How can I set a batch file to run when Windows XP starts up?

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How to make SUBST mapping persistent across reboots?

I want to run a batch file after Windows XP starts up. How can I do that?

My run.bat file:

  subst Z: C:\dir1\dir2\dir3\file

I put run.bat in the startup folder (C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\systemprofile\Start Menu\Programs\Startup) but the link isn’t created.

score 1 · Answer 1 · answered Mar 28 '11 at 11:12

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Instead of using a batch file for this a simple registry trick makes the subst persist across reboots.

answered Mar 28 '11 at 11:12

Majenko

score 0 · Answer 2 · edited Jul 17 '12 at 17:59

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Try putting the .bat in the startup file

C:\Documents and Settings\User Name\Start Menu\Programs\Startup

edited Jul 17 '12 at 17:59

Tamara Wijsman

answered Mar 28 '11 at 17:42

Matt

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