Write A Batch File To Start a particular Program at each Startup

Every time I startup my computer it is usually so I can start the same program, which in my case is FrontPage. I update my webpage everyday so I decided to create a batch file to start this program automatically at startup so it is always ready for me to use.

Open notepad. It is located at Start Menu>All Programs>Accessories>Notepad (Windows XP)
Then type start frontpg.exe
Choose File from the menu above. Then choose Save As
Navigate to save on the desktop and type the file name in with .bat filename extension. I have called mine startup.bat

When you are finished making the file it will look like this:

.bat file

Now you can double click on it on the desktop to test if it opens FrontPage.

Now If you want to automatically start this batch file when you startup, follow these steps:

Right click on the Start Menu in the bottom left corner. Choose open

Open the Programs folder, then The Startup Folder.
Copy your file from the desktop and paste it in the Startup folder.
Now when you start your computer, your program will automatically start for you.

Some variations of the simple batch file

Try some of these batch files:

Example one

start /min frontpg.exe

start /min iexplorer.exe

start /min notepad.exe

This will start FrontPage, Internet Explorer, and notepad.

Example Two

start /min iexplorer.exe http://www.tips4pc.com

This will start Internet Explorer and start the Tips4pc.com website.

Example three

start /min \\10.0.0.1

This will take you to a network computer. You need to replace the IP address with the address of the computer you want to connect to. You can also put a server name or computer name as long as it is on the network. Here' how to find your IP address on your computer.

Here's the one I use

start /min frontpg.exe
start /min \\10.0.0.1
start /min iexplore.exe http://www.tips4pc.com
start /min msimn.exe

NOTES:

/min = When the program opens it is minimized in the task bar
/max = When the program opens it will be maximized and open on your screen Also writing nothing does the same thing.
winword.exe Microsoft words .exe filename.
msimn.exe Opens Outlook Express.
Leave your batch file on your desktop You can just press on it yourself to start all your programs. It starts them so quick!!! I would rather do it this way. It is even quicker than pressing on the icon on the desktop...Don't ask me why.
You can also drop a shortcut to a program into the startup folder and it should do the same thing.. Give it a try

Recent Articles

DVD Shrink How to backup a DVD movie UPDATED
Free Software Here is a list of the best POPULAR
FrontPage Shortcut Keys
Backup Windows Live Keep your emotions and settings to re-install NEW TODAY
Genuine Windows = Download FREE software From the Microsoft Website NEW TODAY

Browse Tips4pc.com for more articles

About the Author

Mitz Pantic wrote this article and others for http://www.tips4pc.com Browse Tips4pc.com for more articles that are written in an easy to understand interface and FREE computer help.

You can also visit her Australian Ebay store Fantastic Bits 24_7.

This article is free to re-produce providing that the author's bio is included and the website links are still clickable...

I press the power button on my computer, let it all load and start working.. How easy is that?

Get Tips4pc monthly newsletter! 559 members so far!