Hi guys, I have been trying to add a .exe file to my Startup files. But for some reason the file does not run at the start up. Take a look at the screenshot to see the setup. The paths which I did use are: C:\Users\Dyon\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup Is there another way to add files to the Windows 8.1 Startup files? I have done some research on Google but did not find anything. I have also tried adding a key to the register which did not work either. For the registery I have used both using the direct .exe and the .lnk file.
I just drop the shortcuts in the following folder: C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup And it works perfectly for me. No issues. Works for any program I want to start when Windows boots. I'm wondering if it may be more of a problem to do with your StartIsGone program, because any other programs seem to work fine.
Thanks for your reply. I think I just found out the problem by taking a better look in the C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startut, I placed the original .exe file in C:\Windows\System32\ but, for some reason Windows does not allow that. I have now placed it in my downloads folder and it works fine now
That's correct, part of the UAC (User Annoyance Control) system. Actually the c:\windows\system32 thing is fair enough.
You can use windows task scheduler. Create a task, in triggers tab, select new, begin the task: at logon In actions tab, select the executable you want to run.