How to execute application or batch file at startup

You have multiple options for doing this:


Option 1:

1. Create a shortcut of you application or batch file. 
2. Copy that shortcut to "C:\Documents and Settings\\Start Menu\Programs\Startup" folder. (Note :  replace this with actual user name that you login with).
3. Now on the next log-on your application or batch file will execute.

 Option 2:

1. You can create a registry key under HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run with the name of the application you want to execute, of type REG_SZ.
2. Set the path of executable as a value of the key created. 
3. Append " /STARTUP" at the end of value and you are done.