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# Run a script or send a file policy
**Overview**
The "Run Script" feature allows you to execute PowerShell or batch scripts on managed devices without initiating a remote session. You can choose to run these scripts in the background (as a Service Account) or interactively (as the Current User). This is ideal for tasks like clearing caches, mapping drives, or gathering custom system data.
#### **Step-by-Step Guide**
**1. Navigate to Device Actions**
Select the target computer(s) for the script.
* From the main menu, go to Devices > Computers (1).
* Select the checkbox (3) next to the specific computer (e.g., `WIN-OEA8...`).
* Click the Actions button (1) at the top of the list.
* Hover over Scripts & Files (2) and select Run Script (3).
**2. Configure Script Execution**
In the "Run Script" window, define *what* to run and *how* to run it.
* Deployment Name: Give the task a clear name (e.g., `Run Ping Script`).
* Select Script: Choose a pre-uploaded script from the dropdown menu (e.g., `ping`).
* Execution Context: Choose the permission level:
* Service Account: Runs in the background with system privileges (invisible to the user).
* Current User: Runs only when a user is logged in, using their specific permissions.
* Schedule & Reporting: Set a Start Time if you want it to run later, and enter an email address in Send Report To to receive a confirmation when the script finishes.
* Click Submit to execute.
**3. Navigate to Device Actions**
Select the target computer(s) for the script.
* From the main menu, go to Devices > Computers (1).
* Select the checkbox (3) next to the specific computer (e.g., `WIN-OEA8...`).
* Click the Actions button (1) at the top of the list.
* Hover over Scripts & Files (2) and select Send File (3).
**4. Configure File Transfer**
In the "Send File" window, upload your file and choose its destination.
* Policy Name: Name the transfer task (e.g., `Send the BoolDesk Logo`).
* File Source: Click Attach a file to upload the item you want to send (e.g., `booldesk-logo.png`).
* Destination: Select a predefined location like User Desktop (which puts it on the visible desktop of the logged-in user) or specify a custom path.
* Schedule: Like scripts, you can schedule this for a specific time (e.g., `January 20th, 2026`).
* Click Submit to transfer the file.