How to automate batch files when loading XP

[Ian Robinson]

Hi,

I have a batch file (used to autoexec.bat in earlier Wins) that cleans
temporary folders and gets rid of a couple of files that Paradox creates.

I've tried the run command in Win.ini - any other ideas ?

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[GTS]

There are a number of ways, but the simplest is to put the bat file (or a
shortcut to it) in the Start folder.

 

[Code-Curious Mom]

Emptying temp folders from autoexec.bat was a bad idea. It interferes with
the installation of new programs which use the temp folder upon reboot. But
I think I read once that doing it from the 'Startup' folder is ok.

 

[Jeremy Gillow]

If you don't want to go the Startup folder route, you can create a new
registry key that points to the file. Run regedit.exe and make a new String
Value key under

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run

that points to your batch file.

If you only want something to run one time you can put the key under
....CurrentVersion\RunOnce instead.

If you're not familar with editing the registry you should perform a
snapshot under System Restore so you can get back to a working copy.

Jeremy Gillow