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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...
tamanaco
Oct 07, 2015Apprentice
Still not fixed in Windows 10 with the latest release 2.4.16 - No icon shows up in the taskbar unless one starts the Genie Desktop Application.
DexterJB
Oct 08, 2015NETGEAR Moderator
Hi tamanaco,
I can confirm this. We are constantly working on the NETGEAR Genie program to make sure it provides the functionality that is expected of it. In the mean time, please make sure that you keep the program up to date for possible fixes.
Regards,
Dexter
Community Team
- MystaraOct 12, 2015Initiate
Since this application seems to ignore it's startup call, is it possible to start the program using a Startup folder shortcut and a command line option to minimize it to tray?
I know I do not need this application for most things, it does however provide me with the ability to Air Print from my mobile devices, so it has it's uses. That is something I cannot do from the web interface.
- DexterJBOct 12, 2015NETGEAR Moderator
Hi Mystara,
Yes, you may try adding the program shortcut to the Startup folder of Windows. As for letting it startup minimized, you can right click on the shortcut > select Properties > select the Shortcut tab > look for Run > select Minimized on the drop down menu > click Apply then OK.
Regards,
Dexter
Community Team
- rsoaneApr 06, 2016Novice
I second this request. I find this feature essential in printing from my iPad/iPhone and while my desktop stays on pretty much 24/7, it does occasionally restart for updates I've set to auto login with my user account but the Genie app will not start automatically.