{"id":6240,"date":"2020-06-23T14:30:39","date_gmt":"2020-06-23T09:00:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conceptworld.com\/blog\/?p=6240"},"modified":"2024-06-20T11:27:48","modified_gmt":"2024-06-20T05:57:48","slug":"windows-app-to-run-a-program-automatically-at-startup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conceptworld.com\/blog\/index.php\/windows-app-to-run-a-program-automatically-at-startup\/","title":{"rendered":"Windows app to run a program automatically at startup"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>I often deal with several different files in several different programs on a regular basis. It takes up a lot of my time and effort to start these programs every time i start my PC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But not anymore. Because i have found a quick and easy way to automatically run these programs as soon as i start my PC. I do this using the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conceptworld.com\/Notezilla\">Notezilla<\/a> sticky notes app on my Windows PC. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You must be thinking how can a sticky notes app do this? And why this app when you have other apps to do this, like the Windows <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.microsoft.com\/en-us\/windows\/win32\/taskschd\/about-the-task-scheduler\">Task Scheduler<\/a> which is free and inbuilt in your system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This article will answer all your questions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is Notezilla?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.conceptworld.com\/Notezilla\" target=\"_blank\">Notezilla<\/a>\u00a0is a professional, elegant &amp; highly rated sticky notes app for Windows &amp; Phones (Android, iOS, iPhone, iPad etc). You can also access your sticky notes from a Mac. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Notezilla helps you organize various tiny bits of information you would need through out your life.  It keeps all your notes, tasks &amp; reminders handy where ever you are. With sticky notes, you hardly have to put effort to take notes, set reminders, etc. Quickly jot down &amp; move on with your task at hand.<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some features of Notezilla:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sticky notes with reminders<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Attach sticky notes to websites, documents, folders &amp; apps<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Organize sticky notes inside folders to keep your Windows desktop clean.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pin sticky notes on top of other apps<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sync sticky notes between Windows, Android, iPhone, iPad<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add pictures inside sticky notes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Checklist sticky notes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lock sticky notes (password protect)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Markdown support<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Send notes over local network (LAN) or across the globe<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tag sticky notes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fully transparent sticky notes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dark mode<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"338\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conceptworld.com\/blog\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Screenshot.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6172\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.conceptworld.com\/blog\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Screenshot.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.conceptworld.com\/blog\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Screenshot-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Running a program at startup using Notezilla<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p> Although there&#8217;s no direct option for this, you can still do it in a few steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Create a Notezilla sticky note. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"155\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conceptworld.com\/blog\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Desktop-note-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6228\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>  2. Add a reminder to this sticky note. Set the reminder time to midnight. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"362\" height=\"438\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conceptworld.com\/blog\/uploads\/2020\/05\/reminder-midnight.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6243\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.conceptworld.com\/blog\/uploads\/2020\/05\/reminder-midnight.png 362w, https:\/\/www.conceptworld.com\/blog\/uploads\/2020\/05\/reminder-midnight-248x300.png 248w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 362px) 100vw, 362px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>3. Go the the Advanced tab of this reminder window and choose the option &#8216;Launch program, document or website.&#8217; Select the program you wish to launch and click OK.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"362\" height=\"438\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conceptworld.com\/blog\/uploads\/2020\/05\/reminder-midnight-program.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6244\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.conceptworld.com\/blog\/uploads\/2020\/05\/reminder-midnight-program.png 362w, https:\/\/www.conceptworld.com\/blog\/uploads\/2020\/05\/reminder-midnight-program-248x300.png 248w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 362px) 100vw, 362px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>4. The reminder alarm will pop-up at the specified time and the program will also launch along with it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5. You can also set the reminder to repeat at the specific time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Running a program automatically at startup using the Task Scheduler<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Now let us look at the steps to do this using the Windows Task Scheduler.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1.Search for &#8216;Task Scheduler&#8217; in the Windows search bar and open it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. Under the &#8216;Actions&#8217; section, choose &#8216; Create Basic Task&#8217;. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. Give your task a name and a description(optional) and click Next.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"696\" height=\"488\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conceptworld.com\/blog\/uploads\/2020\/05\/task-scheduler-1-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6233\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.conceptworld.com\/blog\/uploads\/2020\/05\/task-scheduler-1-1.png 696w, https:\/\/www.conceptworld.com\/blog\/uploads\/2020\/05\/task-scheduler-1-1-300x210.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>4.  Choose the Trigger frequency. This basically means choosing when you want to start the task. Here, you can also choose to set repeat trigger. Click Next. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"696\" height=\"488\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conceptworld.com\/blog\/uploads\/2020\/05\/task-scheduler-logon.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6246\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.conceptworld.com\/blog\/uploads\/2020\/05\/task-scheduler-logon.png 696w, https:\/\/www.conceptworld.com\/blog\/uploads\/2020\/05\/task-scheduler-logon-300x210.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>5. Type or browse the program you wish to launch and click Next.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"696\" height=\"488\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conceptworld.com\/blog\/uploads\/2020\/05\/task-scheduler-3.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6235\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.conceptworld.com\/blog\/uploads\/2020\/05\/task-scheduler-3.png 696w, https:\/\/www.conceptworld.com\/blog\/uploads\/2020\/05\/task-scheduler-3-300x210.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>6. Click on Finish and you are all set.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Verdict<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking at the steps of both the applications, you will agree that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conceptworld.com\/Notezilla\">Notezilla<\/a> is easier and faster than the Task Scheduler. There is no room for confusion since all the options are under one single window and can be edited anytime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So how about giving it a try today. It&#8217;s free and also perfectly boosts your productivity by saving your time and efforts! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.conceptworld.com\/Notezilla\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn more about<\/a> Notezilla. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Subscribe to our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UC3eKpsT71xcnOjGWnD63jbA?view_as=subscriber\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">YouTube channel<\/a> for interesting videos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conceptworld.com\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">other cool products<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Have a good day!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanks for your time:)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I often deal with several different files in several different programs on a regular basis. It takes up a lot of my time and effort to start these programs every time i start my PC. But not anymore. 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