Failure to execute links in startup folder

[Eugene_T]

I installed a link file in the Windows startup folder that calls an executable program in another folder on boot-up. However, the link is not activated on startup and the associated executable file is never invoked. It is important that this executable program is activated on startup and only on startup.

Ive done this successfuly in Windows 95/98 but I havent a clue as to what is keeping the startup folder from acting the same way in the case of Windows XP. I dont know whether this is helpful but prior to my adding the link file to the startup folder, the folder was empty.

This is probably a very elementary query to most of you and Im embarassed to display my ignorance but there it is.

[Stephen2]

I can help you, while awaiting my help.

I cannot provide the answer why your method is not working, save that the link/executable is invalid.

I would fix the problem like so:

1) Remove the link from the Startup folder.
2) Goto Start Menu, Run, type: regedit

3) Browse to the following key:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE->
SOFTWARE->
Microsoft->
Windows->
CurrentVersion->
Run

4) Right click the right hand pane of RegEdit (The values pane), right click some blank white space, select New->String Value.

5) Rename the String Value to whatever you wish (something relevant to the file you want to load).

6) Double click the new string value, and enter the path of the executable you wish to run on startup. Ensure you put long filenames in quotation marks: "C:\Program Files\Exe\MyExe.Exe"


Please write back if it's resolved or if you have any questions.