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crowne
Aug 02, 2015Follower
NetgearGenie.exe enable Autostart on Windows 8.1
I'm transtitioning to a new laptop running Windows 8.1 and I can't seem to get NetgearGenie to load automatically when I log on. It was doing this without any issues on my previous laptop running Wi...
x123
Sep 28, 2015Aspirant
I have same issue since updating from W7 to W8.1
will not auto start
if i manually start Genie, runs perfectly
- DexterJBSep 28, 2015NETGEAR Moderator
Hi x123,
Please make sure that the NETGEAR Genie program is set to auto start. You may refer to the steps below:
1. Press the combination of Windows key + R to open the Run command.
2. Type msconfig and press Enter.
3. Select the Startup tab.
4. Make sure that the NETGEAR Genie application is checked.
Regards,
Dexter
Community Team