- In Task Scheduler, right-click "Task Scheduler Library" and select "New Folder" Name it whatever you would like.
- Select the new folder and click "Create Task" (not "Create Basic Task")
- Name the task something descriptive. Enable "Run with highest privileges," and select your OS under "Configure for."
- Under the Actions tab, select "Start a program" in the Action dropdown if it isn't already. Click Browse and find your app's .exe file (usually under Program Files on your C: drive).
- (Laptops) Under Conditions tab, deselect "Start the task only if the computer is on AC power."
- On your desktop, right click and select New > Shortcut.
- Paste 'C:\Windows\System32\schtasks.exe /RUN /TN "Name of folder\Name of task" into the text box.