Exe launch it automatically when windows start

[Antonio]

I've an exe created with vb .net and i want to launch it automatically when
windows start
Do you know if there are alternative way to do it instead of put it in
"automatic execution" or in the "run" Key?

Thank You

 

[Flip]

One thing you might want to look at is creating a service out of your
executable, or having another small program run/start as a service which
runs your executable, and then closes itself down. It's an alternative,
maybe not the most straight forward, but then again, not something an
everyday user will look for to remove/delete from execution.

 

[David Young]

Is it a service or just a plain ol'e app.

 

[Brian Gideon]

Antonio,

Several things come to mind.

1) Install the application as a service and set its startup type to
automatic.
2) Put an entry in the run registry key.
3) Put a shortcut in the startup folder.
4) Create a logon script that starts it.

I'm sure there are more ways other than what I've listed. What do you
mean by "automatic execution"? Why is the run key unacceptable?

Brian