windows startup folder issue

[biddy67]

I have a program that I would like to start every time I boot. I
placed the program in the startup folder and it is working.
Unfortunately, this program requires a small instruction file that is
not executable, so I get an "error could not execute" type of window
that stops the boot up process and requires me to intercede. Is there
any way around this?

 

[Big_Al]

(e-mail address removed) said this on 1/12/2009 10:00 AM:

I have a program that I would like to start every time I boot. I
placed the program in the startup folder and it is working.
Unfortunately, this program requires a small instruction file that is
not executable, so I get an "error could not execute" type of window
that stops the boot up process and requires me to intercede. Is there
any way around this?

How do you start it normally. If you click an Icon, then drag that
icon into the startup and copy there.
If you do start-> run and type something, then make a shortcut in the
startup and put that command line in the startup.

If its more complex like you have to load program a then program b, you
could try adding them in sequence into the start menu.
I would maybe make a .bat batch file and put the executes in there with
maybe a sleep command in between them to delay #2 program for a few to
give #1 time to start.

Give more details like how and what you're doing if no one gives you
better replies.

 

[Leonard Grey]

You do not place the program into the Startup folder. You place a
shortcut to the executable that starts the program.

 

[biddy67]

Great tips! Made a shortcut, placed it in the Startup folder and now
it works fine. Thanks.