Windows 7: Startup Programs - Change

Brink · 06 Jan 2009

How to Change, Add, or Remove Startup Programs in Windows 7

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Last edited by Brink; 11 Apr 2013 at 01:28 AM..

Brink · 12 Jul 2009

Hello Sope,

I would see if creating a shortcut, then set it to open minimized. Next, use the path to the shortcut in Task Scheduler instead.

Hope this helps,
Shawn

Sope · 12 Jul 2009

Wow, that was a quick reply, thanks Brink! I'd just added an update to my post though :-

Quote: Originally Posted by Sope

UPDATE: After taking another look at Speedfan's settings I found the option to force it to always start minimized - sorry for being a dope!

Sorry for wasting your time although your answer may well be useful with a program that doesn't have the "start minimized" feature built in.

Cheers.

Brink · 12 Jul 2009

You're weclome Sope. I'm happy to hear that you got it sorted.

Falchion · 21 Jul 2009

Thanks, I needed this one!

Brink · 21 Jul 2009

You're welcome Falchion.

Static · 31 Jul 2009

Quote: Originally Posted by Sope

I've also followed this advice and have Speedfan opening successfully on startup, but there's still a problem - I would like it to open in a minimized state. I know this can be done by customizing a shortcut but I can't see a way to achieve this using the Task Scheduler.

Any advice appreciated.

UPDATE: After taking another look at Speedfan's settings I found the option to force it to always start minimized - sorry for being a dope!

Hi. I've got the same problem as Sope. But thru Windows live mail. Which doesn't have the option of always starting minimized.

I have it thru option 1 (Startup folder) opening at startup. and I have it in vista compatibility mode so that I can minimize it to the system tray.

I want it to start minimized to the system tray when i turn on my computer. Can anyone help with this?

Brink · 31 Jul 2009

Hello Static,

See if also right clicking on the WLM shortcut in the Startup folder and clicking on Properties, Shortcut tab, then select Minimized in the drop down menu to the right of Run will allow WLM start minimized for you.

Hope this helps,
Shawn

Static · 01 Aug 2009

Youre the man Alienface. Thanks

Brink · 01 Aug 2009

You're welcome Static.

kevin21388 · 28 Aug 2009

Brink, when I google my questions, you always have the top answer and your always right, even with vista questions. I'm glad I found your windows 7 site. You are awesome man.

Thanks,
Kevin

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