Java - Register autostart for application

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Is there a cross platform way to make my java application auto-start? If there is no cross platform way, is there at least a Windows 7 & Windows 8 technique?

I need to know how this is possible using java code.

Thank you, in advance.

java seeker · Accepted Answer · 2014-02-14 17:51:51Z

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For windows, create a .bat batch file and put following command

@javaw -jar jar-path-directory arguments

put the batch file in startup directory

answered Feb 14, 2014 at 17:51

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MinecraftShamrock Over a year ago

Where is the startup directory? And the Java-app should make itself autostart on the next system start. So does a usual Java-app have the permission to write to the startup directory? And is there a comparable way on how to do this on apple?

java seeker Over a year ago

C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup if your windows installed in C drive

MinecraftShamrock Over a year ago

Thank you. Is it the same for Windows 7? And apple?

java seeker Over a year ago

i dont use mac so can not confirm you :)

MinecraftShamrock Over a year ago

How can I access that folder in java? The actual folder name may vary because it contains the username. And is a Java-application able to write in this location?

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