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    Make a program run at XP boot?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Greg, Mar 5, 2008.

  1. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    So there is a particular program of mine that I'd love to have installed as a 'Windows service' on my desktop. I just don't know how to get it to work...

    Any help?
     
    Greg, Mar 5, 2008
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    Can't you drag it into your Startup folder? In the Start menu? Right-click the start menu, Open, go to the Startup folder, and drag it in there.

    Or do you mean something else?
     
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  3. Greg

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    I mean before I even log in for the first time...
     
    Greg, Mar 5, 2008
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    Why is that important, Greg? Is the app a security program or the like?
     
    bmwrob, Mar 5, 2008
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    swarmer, Mar 5, 2008
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  6. Greg

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    Networking app of mine.

    @swarmer: I completely forgot about that tool...thanks!
     
    Greg, Mar 5, 2008
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    Have you tried using Task Scheduler > Create a basic task

    and making it run at login.

    This worked for me to bypass the driver check for rmclock x64
     
    flipfire, Mar 5, 2008
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  8. Greg

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    I haven't tried anything yet because I'm trying to finalize my settings with the program and test it.

    The only problem with running at first log in is that I'd like to just turn the PC on and know that it is there, so my laptop can use it (program on desktop) from far far away. Some days I have to leave for work/class/project and don't have more than a few seconds of time to just hit the PC power button.
     
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    Not sure about xp but you can set it at startup for vista on task scheduler
     
    flipfire, Mar 5, 2008
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