Windows 10: How do I use Task Scheduler to start a program minimized?

I'm trying to start CUPID HWMonitor to start minimized on login. I can start it minimized through the shortcut properties, and I can start it poped-up on login, but I can't get it to start minimized through Task Scheduler. Using /background or start/ min does not work either. Am I missing a step?

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Windows Arguments List - Start Programs Minimized with Task Scheduler.


Hello Community!

I'm trying to get BBC iPlayer downloads to start automagically at 2100 so that it can start downloading Doctor Who. I'd like it to start minimized, but I am unsure how to do so.

In addition to this, does anyone know if there is a list somewhere with all of the default windows program arguments? And can they please provide the link? It would be very useful to me.


To clear any confusion some people may have, here is a screenshot of what I mean:




Thank you!

 

Start Batch File Minimized via Task Scheduler

I have a batch file scheduled to run in Task Scheduler in Windows 10. The batch file runs on schedule, but it opens a full CMD window. I have tried entering variations on start /min in the Task Scheduler properties, but these seem to have no effect.

The particular batch file opens and then pauses at a PAUSE statement, waiting for user response. I want it to start minimized partly because, when it opens to a full CMD window, it captures keystrokes, if I happen to be typing. In that case, the newly opened batch file blows past the pause and proceeds with its next steps. I don't want that to happen.

Possibly I am using the wrong term. When I say "minimized," I mean that the batch file will be visible as an item on the taskbar, but its window will not open up onscreen. To access the batch file, I will have to coolswitch to it or click on its taskbar icon.

So the question is, how can I start this batch file minimized, in the sense that it will open as a taskbar icon but not as a full CMD window?

 

Start An EXE Minimized After Wake Up From Hibernate In Task Scheduler


Hello, I will answer part of your question, and suggest options for running minimised.
Considering the task scheduler:
This is the trigger event you need to specify:




I can't think why you'd want to delete the file unless you're desperately short of disk space...?

You can launch a file minimised from the task scheduler:
How to run a batch file or other file minimized

You can use Autohotkey (free scripting tool) to launch it minimised




I'm assuming you already have a program that deletes hiberfil.sys