Task Manager on start-up and minimized to tray

Pipppero2007 · 20 Feb 2021

Hello,

somebody can help me to achieve that? I really can't make it work, I did 1000 things but nothing works.

Thanks!!!!

Paul Black · 20 Feb 2021

Hello @Pipppero2007,

Pipppero2007 said:

somebody can help me to achieve that? I really can't make it work, I did 1000 things but nothing works.

Have a look at this . . .

> How to Turn On or Off Minimize on use for Task Manager in Windows 10

I hope this helps.

dalchina · 20 Feb 2021

Hi there have been previous similar threads. E.g.
Not able to get Task Manager to auto start on boot
How To Automaticaly Start A Program Minimized

should have enough to let you make progress.

Otherwise feel free to search tenforums for more.

Pipppero2007 · 20 Feb 2021

Hello,

thank you.

I already tried everything including using the schedule manager, batch commands, everything.

I need:

1) to create a working shortcut able to run Task Manager minimized (it will go to tray alone).

2) put that shortcut in the START-UP folder of the START MENU or running it in a task of the schedule manager

Nothing works. Help if somebody can.

dalchina · 20 Feb 2021

@Paul Black - aren't those the same links I posted the OP says don't work in his case?

Paul Black · 20 Feb 2021

dalchina said:

@Paul Black - aren't those the same links I posted the OP says don't work in his case?

Yes they are, sorry, I searched the forum and then posted them not seeing yours. I will delete that post.

dalchina · 20 Feb 2021

No problem..

@Pipppero2007,

I have followed the ideas in one of those links and it works: I will detail this for you as given in the links already posted.

1. Create a bat file containing this command:

Task Manager on start-up and minimized to tray-1.png

2. Test this by double clicking the bat file.
You should see

Confirm you do.

3. Now create a shortcut to that here:
C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\StartUp

Task Manager on start-up and minimized to tray-untitled.png

That's your all users startup folder.

Now log off, log on and look at your system tray.

Do you see the task manager minimised?

That's from post #2

2nd link I posted.

If still problems, post appropriate screenshots.

Can't help with comments like 'nothing works' really.

rangsmith · 20 Feb 2021

I have mine loading up on start up minimised to taskbar which is easy enough using task scheduler will keep my eye on the thread.

Chrysalis · 20 Feb 2021

I discovered when using Windows 8, task manager saves its active state to a registry key but it for some reason got wiped on a reboot, so I then made a script that runs on startup to import back into registry.

I however dont know if this is applicable to windows 10 yet (on my todo list) and if it works for minimised window state, if I confirm it does I will provide the registry info.

Try3 · 21 Feb 2021

Chrysalis said:

I discovered when using Windows 8, task manager saves its active state to a registry key but it for some reason got wiped on a reboot, so I then made a script that runs on startup to import back into registry.
I however dont know if this is applicable to windows 10 yet (on my todo list) and if it works for minimised window state, if I confirm it does I will provide the registry info.

Perhaps you are referring to the Key
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\TaskManager
See Backup and Restore Task Manager Settings - TenForumsTutorials

I don't know how that might be used to send it straight to a minimised to SysTray state upon opening.

Denis