[bug report] FARR is putting two entries in Startup folder

[tinjaw]

version 2.30.01

When I check the box in General Options to "Start automatically when Windows starts" I get two entries in the same Startup folder. I can consistently reproduce.

[d4ni]

I think Mouser would like to know which version of Windows you are running (+ service pack) I can't remember having the same issue running Windows XP SP3..

[ewemoa]

FWIW, I tried to duplicate this after a fresh install [1] of 2.30.01 under Windows XP Pro SP3 and the result was that I only got one entry in my Startup folder.


[1] I didn't run FindAndRunRobotInstall.exe to install -- I just unzip FindAndRunRobotSetup.zip and run FindAndRunRobot.exe from within the resulting folder.

[tinjaw]

WinXP SP3 here. I did a install from EXE about 5 days ago.

[mouser]

if you delete both entries and then run farr does it recreate both, or just one?

[tinjaw]

Both. And toggling off startup support in FARR will also delete both.

[tinjaw]

I do not know the cause yet, but it is not a but in FARR. I have been seeing this same behavior with several other programs recently. It is obviously something wrong with my Windows configuration.

[lanux128]

can't be two entries in the same Startup folder. one must be in '<username>/Start Menu' and the other 'All Users/Start Menu'.

Note: just noticed your last post. since it's 'spreading' to other programs as well, something is definitely wrong with your Startup folders in general. will let you know if i find out anything.

[tinjaw]

I think I figured out what is happening. Now I need to test my theory. I think I somehow moved my personal startup folder with the All Users startup folder. My personal one is missing. I am about to check the registry. I bet they are both pointing to the same folder and if I split them up again, all will be fine.

Now I need to research how to test and fix this.

[lanux128]

you can use TweakUI to point to your userprofile Startup folder or take a look here to manually edit your registry.

Tweak UI


• http://windowstipsandfixes.blogspot.com/2007/09/restore-startup-folder.html