Reference number: CH000322
How to run a batch
file each time the computer boots.
Issue:How to run a batch file each time the computer boots.
Reasoning:It may be necessary to run a batch file
to configure computer devices or delete / copy files each time the
computer boots to help the computer run more efficiently or allow a device
to run.
Solution:Windows 98, XP, NT, 2000,
Vista and later users
- Create a shortcut to the batch file. Additional information
about how to create a shortcut can be found on
document CH00739.
- Once the shortcut has been created right-click the file and
select Cut.
- Click Start, Programs, right-click the Startup folder and
click Open
- Once the Startup folder has been opened click Edit and paste
the shortcut into the startup. Any shortcuts in the startup
folder will automatically start each time Windows starts.
Windows 95, 3.x and MS-DOS users
Place a line in your autoexec.bat that calls the batch file each
time you want to boot the computer. For example:
CALL C:\myfile.bat
In the above example each time your computer starts
and processes the autoexec.bat file it will call the batch file
myfile.bat.
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