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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
DexterJB
Sep 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