Command line parameter to start minimized?

Question

_{Saturday, November 28, 2009 10:20 AM}

Hello,
I find no list of command line parameters. Is there a parameter to start Outlook minimized in this version?

I can select it when I put the Outlook shortcut in the autostart, I know.
But I have to many applications with an internet connection in the autostart folder and this make some trouble, therefore I start Outlook after 5 minutes with the task windows sheduler. A parameter for minimized would be useful for me.

Peter

All replies (7)

_{Saturday, November 28, 2009 10:44 AM}

No, there's no command line parameter to start Outlook minimized.
Try setting your task to run an LNK file which starts Outlook minimized.

Simon Jones
PC Pro Magazine

_{Saturday, November 28, 2009 11:01 AM}

I tried you suggestion, but it not work.

1. I copy the shortcut from the start menu in another folder (not work with the start menu entry too)
2. I open the task sheduler and choose this LNK file
3. It try to execute C:\Windows\Installer\20140000-0011-0000-0000-0000000FF1CE}\outicon.exe :/

But thanks for the suggestion. ;)

Peter

_{Saturday, November 28, 2009 11:22 AM}

Try making your own shortcut (LNK file) to outlook.exe and set that link to start minimized.
**
Simon Jones**
PC Pro Magazine

_{Saturday, November 28, 2009 11:29 AM}

grrrhhh :/
The shortcut works in the task sheduler too.
When I select the shortcut, I get the destination in the task sheduler.

Peter

_{Saturday, November 28, 2009 12:01 PM}

How about scheduling a BAT file, which calls a LNK file, which starts Outlook.exe minimized?
A bit convoluted but it may work.

Simon Jones
PC Pro Magazine

_{Saturday, November 28, 2009 4:30 PM}

yes, I fear this is this the only way. A BAT or a vbs file. :/

_{Saturday, February 16, 2013 3:50 PM | 2 votes}

I ran into the same problem.

1. BAT and LNK can be replaced by using...
   Program: %SystemRoot%\system32\cmd.exe
   Arguments: /C START "" /MIN "C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Office14\OUTLOOK.EXE"
   However, the Command Prompt window flickers for a moment. Like in a BAT+LNK solution.
2. I wrote a free small utility called RunMinimized.exe, to launch any application minimized. Download the MSI installation here. After installed, use:
   Program: %SystemRoot%\system32\RunMinimized.exe
   Arguments: "C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Office14\OUTLOOK.EXE"

* Modify OUTLOOK.EXE path accordingly.