Solved Windows 11 Task Scheduler not running program at startup


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Hi All,
I am trying to setup a program to start when the PC reboots.
I'm running Windows 11 Professional, i can create the task and when i select it to run from within the scheduler it will run. But not at start up.
At the moment im just trying to start Notepad and it wont start on reboot.
Let me know if you can help or if i need to post more details/information.
regards
Trevor
 

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Notepad is an interactive user application which needs to run in a desktop session, so it's a poor choice to run on system start. When the trigger for system start occurs, Windows may not have logged anyone on the desktop yet.

If you wanted to run an interactive app, then it can be triggered by any user's logon. Other background apps or services which don't require a desktop can be easily scheduled for a system start.
 

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Thanks for the fast reply,
I was using Notepad to eliminate any issues. This was working before and was running a program with another file it runs and with some switches as well.

Just tried your suggestion and yes that does open Notepad on reboot. Will now try and get my other program working.
Cheers.
 

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Windows 11Intel Core i5-1240016Gb128Mb
OS
Windows 11
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Manufacturer/Model
Shuttle PC 64Bit
CPU
Intel Core i5-12400
Motherboard
Shuttle PC
Memory
16Gb
Graphics Card(s)
128Mb
Sound Card
internal basic
Monitor(s) Displays
2
Screen Resolution
High
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