Start program with a Scheduled Task on startup with C#?

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I must make a new Scheduled Task to start an application on windows startup.
Just like placing it in the "Startup" folder...
But I need to create, enable and disable this task in C#.
How do I do this?

possible duplicate of [How do I set a program to launch at startup.](http://stackoverflow.com/questions/674628/how-do-i-set-a-program-to-launch-at-startup) — Fosco, Jun 24 '11 at 16:49
NOT the same thing. I need not to place it in the startup folder, put it in a registry or make it a Windows Service. I need a task. — Vercas, Jun 24 '11 at 16:50

score 2 · Accepted Answer · answered Jun 24 '11 at 16:51

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There is a Task Scheduler library available on codeproject.com that might do what you need: http://www.codeproject.com/KB/cs/tsnewlib.aspx

Its an older library that may or may not work with newer versions of windows. At the very least, it should point you in the right direction.

answered Jun 24 '11 at 16:51

Kyle Trauberman

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That seems to be just what I need! – Vercas Jun 24 '11 at 17:09

score 1 · Answer 2 · answered Jun 24 '11 at 17:04

I would recommend doing this as a windows service. It gives you the most control over the life cycle of a task like this. Here is a detailed tutorial. There is also a great wizard in Visual Studio to get you going in a few minutes.

I usually like to create a debug service using the sc tool (see tutorial) that points directly to your debug object as a means of easy debugging.

Start program with a Scheduled Task on startup with C#?

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