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Automating Application Launch with Task Scheduler

In this guide, we will demonstrate how to utilize Windows Task Scheduler to automate the launch of an application following a Windows server reboot or system crash. This process ensures that your chosen application starts reliably and automatically under these circumstances.

Let's get started​

  • Open Task Scheduler and configure the following settings:

Create a Task​

  • Set your main settings.

Main Settings

Create a Trigger​

  • Set your preferred trigger conditions.

Trigger Settings

Create an Action​

  • Define the action as a .bat (batch) file that initiates the application or process.

Action Settings

Batch File​

  • In the batch file (e.g., myapp.bat) created in the previous step, include the following contents, customizing it to specify the application's location and name:
@echo off
start /d "C:\Users\Administrator\Desktop\Server" OmegaManager.exe

Batch File

Configure Conditions​

  • Configure the following Conditions:

Conditions

Apply Settings​

  • Lastly, apply the following settings:

Settings

That's it! Following these steps, your designated application will automatically start upon Windows startup. Please note that, due to inherent Windows limitations, you may not receive console output. While there may be solutions involving custom arguments, this guide does not cover that aspect, as a definitive solution is yet to be found. Rest assured that we will update this guide when a suitable resolution becomes available.