How to run the programs at stratup using Registries ?

This is a simple trick which allows a program to get executed when the user logs onto the computer. It can be set to run minimized and there is no trace of the executable in the Startup folder on the Start Menu nor in the Documents and Settings folder accessible via Windows Explorer.

 

 

1. Click Start, click Run, and type regedit to run Registry Editor. Navigate to 

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft \Windows\CurrentVersion\Run

 

2. Modify/Create the Value Data Type(s) and Value Name(s) as given below:

Data Type: REG_SZ [String Value]
Value Name: [Enter the Name of Program Executable]
Value Data: [Enter the Path to the Program Executable]

3. Exit Registry and Reboot.

This will make your desired programs to start at startup.

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