Run a Python program at start-up on Windows

Question

I am developing a key-logger on Python (only for curiosity sake). And the script will be an executable. The process will not need a UI or user interaction.

Is there any way, even in another executable to make the key-logger start at start-up?

Answer 1

I don't use Windows, but you can try making a batch script that runs your python file and make that script Run a program automatically when Windows starts:

1. Click the Start button Picture of the Start button , click All Programs, right-click the Startup folder, and then click Open.

2. Open the location that contains the item you want to create a shortcut to.

3. Right-click the item, and then click Create Shortcut. The new shortcut appears in the same location as the original item.

4. Drag the shortcut into the Startup folder.

As I said, I don't use Windows, so it might be totally wrong.

You can refer here for making the BAT file, which basically says:

@echo off
python c:\somescript.py %*
pause