Automaticly Run On Startup


  1. Posts : 45
    Windows Home Premiun, 64 bit
       #1

    Automaticly Run On Startup


    I have some .ahk files (AutoHotKey files). How do I get them to automatically run when I start the computer ?

    p.s. I've found about half a dozen answers on line. None of them work.
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  2. Posts : 5,656
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1
       #2

    Would this help? https://www.sevenforums.com/general-d...ml#post3081719

    Not sure if you can start ahk files though, maybe you have to compile the exe?
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  3. Posts : 10,485
    W7 Pro SP1 64bit
       #3

    tommakawao said:
    I have some .ahk files (AutoHotKey files). How do I get them to automatically run when I start the computer ?

    p.s. I've found about half a dozen answers on line. None of them work.
    We need more info from you:

    1) did you install ahk or are you using the portable version?

    2) what version of ahk do you have?

    3) are you wanting your script to start before any user logs on?

    4) does your script request admin rights


    GokAy said:
    Would this help? https://www.sevenforums.com/general-d...ml#post3081719

    Not sure if you can start ahk files though, maybe you have to compile the exe?
    You can put the ahk file directly into the startup folder without compiling.
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  4. Posts : 45
    Windows Home Premiun, 64 bit
    Thread Starter
       #4

    Auto Hot Key on Startup.


    Thanks a lot for the suggestions. In the meantime I stumbled across a clumsy solution that actually works. First I make the hot key string and 'save as' to a file I have named AutoHotKey,still with the .ahk extension. Then I go to that file, right click, and tell it to Run the script. Next, I right click it again and tell it to create a short cut, which I move it to the desktop. Then I go to the Start menu and scroll up to 'Startup'. I open this file and drag the shortcuts into it. Sure it's cumbersome, but hey, it works. Again thanks for the input.
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  5. Posts : 66
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1
       #5

    The guide above is actually explaining the same thing.I have two scripts with tons of features and I autostart them by placing a shortcut in the Startup folder
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