How to run "startup" program in back ground (minimized_).


  1. Posts : 7
    Windows 7 Ultimate
       #1

    How to run "startup" program in back ground (minimized_).


    Hi,

    Following one of Brink's guide I managed to get the program to start with windows (was not an option on install) but I also want it to run minimized.

    Easy as this might sound and probably is, I'm struggling to find any help online.
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  2. Posts : 71,977
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
       #2

    Hello zambeezi,

    Please post back with what program this is for, and what you used to get it to run at startup. This will better help us to provide a solution. :)
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  3. Posts : 7
    Windows 7 Ultimate
    Thread Starter
       #3

    I used this guide - Startup Programs - Change

    I'm trying to get Sickbeard to run minimized.
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  4. Posts : 6,285
    Windows 10 Pro X64
       #4

    Right click on the executable and select Properties. In the Run drop down, select Minimized.

    Shortcut - Open Normal window, Minimized, or Maximized
    Last edited by Brink; 01 Feb 2013 at 11:52. Reason: added tutorial link for more info
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  5. Posts : 7
    Windows 7 Ultimate
    Thread Starter
       #5

    Hi, Ztrucker. Thanks for the info, I've actually done that before and decided to ask here because that did not work. I right-clicked the shortcut in the Startup folder and set that to run minimized but the actual executable does not have the option to run minimized...
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  6. Posts : 71,977
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
       #6

    Hello Zambeezi,

    Does it work for you now using a shortcut in the Startup folder?

    This can only be done with a shortcut, and it only works when using that specific shortcut that this was applied to.

    Shortcut - Open Normal window, Minimized, or Maximized
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  7. Posts : 7
    Windows 7 Ultimate
    Thread Starter
       #7

    Hi Brink, yes it's all working now. I think it was an operator's error... The program was set to launch my Internet browser. I unticked that and now it launches at Startup and runs minimized.

    Thank you Brink and Ztrucker for you help and patience.
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  8. Posts : 71,977
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
       #8

    Great news. Glad we could help. :)
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