Application That Will Load Files At Booting

Discussion in 'Software' started by MRKGW, Jul 25, 2026 at 7:26 PM.

  1. MRKGW

    MRKGW Private E-2

    Can anyone recommend some simple to use software that will load files and applications automatically when I boot my computer so I can start working without having to load them manually each and every time I boot my computer???
     
  2. plodr

    plodr MajorGeek Super Extraordinaire Moderator Staff Member

  3. MRKGW

    MRKGW Private E-2

    I 'm using Win-7 and tried Windows Startup but it won't everything I want and I can't add parameters after loading an application.
    Do you have any suggestions for a more sophisticated Startup application?
     
  4. DangitallRedux

    DangitallRedux Specialist

    In Windows 7, you should be able to script pretty much what you're describing. Do some research into this venerable computer skill, paying attention to wscript, cscript, VBS, and maybe even Powershell. In fact, with a little digging, you might be able to find a script already written, and all you would have to do is change a few variables.
     
  5. MRKGW

    MRKGW Private E-2

    I looked at your suggestions and appreciate your help, but I need a simple program to load with parameters some of my applications and files after booting. I'm not that computer savvy and was hoping to find a simple program that will guide me through what I need. I doubt that there is a already written script that will do what I want to do..
     
  6. DangitallRedux

    DangitallRedux Specialist

    I am unaware of a program that will do what you want. Scripting is not all that difficult to pick up, and will possibly do what you want.

    TANSTAAFL.
     
  7. plodr

    plodr MajorGeek Super Extraordinaire Moderator Staff Member

    Right click the program you want to run at startup and create a shortcut which you place on your desktop so you can find it easily.

    Click start, then All programs, and last scroll down to the Startup folder and open it by right clicking on it.

    Drag the shortcuts you created for programs that you want to startup when Windows boots into that startup folder.
     
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  8. DangitallRedux

    DangitallRedux Specialist

    Adding things to the startup folder is simple enough, but I get the idea that the OP wants to load specific files, perhaps a spreadsheet or a document.
     
  9. foogoo

    foogoo Major "foogoo" Geek

    Might help if you give more info, like you want to open an Excel sheet and a PDF... maybe we could help with the parameters.
    Don't know of any apps to do this off hand.
     
  10. xrobwx71

    xrobwx71 Private First Class

    You can also use Windows Task Scheduler.

    Opening Task Scheduler
    • Press the Windows Key, type Task Scheduler, and press Enter.
    • Alternatively, press Win + R, type taskschd.msc, and click OK.
    Creating a Startup Task
    1. Click Create Basic Task on the right-hand Actions panel.
    2. Type a clear Name and optional Description, then click Next.
    3. Choose your Trigger:
      • At startup: Runs the task as soon as Windows boots up (before signing in).
      • When I log on: Runs the task immediately after you sign into your user account.
    4. Click Next
    Setting the Program or File Action
    1. Select Start a program and click Next. Under Program/script, click Browse to find your application's .exe file or your specific file.
      • To open a specific file (like a document, script, or image): Browse and select the file, or put the application path in Program/script and type the full file path into the Add arguments (optional) box.
    2. Click Next, review your summary, and click Finish
     
  11. foogoo

    foogoo Major "foogoo" Geek

    Well, after sleeping on it, I came up with an old app called Rocket Launcher (or so I thought) it seems like a generic term, my GoogleFu can't find it, I thought it might be an old RJL program, but nope, but it did bear some fruit.

    https://www.karenware.com/powertools/ptoad
     

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