How to get a program to start upon startup--Windows Vista?

Question

Hey, I'm trying to get LogMeIn to start when I sign-in to my computer. I want it so it automatically runs the program and signs me on, but I don't want it to pop-up on screen. Is this at all possible? Also, I don't want it to show in the bottom right corner of the taskbar (where all the little icons are). That last part isn't necessary, but it would be ideal. I appreciate all answers :)
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Answer 1

If you sacrifice the tray / notification icon, you can start any program from the Task Scheduler.



The start time can be scheduled at boot up, or at log in... as you require.



If you want to keep the tray / notification icon, I would suggest looking into using a Macro programming language like AutoIt or Auto-Hotkey and scripting the sign in and minimise process.



You can then just put the script in your All Programs -> Startup group on the start menu. (other options are available too, but more complex)



The "macro" may be better target for Task Scheduler too... if LogMeIn really requires user interaction to actually perform the login. ;)

Answer 2

There should be a Startup folder inside your start menu. Place the application shortcut inside of there. Right click the shortcut and click Properties. There should be a "Run" option. Change that to Minimized.

If there is no Startup Folder...

Go to C:\Users\YouUserName\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs then create a folder named "Startup".

If there is no Run area...

Right click the shortcut inside the Startup folder and click Properties. In the Target box with the C:\... stuff. at the BEGINING ADD: "start /b /min " make sure there is a space between the min and the directory.

Some applications have options built into them to allow them to minimize into the taskbar and what not. Programs like Skype have this feature.

Answer 3

Well based on my experience on windows I'd say that you press the windows button + r or just search for run in your start menu once the box opens type in : msconfig, then choose the start up tab and check the program you want to launch at start up. If the program wasn't in the list that means it's not programed to run at start up(that sometimes happens if they want you to register and buy the program you're running).I don't think what you requested (the detailed start up) would work on windows but good luck finding a way to do it. :)

Answer 4

good-click on the annoying (and unsightly) icon interior the equipment tray, elect “Run blocked software” and then “equipment Configuration application” After the UAC on the spot, you’ll see this communication message. examine the field for “Don’t prepare this message or annoy me lower back while abode windows starts off”. Now you shouldn’t get those messages anymore.

Answer 5

No, what you ask for is not possible. But the program can start on boot, it's a setting.