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I have made a program in Visual Basic and I want to add this program in user's start menu by code. How can I do that?

I know that there is a folder in 

C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs

where I can add my application's shortcut, but I think I have, also, to write in user's registry.

And that's my problem: I don't know what to write in registry in order to add app in start menu. A simple location in registry will help me if you don't know vb code.

Andrea
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  • Are you installing this through an installer or just running it? It will require it to be installed and a new registry entry. This can be handled through the installer if you are using one. If not it would be a different route of course. – Trevor Aug 30 '15 at 14:23
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    Thank's for your answer! I am just running it..I am not using an installer..Basicly,I am making my own installer and that's why I need it..I know that it sounds waste of time,but I prefer my own-designed installer. – Technologuy Aug 30 '15 at 14:55
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    Its usually services, BG apps like updaters which are posted to the Registry, a folder shortcut is all you need for a basic app. However the folder path you show adds it for All Users, `C:\Users\USER_NAME\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup` adds for the current user only – Ňɏssa Pøngjǣrdenlarp Aug 30 '15 at 16:21
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    So, I don't have to write in the Registry.Thank's @Plutonix ! – Technologuy Aug 30 '15 at 16:35

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