How to make programs auto start on login

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There is a folder in every Windows system called Startup. One of the things Windows does, on user login, is look in that folder. Anything it sees there, it runs. So, to make a program automatically run when you log in, you want to place a copy of the shortcut of it in that folder.

To move a shortcut to the folder, we’re going to use the simple method, as follows:

1. Open the Startup Folder:

Either hold the Windows key and press R, or search for Run from the search bar. When the Run dialogue box opens type shell:startup and click the OK button.

2. Locate the Shortcuts:

Rossware programs may be located on the server rather than on your local machine. If the shortcuts are not located on your desktop, you can open the About ServiceDesk form (Ctrl+Shift → A), and double click the “Running from” text on the bottom left. This will open the root SD folder where all of the Rossware related programs are located. Once you have located the program you want to make a shortcut of, simply right click on it, select Send to, and then select Desktop (create shortcut).

3. Place the Shortcuts into the Startup Folder:

Now you can simply copy and paste the shortcuts into the Startup folder. If you want to select multiple shortcuts at once, you can hold down the Ctrl key and click which shortcuts you want to add. Then, while still holding down the Ctrl key, press C to copy them. Next, either right click and paste, or hold down the Ctrl key and press V to paste them into the Startup folder.

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