How can I get custom applications to start with Windows?

Task manager or place it in the startup folder

@mrlaconic, Task Scheduler, correct?

Yeah thats what I meant :p

Thanks!

You can start programs through the registry, the startup folder, or via a logon script depending on what you’re trying to do. Dropping a shortcut to an executable or a URL into the startup folder is the easiest way to do this, but keep in mind that it’s processed last. If you want to start it through the registry, add an entry to

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run. You can take a look at the keys that are already in there to get a feel for the syntax. You must supply a full path name.

Using a logon script is the most complicated way to do it; you can just Google it for examples. I’d have to know what you’re trying to do to know if it’s the right option for you. The advantage of a logon script is that it will be processed before control of the machine is given over to the user. This can also be a disadvantage if you’re the user.

I would get the Autoruns application to look at all of the things that start up automatically with Windows. It’s informative, and an eye-opener for most people.