edbro

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I am trying to autostart a program with admin privileges using the task scheduler trick outlined here:
Make Vista launch UAC restricted programs at startup with Task Scheduler | Microsoft Windows | TechRepublic.com
But, I'm running into a problem. The program is Everything Search Engine. When I start it from Task Scheduler with admin rights the program is not visible to me in my standard user account. I can see it running in task manager if I select "Show processes from all users".

How can I make visible a program that was started in this manner? The trigger I have in Task Scheduler is Logon of my Standard User acct.
 


Solution
The reason for the task is, the program requires elevated privileges to run.
If put in startup, or a run key, it will still prompt to run.

Modifying UAC, should never be an option to run any program, ever, ever, ever. Never ever.

I do not believe I did anything special. It does popup on the desktop for me at login.
I would have you check the hidden icons in systray incase it is minimizing there on startup.

Task Schedular

General:
Run Only When user is logged on
Run with highest priviledges
Hidden is unchecked -------------- (Make sure this is not checked)
Configure for: Windows 7, blah blah

Trigger:
At Log On
Any User
Enabled

Conditions:
Everything is unchcked, no settings

Settings:
Allow task to be run on...
OK,

Let's call a truce and try to handle the OP's question.:)

You have your opinion and I have mine.
 


The OP's problem is a bad profile.

If they create a new profile with the same problem, then they have a corrupt OS. Nuke and reload.
 


As a final note,
All I can tell you is that I was there, I know because these systems came into the shop I worked at. I saw it with my own 2 eyes. I dealt with the customers and the OEM's when they bought a system with junk specs and Vista. I had customers come in insisting they wanted a 300$ PC with Vista. I refused to build it, they would complain and walk out and say they will call dell/hp Best buy etc. we lost their money blah blah blah. I'ld smile and say ok,, see ya later (meaning literally you will bring me your trash and complain about it) and I will take your money and fix it. For the most part I liked working in retail consumer break/fix. There is money to be had there.

I understand GeekSquad as much crap as they are really.
 


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