Batch File to start a program when you start your computer

Every time I startup my computer it is usually so I can start the same program, which in my case is FrontPage. I update my webpage everyday so I decided to create a batch file to start this program automatically at startup so it is always ready for me to use.

Here's how to write a simple batch file to start a program when you start your computer:

Open notepad. It is located at Start Menu>All Programs>Accessories>Notepad (Windows XP)

Then type start frontpg.exe

Choose File from the menu above. Then choose Save As

Navigate to save on the desktop and type the file name in with .bat filename extension. I have called mine startup.bat

Now you can double click on it on the desktop to test if it opens FrontPage.

Now If you want to automatically start this batch file when you start your computer then follow these steps:
Right click on the Start Menu in the bottom left corner. Choose open

Open the Programs folder, then The Startup Folder.

Copy your file from the desktop and paste it in the Startup folder.

Now when you start your computer, your program will automatically start for you. You do not even have to press on the batch file to start your program.

Keep in mind that you will be automatically starting a program when you computer starts, so startup will take a few seconds longer.

If you would like assistance with creating batch files, please contact MCDA today and a tech will be glad to help you out.