Force file to autostart with Windows in VS's MSI setup

问题

How do I make my executable file start with Windows in Visual Studio's Windows Installation project (MSI setup creator)?

Tried to add registry keys, look into 'Assembly' properties. I have the MSI project compile and it installs fine to the folder but I need it to run

a) After installation is complete b) Every time Windows starts.

Thank you

回答1:

On Scheduled Tasks versus Windows Services. See this previous answer for longer descriptions of the below summary items. I don't use this installer tools, so detailed steps I can't do right now.

Startup Folder: You can use the Windows startup folder as suggested here - allusers:

• C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup
• C:\Users\<user-name>\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup

Quick access: Windows logo key + R => shell:startup.

Windows Service: Windows services can be set to run on boot / system startup.

Scheduled Task: It is possible to launch tasks on every boot using the task scheduler.

AutoRun Registry: You can register something to run on launch in the registry:

• HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
• HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
• HKLM\SOFTWARE\WOW6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run

Drivers: I suppose one can mention drivers as well. They load on startup.

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When should I use a scheduled task instead of a Windows Service?

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Autoruns.exe: Sysinternals has the tool autoruns.exe which will show you just how many ways there are to start something on system startup:

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Links:

• https://www.advancedinstaller.com/user-guide/qa-launch-app-logon.html
• How to Run Programs Automatically When a User Logs On (Winkey + R => gpedit.msc)

来源：https://stackoverflow.com/questions/56640799/force-file-to-autostart-with-windows-in-vss-msi-setup