I am trying to get Cubase to start automatically, when the PC boots up.
I created a shortcut to the Cubase .exe file, put that in the Windows StartUp folder
However on bootup, Cubase doesn't start. The shortcut works when I open the StartUp folder and click on the shortcut.
Any ideas anyone?
Cubase at StartUp
Re: Cubase at StartUp
It's old-fashioned, but Windows still runs batch files which can be loaded and run on startup. Described in this article.
https://www.windowscentral.com/how-crea ... windows-10
https://www.windowscentral.com/how-crea ... windows-10
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Re: Cubase at StartUp
Firstly, is it a fresh shortcut? Try using a copy of the shortcut that Cubase itself installed, if it is not. The "Start in" folder or other parameters might not be set correctly.
The more modern version of a batch file (.bat) is the Windows Command Shell (.cmd).
PowerShell can do it, too.
There will also be dozens of small "run at startup" utilites on the 'net, no doubt.
I run command files (with simple scripting, pauses, menu options etc.) for that sort of thing. I can select the type of session I'm running and go and put the kettle on whilst it does its thing. However, computers are so fast theses days that I barely need it now!
The shortcut should work, but I've discovered that sometimes a program doesn't work like that and I've not wanted to spend time working out why when I can simply add it to my script.
The more modern version of a batch file (.bat) is the Windows Command Shell (.cmd).
PowerShell can do it, too.
There will also be dozens of small "run at startup" utilites on the 'net, no doubt.
I run command files (with simple scripting, pauses, menu options etc.) for that sort of thing. I can select the type of session I'm running and go and put the kettle on whilst it does its thing. However, computers are so fast theses days that I barely need it now!
The shortcut should work, but I've discovered that sometimes a program doesn't work like that and I've not wanted to spend time working out why when I can simply add it to my script.
Re: Cubase at StartUp
don't use the startup folder - or 3rd party utilities !
Cubase has a lot of dependancies such as elicensing, activation manager, audio drivers, Eucon etc etc - some of which may require a user to be logged in. It's expecting a lot assume running Cubase immediately on login is always going to be successful....and as you can see it probably won't be sucessful.
Windows has "task scheduler" for exactly this kind of thing. It's really easy to use.
You can set a delay so that it boots Cubase 30 seconds after you log in - which gives everything chance to settle and services etc to start correctly.
Cubase has a lot of dependancies such as elicensing, activation manager, audio drivers, Eucon etc etc - some of which may require a user to be logged in. It's expecting a lot assume running Cubase immediately on login is always going to be successful....and as you can see it probably won't be sucessful.
Windows has "task scheduler" for exactly this kind of thing. It's really easy to use.
You can set a delay so that it boots Cubase 30 seconds after you log in - which gives everything chance to settle and services etc to start correctly.
Re: Cubase at StartUp
As above. Cubase needs to have everything in place to run successfully, including any drivers for gear you're using. Having it fire up straight away is asking for trouble.
It would be worth looking at Task Scheduler, where you can add a safe delay after logon to run anything you like.
It would be worth looking at Task Scheduler, where you can add a safe delay after logon to run anything you like.
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