How to launch an application at startup

Question

Hello... I need urgently to solve this problem and even when I have tried a lot of things, this is still not working.

I have a Windows application that should be run automatically when system started.

I tried by using Startup folder and schedule task, but it did not work any of them.

For task manager, this is the configuration:

If I run the task from Task scheduler by right clicking on the task and select "Run", it works perfectly, so, the application is launched.

But when I reboot the PC, task is not run.

2 things to be noted:

• Application requires administrator priviledges, however, that should not be the problem, since I have other PC where this works.
• User does not have to sign in. He is signed in automatically.

How can I solve this, please? any workaround I can do? This is Windows 10 Home 64 bits.

Thanks

Jaime

Answer 1

Hi Jaime,

Thanks for your post. Please refer the official article for the startup steps.

the Start  button and scroll to find the app you want to run at startup.

1. Right-click the app, select More, and then select Open file location. This opens the location where the shortcut to the app is saved. If there isn't an option for Open file location, it means the app can't run at startup.
2. With the file location open, press the Windows logo key  + R, type shell:startup, then select OK. This opens the Startup folder.
3. Copy and paste the shortcut to the app from the file location to the Startup folder.

Reference: Add an app to run automatically at startup in Windows 10 - Microsoft Support

If the starup apps don’t lanch, you can troubleshoot by the following ways.How to Fix Windows 10 Programs When They Fail to Launch at Startup (makeuseof.com)

Note: This is a non-Microsoft website. The page appears to be providing accurate, safe information. Watch out for ads on the site that may advertise products frequently classified as a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Products). Thoroughly research any product advertised on the site before you decide to download and install it. Hope this helps.

Best Regards,

Ian Xue

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