How can I pass Arguments to a C++ program started by the Registry?

Question

I'm creating a Win32 program that will be executed every time the computer turns on. I manage to do this by adding the .exe path into the registry. The problem is; I want to make the program appear minimized in the system tray when the computer is turned on but if I double click it [after the computer turns on and the program is not currently running] the program should appear on its normal [maximized] size.

Question, I was thinking on whether is was possible to pass an argument to the program when the program is executed from the registry. Is this possible? If yes/no, how would I manage to do this?

(Using windows XP) Thanks.

Answer 1

Yes, if your using HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run you can simply quote the path & add a command line:

Your App = "c:\xxxx\yourapp.exe" /mycommand