Starting a python file when a computer starts

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I am trying to run a python file when my Windows 10 computer starts up. I've already coded the file. It asks for a password and if its incorrect, it shutdown the computer. If the password is correct, it ends the file and lets the user to continue.

I've looked around but all i can see is how to do it with batch files or solutions to do it when a user logged in, im the only one that uses my machine and there is only 1 user

I've heard something about searching for a 'startup' folder but cant find it. Any ideas?

P.s if you know how to get to the start up folder that could help as well

out of record.. Im curious, why You want to check Yourself ? :) — Kuba Do, Aug 22 '19 at 13:33
Take a look at https://stackoverflow.com/questions/4438020/how-to-start-a-python-file-while-windows-starts — Stefan Falk, Aug 22 '19 at 13:37

Nouman · Accepted Answer · 2019-08-22T16:41:08.510

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Place your python file in the Startup folder. The folder is located at

C:\Users\<user-name>\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup

Make sure you have enabled Show hidden files. The AppData folder is a hidden folder so you won't find it if you don't enable it.

edited Aug 22 '19 at 16:41

answered Aug 22 '19 at 13:32

Nouman

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Its running it when i login instead of when my computer starts – Jo-Tech Games Aug 22 '19 at 13:57
@Jo-TechGames This is the only way. You cannot open a file as long as the user is not logged in. – Nouman Aug 22 '19 at 13:58
Is there no way to put it in the boot loader? – Jo-Tech Games Aug 22 '19 at 13:59
@Jo-TechGames The only way to run a python file is to be logged in on the platform – Nouman Aug 22 '19 at 14:00
What if i make a bat? – Jo-Tech Games Aug 22 '19 at 14:01
@Jo-TechGames There is no way to run or open anything when the user is not logged in (in short you cannot open any file when the user has to login to unlock the windows) – Nouman Aug 22 '19 at 14:03

Starting a python file when a computer starts

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