8.1: How do I get Outlook to open upon startup?

[ninjaap]

I have added Outlook to Startup folder but it still wont start up. My main goal is to get notifications for new mail without having to open it every time I start my RT. Since this is not a Modern version, there is no option to receive toast notification while program is closed. I would very much like to stop using Mail, People and Calendar app if I can and uninstall them since I much prefer Outlooks features.

 

[rdubmu]

I didn't know that Outlook was out on Windows RT? Outlook 2013 is only for Windows 8 and not RT unless they created a version since I bought it for my Surface Pro.

 

[rdubmu]

Office News - Outlook 2013 RT Coming to Windows RT Tablets as part of Windows 8.1 Update

 

[ninjaap]

I didn't know that Outlook was out on Windows RT? Outlook 2013 is only for Windows 8 and not RT unless they created a version since I bought it for my Surface Pro.

Yes. Much to my delight, when I installed 8.1 last night, I found Outook!

 

[inteller]

So is Outlook replacing the Mail app like Skype is replacing the Messenger app?

 

[ninjaap]

So is Outlook replacing the Mail app like Skype is replacing the Messenger app?

Probably not, since Outlook is a paid premium on Windows 8.

 

[Memitim]

Probably not, since Outlook is a paid premium on Windows 8.

It is on RT, all RT tablets ship with Office 2013 preinstalled, Outlook is getting added with 8.1

 

[ninjaap]

It is on RT, all RT tablets ship with Office 2013 preinstalled, Outlook is getting added with 8.1

Right, for us Windows RT users it can easily replace Mail app. Just saying Mail app is still needed for those that do not have Outlook on Windows 8.

 

[rdubmu]

So is Outlook replacing the Mail app like Skype is replacing the Messenger app?

If you uninstall the mail/calendar and messaging apps, than re-install them then messaging will appear. I am not sure why it uninstalled with the update. Skype isn't replacing that.

 

[inteller]

Verge is saying otherwise. It could be that the app package is being kept the same for now for those of us not messing with the preview.

 

[ninjaap]

Verge is saying otherwise. It could be that the app package is being kept the same for now for those of us not messing with the preview.

I'm not sure what you mean. Can we get a link of the article?

 

[ninjaap]

Anyone have any luck getting any program to open upon startup?

 

[ImmortalWarrior]

You need to make a scheduled task. Press windows key and type Task Scheduler. From there set up a simple task. Find the outlook exe and select it as the action. The trigger is "On log in".

I do this with my Outlook 2013 on my desktop.

 

[ninjaap]

You need to make a scheduled task. Press windows key and type Task Scheduler. From there set up a simple task. Find the outlook exe and select it as the action. The trigger is "On log in".

I do this with my Outlook 2013 on my desktop.

Thank you for that alternate way! But it doesn't seem to work either. When I create a schedule I am unable to type in "Location". In fact I see that the system has other scheduled tasks by default but shows that no task activities have been triggered in the last 30 days. I'm starting to think its disabled for 8.1 Preview.

 

[ImmortalWarrior]

Nah, wouldn't make sense. You have it set to run at startup, that won't work. Set it to run when user logs in. Some tasks are user specific. Outlook relies on the AppData folder within your user files. At startup, no user is signed in, so it cannot start.

 

[ninjaap]

Nah, wouldn't make sense. You have it set to run at startup, that won't work. Set it to run when user logs in. Some tasks are user specific. Outlook relies on the AppData folder within your user files. At startup, no user is signed in, so it cannot start.

That's wired. In my VAIO, all I did was add outlook.exe to startup folder and it works as intended. Never had to schedule a task. I'll try that next though. Thanks.

 

[ninjaap]

I set it to "at log on"... still nothing....

 

[ImmortalWarrior]

Can you manually right click on the task and select Run? If you can manually run it, you've set it up correctly but it's not triggering. If not, then you are targeting the wrong exe.

Unfortunately I cannot check how I set mine up because my SSD died the other day and I am waiting for a replacement.

 

[ninjaap]

Can you manually right click on the task and select Run? If you can manually run it, you've set it up correctly but it's not triggering. If not, then you are targeting the wrong exe.

Unfortunately I cannot check how I set mine up because my SSD died the other day and I am waiting for a replacement.

Yes, I was able to run it manually, by right clicking.

 

[ninjaap]

I GOT IT RUNNING!!!!

I failed to uncheck the option, under "Conditions", to "Start task only if the computer is on AC power."

Thank you so much, ImmortalWarrior for your help!