Quote from luishp on August 4, 2024, 7:36 pm

@egodyla neoPhp Server is a user interface for the built-in web server PHP includes.
You can start it automatically at system startup as any other Windows Program (more below).

Check here all the available options, so you can be sure the root folder is your app folder:
https://www.php.net/manual/en/features.commandline.webserver.php

To automatically start a software at system startup in Windows, you can use several methods depending on your preferences and the software you want to start. Here are the most common methods:

Method 1: Using the Startup Folder

1. Locate the Software: Find the executable file (.exe) of the software you want to start automatically.
2. Open the Startup Folder:
   • Press Win + R to open the Run dialog.
   • Type shell:startup and press Enter. This opens the Startup folder for the current user.
3. Create a Shortcut:
   • Right-click in the Startup folder, go to New > Shortcut.
   • Browse to the location of the software’s executable file, select it, and click Next.
   • Give the shortcut a name, and click Finish.
4. Test: Restart your computer to verify that the software starts automatically.

Method 2: Using Task Scheduler

1. Open Task Scheduler:
   • Press Win + S and search for "Task Scheduler". Open it.
2. Create a New Task:
   • In Task Scheduler, click on Create Task in the Actions panel on the right.
   • Give the task a name under the General tab.
3. Set the Trigger:
   • Go to the Triggers tab, and click New.
   • Select At startup from the dropdown menu.
   • Click OK.
4. Set the Action:
   • Go to the Actions tab, and click New.
   • Choose Start a program as the action.
   • Browse to the executable file of the software you want to start automatically.
   • Click OK.
5. Configure Additional Settings (Optional):
   • You can adjust additional settings under the Conditions and Settings tabs.
6. Finish:
   • Click OK to save the task.
   • Restart your computer to verify that the software starts automatically.

Method 3: Using Registry Editor (Advanced)

1. Open Registry Editor:
   • Press Win + R, type regedit, and press Enter.
   • Navigate to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run for user-specific startup or HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run for all users.
2. Add a New String Value:
   • Right-click on the right pane, select New > String Value.
   • Name it with the software's name.
3. Modify the Value Data:
   • Double-click the new string value.
   • Set the value data to the full path of the software’s executable file.
   • Click OK.
4. Close Registry Editor: Restart your computer to verify that the software starts automatically.

Method 4: Using Group Policy Editor (For Domain Environments)

This method is generally used in domain environments for managing multiple computers and requires access to Group Policy Editor.

1. Open Group Policy Editor:
   • Press Win + R, type gpedit.msc, and press Enter.
   • Navigate to User Configuration > Administrative Templates > System > Logon.
2. Configure the Policy:
   • Find the Run these programs at user logon setting.
   • Enable it and add the full path to the executable file.
3. Apply and Restart: Save the changes, then restart your computer.

These methods will ensure that your software starts automatically whenever your system boots up. Choose the method that best fits your needs and comfort level with the Windows environment.

Quote from egodyla on August 4, 2024, 8:28 pm

Thank you Luis!