Start Process

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Note: The Actions Quick Reference provides a complete list of actions that you can print for easy reference.

What is the Start Process Action?

The Start Process Action starts the specified Windows process.

Creating a Start Process Action

Select Computer Actions to expand the Action list. Select the Start Process Action from the Actions list to display the Action Builder.

The Error  settings for this action may be configured to fine tune the how the Action will run.

Note: For more information about Timing and Error settings, read the Action Builder article.

Enter the Process name or path .  Some processes must be started without their extension.  For example: "myapp" instead of "myapp.exe".  In some cases, the full path to the file must be included.

Optionally add Notes to the Action to document any special instructions or functionality. When the Run Switchis set to Run, the action will be executed after clicking OK.

Note: The run switch is set to Run by default. To create or modify this action without executing it, click the slider to change the option to Don't Run.  For more information, see Action Builder.

Click the OK button to save the Action.