How do I run a PowerShell script when the computer starts?

Question

I have a PowerShell script that monitors an image folder. I need to find a way to automatically run this script after the computer starts.

I already tried the follow

Answer 1

This is really just an expansion on @mjolinor simple answer [Use Task Scheduler].

I knew "Task Scheduler" was the correct way, but it took a bit of effort to get it running the way I wanted and thought I'd post my finding for others.

Issues including:

• Redirecting output to logs
• Hiding the PowerShell window

Note: You must have permission to run script see ExecutionPolicy

Then in Task Scheduler, the most important/tricky part is the Action

It should be Start a Program

Program/Script:

powershell

Add arguments (optional) :

-windowstyle hidden -command full\path\script.ps1 >> "%TEMP%\StartupLog.txt" 2>&1

Note:

If you see -File on the internet, it will work, but understand nothing can be after -File except the File Path, IE: The redirect is taken to be part of the file path and it fails, you must use -command in conjunction with redirect, but you can prepend additional commands/arguments such as -windowstyle hidden to not show PowerShell window.

I had to adjust all Write-Host to Write-Output in my script as well.