How Do I Run a Program as a Background in Windows 10?
Contents

How do I run a program as a background in Windows?

Open Command Prompt by right-clicking the Start menu (or pressing Windows+X), choosing “Command Prompt (Admin)”, and then clicking Yes to allow it to run with administrative privileges. There are a couple of things to note in that command.

How do I run an EXE file in the background?

Go to the Shortcut tab of the window that opens (if you didn’t start there). One of the options will be Run: with a drop-down next to it (probably saying Normal window ). Change the drop-down to Minimized . Hit OK (if you get a UAC prompt, allow the action).

David Miller

David Miller

Executive Financial & Market Analyst

David Miller brings 15 years of experience in global economics, personal finance strategy, and market dynamics. He specializes in turning complex economic trends into actionable insights for everyday readers.

Share this article
Twitter Facebook Pinterest