Re: run a vfp program when the computer starts (or login)

From: Stefan Wuebbe (stefan.wuebbe_at_gmx.de)
Date: 03/01/04 

Date: Mon, 1 Mar 2004 12:09:45 +0100

There are several options, for example you can create an
entry in the destination computer's registry - e.g. HKCU\
Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\. or
use a shortcut in the AutoRun folder..

hth
-Stefan

"T.Jackson" <tj@mymail.com> schrieb im Newsbeitrag
news:ueEg3l3$DHA.2056@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl...
> Hi guys,
>
> Is there a way to ensure that a VFP program is executed when the computer
> starts or
> when a user logs into the system.
> NOTE : I do not want to use Scheduled tasks.
> I want to be able to achieve this using install shield or by some other
> means (where the user doesn't have to do anything,
> esp not to set up a scheduled task)
>
> --
> Best Regards,
> TJ
>
>

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