Is there a way to set/reset the order in which startup apps run? I can do this to an extent with apps that have a background service, but the ones that I'm considering don't. My main goal is to speed up one app that runs at startup. I've already adjusted my AV's settings. Thanks.
Yes... use a BAT file or script (AutoHotkey, AutoIt, PowerShell, etc.) to run the apps in the start order you want.
(We had to do this for a blind user whose startup programs completed loading before her screenreader kicked in leaving her unaware of which of her apps had the active focus. I used AutoHotkey's RunWait command to run the screenreader first before her other apps.)
Last edited by RickC; 06 Nov 2020 at 16:13.
Thanks. Bootracer will evaluate startup apps, but does not let me do anything with respect to their execution order. A BAT file should work, but I'll have to learn the commands/syntax to open the apps therein, in order. I imagine that I can place the BAT file in my Startup folder and it will open on startup and run the commands within it.
It's been more than a decade since I last created a BAT file. I mostly use AutoHotkey or PowerShell.
AutoHotkey syntax can be as simple as:
Hope this helps...Code:; Start running the apps in the following order... Run, "C:\Program Files\Example\Foo.exe", , , NewPID ; Start the Foo app Run, "C:\Program Files\Aother Example\Bar.exe", , , NewPID ; Start the Bar app ; Keep on adding as many apps as you want Exit
I stand corrected. BootRacer does allow for the re-ordering of startup apps. It also allow you to maintain your app order when you uninstall Boot racer through Control Panel. Seems handy. I haven't investigated how it does this, but prehaps by a registry edit. If so, I'd be curious about whether the registry allows for setting the order of startup apps.
To be honest... anywhere you want. The location isn't really all that important... it's how you call it that matters.
So, for example, I always create a C:\Support folder to store my scripts. Then, if I want the script to always run when I logon then I place a shortcut to the script in my profile's startup folder.
Have a look at the How to Add, Delete, Enable, or Disable Startup Items in Windows 10 tutorial here on TenForums to get a better idea.
Hope this helps...
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thx Rick!
It certainly does - one more help Rick (or anyone), please. I notice that when windows starts the batch file opens a cmd window and stays up for the time period specified. I suppose this is necessary if it also has script that requires user input e.g. yes/no/pause etc. I have no need of user input for this and want to know how to hide or disable the display of the cmd window.
-thx
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