how do i add a program in win xp so that it starts/runs automatically when windows starts?

Answer 1

i just have one user, so it doesn't ask me which user i want to access. You can find user accounts in the control panel

Answer 2

The Windows Start Up folder can also be considered an automatic launch folder. This means that any programs and applications that are added to the Start Up folder will be automatically launched during the boot-up process. And the more programs and applications that are added to this Start Up folder the longer it will take for your computer to boot-up.

Begin by first clicking on the Start Button.

Then click on the Control Panel icon located in the right column of the Start Menu.

Now click on the Taskbar and Start Menu icon to display its Properties Window.

If your Start Menu is set to the Classic View, then begin by clicking on the Start Button.

Then click on Settings, then click on the Taskbar and Start Menu icon to display its Properties.

Now, click on the Start Menu Tab at the top of the screen.

Then Click on Customize button at the bottom right side of the screen.

Now Click on the Advanced button on the right hand side of the screen.

Windows XP will take you to the C:\Windows\Start Menu folder through Windows Explorer.

Now paste the shortcuts you want to start automatically.

Then close the Windows Explorer Window and all open Taskbar Properties Windows.

And Reboot your Computer to initiate your changes.

Answer 3

Create a short-cut to the item you want to run, then place it in:

C:\Documents and Settings\\Start Menu\Programs\Startup

If you want it to run for all users, use "All Users" as the user id.

Answer 4

Start/all programmes/start up - right click on the chosen programme's icon and drag it there

Answer 5

Put it in the start menu, from msconfig