1. You are viewing our forum as a guest. For full access please Register. WindowsBBS.com is completely free, paid for by advertisers and donations.

Automatic Startup of Programs

Discussion in 'Windows XP' started by cgm707, 2008/02/04.

  1. 2008/02/04
    cgm707

    cgm707 Inactive Thread Starter

    Joined:
    2008/02/04
    Messages:
    2
    Likes Received:
    0
    I tried putting the Firefox application file under Startup in Windows Explorer, but the program still does not start automatically when I start Windows or turn my computer on. How do I do this?

    Thanks for any help.
     
    cgm707,
    #1
  2. 2008/02/04
    Falcon1986

    Falcon1986 Inactive

    Joined:
    2008/02/03
    Messages:
    11
    Likes Received:
    0
    The first thing that comes to mind is for you to set up a Scheduled Task to launch Firefox every time you log in or the PC starts up.

    Go to the Control Panel > Scheduled Task and double-click on Add Scheduled Task. Follow the wizard and choose "Mozilla Firefox" as the program you wish to run.
     
    Falcon1986,
    #2


  3. to hide this advert.

  4. 2008/02/05
    PeteC

    PeteC SuperGeek Staff

    Joined:
    2002/05/10
    Messages:
    28,896
    Likes Received:
    389
    cgm707 - Welcome to the Board :)

    Did you add firefox to the startup this way.... ?

    Right click Taskbar > Properties > Start Menu > Classic Start Menu > Customise > Add > Browse to firefox.exe > OK > Next > Highlight Startup folder > Type Firefox > Finish

    Alternatively use CodeStuff Starter - an excellent program for identifying and controlling Startup items and select 'New' from the icon menu.
     
    PeteC,
    #3
  5. 2008/02/05
    cgm707

    cgm707 Inactive Thread Starter

    Joined:
    2008/02/04
    Messages:
    2
    Likes Received:
    0
    Thanks, finally got it to work. I didn't realize that I had to create a shortcut, I thought copying and pasting the icon was the same as creating a shortcut.

    Tried the Starter program, but keep getting a message that the handle is invalid.

    Chip

     
    cgm707,
    #4

Share This Page

  1. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
    By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
    Accept Learn More...