Computer and Software Support


How to automatically start a program when windows starts

If you want a program to start when windows starts, follow these steps

  1. Access Documents and Settings (this will open in a separate window)
  2. Double-click your username
   
  1. Double-click Start Menu
   
  1. Double-click Programs
   
  1. Double-click Startup
   
  1. Right-click a blank space in the window
  2. Select New
   
  1. Select Shortcut (a dialog box will appear)
   
  1. Click Browse
   
  1. Select the program you want to start when windows starts
  2. Click OK
   
  1. Click Next
   
  1. Click Finish
   

 

If you want to stop a program from starting when windows starts, do the following

  1. Access Documents and Settings (this will open in a separate window)
  2. Double-click your username
   
  1. Double-click Start Menu
   
  1. Double-click Programs
   
  1. Double-click Startup
   
  1. Highlight the program you want to stop from starting when when windows starts
  2. Press the Delete key on the keyboard
  1. Say Yes to any prompts