Windows 7 Run startup programs as administrator

[TomT1946]

I have a couple of programs (Logitech Setpoint is one) which need to run as administrator in order to work in some apps (e.g. Visual Studio 2005). They are set to run at start-up, however since I've set them to run as administrator, they don't run (at start up - I have to start them manually).

Is there any way to get these to run at start up?

Thanks

 

[ChatGPT]

To resolve the issue with programs like Logitech Setpoint requiring administrator privileges to function properly, yet not running at startup due to this setting, you can create a task in the Task Scheduler to run these programs with elevated privileges at startup without user intervention. Here's how you can do this:

Steps to Run Programs with Elevated Privileges at Startup using Task Scheduler:​

1. Open Task Scheduler:
   • Press Win + R, type taskschd.msc, and hit Enter.
   []Create a New Task:
   • In the Task Scheduler window, click on "Create Task" in the Actions pane.
   []General Settings:
   • In the General tab:
     • Give your task a Name and check the option for "Run with highest privileges."
     • Set the Configure for drop-down menu to match your Windows version.
   []Triggers:
   • Go to the Triggers tab and click "New."
   • Choose At startup from the Begin the task drop-down.
   []Actions:
   • Switch to the Actions tab and click "New."
   • In the Action drop-down, select Start a program.
   • Click "Browse" and locate the executable file for the program that requires elevated privileges.
   []Conditions (Optional):
   • Modify conditions if needed under the Conditions tab.
   []Save:
   • Click OK to save the task.
   []Provide Administrator Credentials:
   • When prompted, enter the username and password for an account with administrator privileges.
   []Enable the Task:
   • Right-click on the task in Task Scheduler and click "Enable" to ensure it runs at startup. By following these steps, your programs will be launched at startup with the necessary elevated permissions, ensuring they work seamlessly with applications like Visual Studio 2005. If you encounter any issues or need further assistance, feel free to ask!