed by any user.
• Decision No. 4 is something I've discovered recently, and it's very simple. The only problem I noticed is that the python script will cause a small command window to appear.

As you can see, it all comes down to what you want to do; for example, if it's something just for your purposes, I'd just drag it to the startup folder.

In any case, lately I've been relying on solution # 4 as the fastest and easiest approach.