Make An Application To Startup At The System Startup?
Mar 4, 2010How to make an Application to startup at the system startup? and How to enable and disable?
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How To Make Startup Application
Jan 8, 2010able to start my application right away after the windows.
View 7 RepliesMake Application On Startup?
Jun 8, 2010I'm having problems with startup application I'm trying to use a checkbox to enable and disable boot on startup(The enabled code works but the disable code doesn't)
Private Sub AddCurrentKey(ByVal name As String, ByVal path As String)
Dim key As RegistryKey = Registry.CurrentUser.OpenSubKey("SoftwareMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionRun", True)
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Application Not Starting Wit New Startup Form After Deleted The Previous Startup Form?
Nov 11, 2009i deleted my previous start up form to be replaced by another one but each time i launch the application,the deleted start up form is still displayed.i dont know from where this deleted start up form is being loaded.
View 3 RepliesHide Form On Startup If App Occurred Because Of Windows Startup?
Jun 20, 2010I can hide my startup form (or make it appear hidden) on startup. I can start my app on windows startup--through registry values--if the user checks a checkbox.
But if the app starts up on windows startup, I want the form to be hidden, so the program can just keep working without bothering anyone. If it starts up because the user started it, I want the form to be showing, because the user probably wants to change some settings or something.
Startup In System Tray
Aug 25, 2009i only want my app to load in tray if it loads on windows startup.[code]it works any other time, the resize event. just not onload.
View 4 RepliesCheck If Program Was Launched At System Startup?
Feb 29, 2012I have set my program up to run on system startup like so:
Code:
Private Sub enableRunOnSystemStartup()
My.Computer.Registry.CurrentUser.OpenSubKey("SOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionRun", True).SetValue(Application.ProductName, Application.ExecutablePath)
End Sub
The problem is that when it does start, it opens up in a window. I wish to provide the user with 4 options for what to do on system startup.
1. Don't run on system start.
2. Run and open a window.
3. Run but start minimized to the taskbar.
4. Run but start minimized to the system tray.
It's options 3 and 4 that cause the problem. If the user starts the program manually, it should start in window mode, but if the program starts from system startup, I need to check which option the user has selected and perform that option.
I was thinking of passing some sort of parameters to the program when it loads but I am not sure how these parameters could be sent to the program. One way would be to create a separate program that loads on system startup. When that program loads, tell it to load my program but pass a parameter to it to tell it that it was booted from startup. I feel like there should be a better way.
I was also thinking of getting the time of the last system bootup. Then comparing it with the current time, although this might not work if the user loaded my program as soon as they logged on.
A third idea I came up with was to use a shortcut to the exe file and check if the program was executed using that shortcut. I could place the shortcut in the folder ...AppDataRoamingMicrosoftWindowsStart MenuProgramsStartup as opposed to adding it to the registry. But would this work on other Windows operating systems? I'm using Windows 7.
Ideally, this program should be able to run on other computers, but if that is too complicated, I'd rather just get it running on mine first.
Also, in case anyone is interested, my program creates a copy of the user's files on a separate drive, although I don't think this affects what I am trying to do with checking if my program was launched at system startup.
Tweaking Registry To Add Applicaion To System Startup?
Jul 6, 2009I want my application to startup thorugh registry if the specified checkbox1 is checked and to delete it from registry if the checkbox1 is not checked.With the following code im able to create registry but, im unable to delete it.I want it to work like it works for softwares for e.g Utorrent.
Code:
Private Sub CheckBox1_CheckStateChanged(ByVal sender As Object, ByVal e As System.EventArgs) Handles CheckBox1.CheckStateChanged
If CheckBox1.Checked Then[code]....
Add Application To Startup?
Aug 30, 2010How can I add my application in startup items? I want my application to get added in startup when setup is run at Client's computer.
Also, how can it be automatically started after setup finishes?
Make A App That Runs At Startup?
Apr 18, 2010i tried to make a app that runs at startup. So i tried with regestry (regedit) but you guys know vista...so it craches. Another thing i tried to do was: to copyfile, Application.Executablepath, (Too) c:..autostart.exe.Works! it succsesfully copied itself but when i open the copied program i just got errors..why canīt i copy "myself"?
View 17 RepliesMake App Run On Windows Startup?
Jan 10, 2009I'm havin a problem ive looked all over the net looking for an example of how to make my vb application run at startup by registry but i cannot find an example or how to do this that has actually worked for me
View 12 RepliesMake Program Ran At Startup?
Sep 4, 2009I'm programming a desktop application similar to Google desktop but with my own gadget with vb.net 2008 how can i make my application when the user install it on their computer to run at the time of start up ? let assume that my application name is windowsAplication1 and I'm using windows XP and the program will be installed on C drive?
View 1 RepliesApplication Startup Error?
Feb 8, 2009I had the following codes:
Code: Private Sub FlashLabel()
Dim _color As Color = Color.Black
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Getting An Application To Start On Startup?
Nov 21, 2010I want A application that im going to make in VB.NET to load on Startup. I found a few topics on Windows Service for creating a start up service but then I read that you can't use it to load up a form. So there must be a way to have your program load on a computer when the user turns on or log's in at startup.Thing is, this application is going to be installed on many computers and people wont like having to remember to run it.
View 11 RepliesHow To Debug Application Startup
Apr 21, 2009I've made some application in VB.NET 2005 and it works fine.I sent this application to the custemer and he is getting the following error at the application startup: "An unexpected error has occured. Would you like to restart the application?".
This guy is using Windows Vista. I've tested this application on several Vista machines and it works fine.
Do you have any idea how to debug it? Of course this guy doesn't have Visual Studio.
Run An Application When The Computer Startup?
Jun 4, 2009I am facing a small problem with vista, i have this code, all i am trying to do is to run my application when the computer start up.It works on Windows XP, But in Windows Vista is shows me an error message: "Requested registry access is not allowed." I don't understand why? i mean i am Under Administrator account, it should work fine.
here is my code
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Dim regKey As RegistryKey
regKey = Registry.LocalMachine.OpenSubKey("SoftwareMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionRun", True)
'Set the program to start with Windows: '
regKey.SetValue("Media", "C:Program FilesMediamedia.exe")
Run Elevated Application At Startup In Win 7?
Jan 19, 2012I am working on a vb.net windows 32 bit application. The application needs to startup. So I add the registry entry to rut it on windows startup. Also it is set to run asdministrator.The application starts fine onall OS except Win7 32 bit. It works fine for win 7- 64 bit. On Win 7 32 bit:If i execute the application directly, it runs fine. But it does not starts at the time of windows startup.
View 4 RepliesStart The Application On Startup?
Jun 1, 2011With my new ventures in VB, I wondered how I can allow the user to start the application on startup if they wish. Where when the checkbox for it is checked, it will launch on startup. And when its not checked, it is normally launched. (e.g. Windows Live Messenger)
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Make A Program Run At Startup (For All The Users)
Jun 3, 2010I'm making a really complex program that will run only on windows XP (it will synchronize more 100 computers just like a net cafe). How can i make the executable run at startup? For every user not only e.g. Administrator...
1. This is the path for the application startup: Environment.GetFolderPath(Environment.SpecialFolder.Startup) Does the same path exists but for all the users ?
2. Is this possible through modifying the registry ?
Make App Startup With Windows And In All Session?
Aug 11, 2010actually i want to make my app startup with windows and in all Session . im using this code :
Private Sub CheckBox1_CheckedChanged(ByVal sender As System.Object, ByVal e As System.EventArgs) Handles CheckBox1.CheckedChanged
If CheckBox1.Checked = True Then
AddStartup()[code]....
doesnt work all the time , plus doesnt work in all user's session .. also i want to know if my app will keep settings . i mean i saved chekbox checked state in my.settings . does it keep it when the app start up?
Make Applications Startup Faster?
Feb 15, 2012Well my application is 37 KB size, but when i start the program it took like 10-15 sec to startup, is there a way or code to make my applications run fast and fresh?
View 2 RepliesMake Program Open On Startup?
Sep 15, 2009I want my users to be able to have my program open on startup. I am coding in vb.net. How can I go about doing this?I can't find a "system startup" folder anywhere that I could just copy a shortcut to.
View 4 RepliesMake Startup Form Invisible?
Oct 8, 2009So I have a program that only has one form in it, this form is just an "About" window that appears when a specific context menu item is clicked from the system tray icon (NotifyIcon) that is on the form.
All I want to do is make it so that when the program is launched, the form is not displayed at all and just the system tray icon appears.
I have accomplished this by doing the following but just wondered if there is a better/easier way?
1. Set the Opacity of the form to 0 in the designer
2. Set the ShowInTaskBar property to False in the designer
3. Use a timer that is started in the form Load event to call Me.Hide after 1 second
Then when I want to show the form I just set the opacity back to full and call Me.Show
.Net Application Hangs When Added On Startup?
May 5, 2011I have created a small multithreaded application using VB.NET. There is no problem when the user manually runs this application. A problem exists when I added this application on startup. It hangs after I rebooted the system. The application is still running its thread but I can't see its GUI because its frozen. If I kill it on task manager and started again, the application works fine. What could be the possible reason/s why this application hangs when added on startup?
Imports System.Threading
Public Class USBLock
Public Event Lock()
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or just a thought on this subject: the reason why the program hangs on startup is because the application is loaded while the .net framework service has not yet started.
Application Error-startup Failed
Feb 23, 2009I have completed a VB.NET app .its working very fine from vs2005. Now I am trying to publishing app. My problem is that i got an error when i tried to run exe.I was using five VB6 dll in my app.1)
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Application Startup MainForm Is Loaded?
Apr 1, 2010I have mainFom and a subForm. what I am trying to do is application startup MainForm is Loaded
(2) in the Load event of mainForm. I am creating the SubFom and made it visible and also making MainForm disable
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Application To Startup / Access Error
Sep 24, 2010I am using following code to add my application to StartUp of Windows. It works well in XP but gives error in Vista that you donot have permission to edit registty file.[code]
View 1 RepliesChoosing Connectionstring In Application At Startup?
Apr 27, 2010I have a VB.NET application with a connection to an SQL Server 2003. On the server there are two databases, MyDatabase and MyDatabase_Test. What I would like to do is to show a dialog when the program starts that let's the user choose which database to use. My idea is to create a new form as the starup form that sets this property and then launches the main form.Currently the connectionstring is specified in the application config file. Best would be if I can specify two different connection strings in that file to choose from, but for now it is also acceptable with other solutions like hardcoding the two connectionstrings into the startup form.EDIT: In the dataset.xsd file there seems to be the relevant part
<Connections>
<Connection AppSettingsObjectName="MySettings" AppSettingsPropertyName="MyDatabase_ConnectionString" ConnectionStringObject="" I
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Making A VB Application Place Itself In Startup
Jun 9, 2011I've created an AIO tool in Visual Basic and i need to create some code so when the application is opened it places itself in the computer startup folder. I know i can do it manually but i want to do it on school computers (restricted access).
View 3 RepliesNotification Icon Application Startup?
Nov 25, 2010i like my application to start and goto system tray from begining from where i show or hide my main application form. To implement this i create 1 form named "FRM_main" and 1 Class named "MainClass" then define a procedure in MainClass which is as follow.
[code]Public Shared Sub Main()
Dim FRM_main As Form = New Form
FRM_main.Show()
End Sub[/code]
and set Title, Size and location of form at design time.but i didn't get the desired result. my application didn't start and goto system tray as inteded.i also try coding the FormLoad Event to ME.Hide but it also doesn't work so how do i do this?