Computer and Software Support


Set program to run when windows logs in

If you have a program that you want to open when you log into windows, follow these steps For these procedures, I am going to tell you how to put Solitaire in the startup so it will start when I log in. Substitute your program for the Solitaire (Click the hyperlink for assistance with that step)

  1. Click Start
  2. Click All Programs
  3. Point to Games so it shows the list of programs under Games
  4. Point to Solitaire
  5. Click and hold the left mouse button on Solitaire
  6. Drag it to the Startup folder
  7. Hold Solitaire till the Startup folder opens
  8. Drag Solitaire to the list of programs in that group
  9. Release the mouse button

Now Solitaire will start when you log into Windows. If you want to remove an item from the startup, do the following

  1. Click Start
  2. Click All Programs
  3. Point to Startup
  4. When Startup folder opens, point to the program you want to remove
  5. Right-click the program
  6. Click Delete
   
  1. Click Yes