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--- esxi:windows_server [2020/07/12 10:21]
derek
+++ esxi:windows_server [2024/09/22 19:51] (current)
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     * Run iTunes and verify it is using the wanted library
     * Account > Sign in
-    * Open Task Scheduler and add an entry to start iTunes at log on, delayed by 30 seconds
+    * Open Task Scheduler and import the [[https://github.com/Archer4499/Configs/blob/master/Server/Windows/Daily%20restart%20iTunes.xml|Daily restart iTunes.xml]] file; which mainly does the following things:
+      * Triggers:
+        * At log on, delayed by 30 seconds
+        * Daily at 12:01PM, delayed up to 30 mins
+      * 3 Start a program actions in this order:
+        * ''taskkill /im itunes.exe'' (Gracefully shuts iTunes down as long as it's not syncing or a dialog box is up)
+        * ''timeout /t 20 /nobreak'' (Waits 20 seconds to make sure it shutdown properly)
+        * ''C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.exe''
+      * Conditions:
+        * Start the task only if idle for 5 mins
+        * Start only if any network connection is available
   * Setup WiFi sync:
     * Connect an iPhone via USB to the server
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   * Install and set up [[esxi:backup_server|Veeam backup]]
+  * Shutdown the VM
+  * In ESXI try disabling the ''Lock the guest operating system when the last remote user disconnects'' option for this VM, if this doesn't work try:
+  * ''ESXI'' > ''Storage'' > ''Datastore Browser'':
+    * Navigate to this VM
+    * Download the ''.vmx'' file
+    * Edit the file to change ''tools.guest.desktop.autolock = "TRUE"'' to ''= "FALSE"''
+    * Upload the file back to the datastore
+  * Start the VM
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