Auto start runtime when windows starts

Auto start runtime when windows starts

Is there any way I can get the runtime to automatically start when windows starts up? I've tried putting a link to the runtime in the windows start-up directory but when I do this and test it I get:

So it needs to be done after that service has been started. How can I do this without writing my own program to check when that service is available?
Best Regards
Craig

This is a migrated post! Originally posted on 12.02.2009 by user craigdouglas. Please be aware that information can be outdated.