Running Batch File in background when windows boots up

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How do I run a batch file each time windows boots up also I need to run it in the back ground(without that command window getting displayed)? I use Windows Xp. My actuall requirement is I want to start the Tracd server using the command line commands whenever Windows boots up.

score 33 · Accepted Answer · edited Dec 22 '11 at 21:56

Add your program in the registry:

Run - These are the most common startup locations for programs to install auto start from. By default these keys are not executed in Safe mode. If you prefix the value of these keys with an asterisk, *, is will run in Safe Mode. Registry Keys:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run registry key
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run registry key

Then you can launch your batch in an invisible mode:

wscript.exe "C:\yourpath\invis.vbs" "your_file.bat"

In invis.vbs put...

CreateObject("Wscript.Shell").Run """" & WScript.Arguments(0) & """", 0, False

score 13 · Answer 2 · edited Dec 22 '11 at 21:56

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Two other startup posibilties:

you could always add the bat file to the startup folder,
or start it as a Scheduled task setting to run on logon.

edited Dec 22 '11 at 21:56

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answered Nov 14 '08 at 09:27

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I want to run it without the command window gettng popped up. – Manoj Nov 14 '08 at 09:46

score 5 · Answer 3 · edited Dec 22 '11 at 21:57

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You can make an application run as a service.

Check this article for details:

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answered Nov 14 '08 at 08:31

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score 3 · Answer 4 · answered Nov 14 '08 at 08:34

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You can use autoexnt for this. It was original designed for windows NT, but is still working in newer versions of windows.

You have to download the Windows 2003 Resource Kit to get it.

answered Nov 14 '08 at 08:34

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I was thinking windows resource kit would not work on Windows Xp. But it seems it installs on XP too!.. Thanks. – Manoj Nov 14 '08 at 09:47
WOW! your answer is best as i think, as other answers are related after windows log in. – T.Todua Feb 18 '14 at 14:14

score 1 · Answer 5 · answered Jul 10 '10 at 07:19

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There's also hstart, a third party program that's worked well for my needs. It's maintained too. The last version was released on July 7, 2010.

answered Jul 10 '10 at 07:19

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Thanks for suggesting this tool, just bought a license :) – Bluscream Mar 03 '18 at 06:51

Running Batch File in background when windows boots up

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