How do I get programs to start at startup? 1

[GwydionM]

On Windows XP and earlier systems, I could get programs to start whenever I started the machine, by putting them into a 'startup' menu within the start menu.

For Windows 7, this does not exist, or at least I cannot find it. I also cannot find any replacement function: Windows Help on Startup does not mention it.

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An old man who lives in the UK

 

[ChrisHirst]

Right click on "All Programs" select "Open All Users" and scroll down to "Startup"

Create a shortcut there.

Chris.

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[ChrisHirst]

OR you could open regedit, navigate to

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run

and add a new string key that holds the path to the application.


Chris.

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[ChrisHirst]

Oh! By the way

If you are unsure what regedit is ....







... It would be best to leave that one well alone

Chris.

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[GwydionM]

THanks. Did it the standard way.

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An old man who lives in the UK