How do I minimize softwares to tray when starting windows?

[obsidian604]

I have two softwares that I need to minimize to system tray when startup.

However, one needs me to manually click on "minimize" and the other needs me to manually click on "close" to both minimize to the tray.

I tried modifying the shortcut to run "minimize" but it doesn't work.

any solutions? thanks!

 

[roboticarm]

This is generally controlled by the application itself. Try finding an option such as "Start minimised" somewhere in the settings/preferences of those two applications.

 

[obsidian604]

This is generally controlled by the application itself. Try finding an option such as "Start minimised" somewhere in the settings/preferences of those two applications.

thing is i can't find any settings for them.
they are just small softwares.

 

[roboticarm]

See if this helps anyway: Minimize to tray: 8 ways to minimize any program to system tray with Actual Window Minimizer - Articles - Actual Tools

 

[kbrady1979]

Find the shortcut or .exe of the program in question and right click > Properties > Shortcut Tab > Run: You should have a drop-down menu with Normal Window, Minimized, and Maximized > Choose Minimized > Apply/OK and close it. Give it a reboot and see if that worked.

 

[obsidian604]

See if this helps anyway: Minimize to tray: 8 ways to minimize any program to system tray with Actual Window Minimizer - Articles - Actual Tools

Thanks!
this is a nice little software!

 

[roboticarm]

See if this helps anyway: Minimize to tray: 8 ways to minimize any program to system tray with Actual Window Minimizer - Articles - Actual Tools

Thanks!
this is a nice little software!

You're most welcome.

 

[Alexander Moore]

If you'd also like to reduce the number of programs that are running at startup (reducing start-up speed) you can do the following.

1. Open the start menu.

2. Type "msconfig" in the search bar.

3. Use the first (and probably only) result.

4. Go to the Statup tab.

5. Uncheck programs you don't want running at startup

6. Apply

I personally do it for just about everything but the essentials. I'll open the programs myself when I want to use them, so I don't need anything to run at startup besides the essentials. Much shorter startup time and keeps unnecessary load off.

Just a bonus tip

 

[Britton30]

See if this helps anyway: Minimize to tray: 8 ways to minimize any program to system tray with Actual Window Minimizer - Articles - Actual Tools

Only a 14 day trial, $20 to buy though.

 

[roboticarm]

See if this helps anyway: Minimize to tray: 8 ways to minimize any program to system tray with Actual Window Minimizer - Articles - Actual Tools

Only a 14 day trial, $20 to buy though.

Hehe. As far as it seems the only option unless someone comes up with some magical registry tweak!

 

[UsernameIssues]

I have two softwares...

Do you have a link to these two pieces of software?

 

[obsidian604]

I have two softwares...

Do you have a link to these two pieces of software?

one is called fix mouse that I use to fix logitech mouse double clicking problems. (see attachment)

the other is hardware analysis software.

 

[UsernameIssues]

These lines of code should start and minimize that little tool:

Run("C:\FixMouseLMB.exe")
WinWait("Mouse fix is working...", "Double clicks fixed")
WinSetState("Mouse fix is working...", "", @SW_MINIMIZE)

You can change the path to the FixMouseLMB.exe file as needed.

If you want to try this:
install AutoIt3
create a text file on your desktop
paste in the code above (modify the path as desired)
rename the file extension from txt to au3
(you may need this http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/10570-file-extensions-hide-show.html)

Exit the FixMouseLMB if it is currently running.
Double click on the text file.
It should start the app, wait for the window, minimize the window.

If it works for you:
cut the text file from the desktop
paste it into the all users startup folder

If it does not work for you, let me know, there are a few more lines of code that can be added to slow it down and maybe make it work for you.

The other app can probably be handled the same way. The code for that app can be added below the code above.

 

[obsidian604]

These lines of code should start and minimize that little tool:

Run("C:\FixMouseLMB.exe")
WinWait("Mouse fix is working...", "Double clicks fixed")
WinSetState("Mouse fix is working...", "", @SW_MINIMIZE)

You can change the path to the FixMouseLMB.exe file as needed.

If you want to try this:
install AutoIt3
create a text file on your desktop
paste in the code above (modify the path as desired)
rename the file extension from txt to au3
(you may need this http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/10570-file-extensions-hide-show.html)

Exit the FixMouseLMB if it is currently running.
Double click on the text file.
It should start the app, wait for the window, minimize the window.

If it works for you:
cut the text file from the desktop
paste it into the all users startup folder

If it does not work for you, let me know, there are a few more lines of code that can be added to slow it down and maybe make it work for you.

The other app can probably be handled the same way. The code for that app can be added below the code above.

Thanks for the excellent tip.
I tried as instructed, however, the app only minimized to the "taskbar" , instead of the system tray (notification area) as intended.

 

[UsernameIssues]

Glad that you got it working.

Here is what I see with the original code,



If you end up doing much scripting, then you should install the editor from that same download page.

 

[obsidian604]

actually it doesn't when I put the au3 file into the "startup" list for initial bootup.....

 

[obsidian604]

Glad that you got it working.

Here is what I see with the original code,



If you end up doing much scripting, then you should install the editor from that same download page.

wow. your computer automatically minimize it! smart!
my windows 7 basic is not as smart to do that. the app just sits on the desktop and I need to click on "minimize (-) " everytime to put it to tray.

 

[Sarris]

I start a bunch of programs with the task scheduler. I gives you all the options you need.

In fact, I remove autostart from big programs that are not needed at OS startup, and I delay, minimize, etc. them through the task scheduler.

Good luck.

Sarris

 

[UsernameIssues]

You can try this code:

Opt("TrayIconDebug", 1)

Run("C:\FixMouseLMB.exe")
WinWait("Mouse fix", "Double clicks fixed", 100)

For $i = 0 To 100
    WinSetState("Mouse fix", "Double clicks fixed", @SW_MINIMIZE)
    Sleep(100)
    If Not WinExists("Mouse fix", "Double clicks fixed") Then ExitLoop
Next

It really should work from the start up folder, but when the computer is busy doing other start up tasks, the Mouse fix app is not ready to be minimized yet. Even with the code above, you may see the window appear, minimize and then reappear. Let me know if it does not work during a restart. There are a few other things that we can try... like a delayed start,



If you hide the window - does it show in the notification area? It does not show for me.