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2016/09/24 10:52:18 (permalink)
I've been using Precision X for a while, but for the past 8 months (since I've switched to windows 10) I won't start up at boot. Any ideas why? I've tried different versions of Precision X, as well as updates for windows. I've uninstalled similar software, uninstalled and re-installed Precision X, and nothing... why? It looks like there are other threads of people with the same issues. I even ran a custom batch file and it WILL NOT start until I click the icon :( 

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    Re: Precision X won't Startup at boot 2016/09/24 14:26:15 (permalink)
     
    There's no "Start up on windows" option?

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    Re: Precision X won't Startup at boot 2016/09/24 20:35:49 (permalink)
    There is
     
    2 ways. In the General Options Tab, or in the first UI screen, version 6.0.5 GTX 1080 FTW
     
    Neither of them work, cannot get Precision to auto-start with Windows 10 64-bit
    Need to manually open Precision to make the fan profiles go on.
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    Re: Precision X won't Startup at boot 2016/09/24 21:41:41 (permalink)
    Is it possible for you to add Precision X OC to your windows start up folder?
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    Re: Precision X won't Startup at boot 2016/09/25 06:59:20 (permalink)
    When "Start With OS" is enabled in EVGA Precision, it creates (or is supposed to create) a task in the Task Scheduler Library, and when "Start With OS" is disabled it is deleted (or should be deleted) from the Task Scheduler Library.
     
    The conditions for running Precision can be found in Control Panel -> Administrative tools -> Task Scheduler -> Task Scheduler Library -> Right-click EVGAPrecision -> Properties..I'm guessing it's a User or Group/Policy setting, but the other conditions in the General, Triggers, Actions, Conditions and Settings tabs could be looked at too, such as Configure for (Windows Vista, Server, 7, 10), but Windows Vista, Server is the default setting here and works perfectly fine..Precision should also be set to Run with highest privileges..You should also be able to Run and End Precision from within the Task Scheduler Library..You might also try to Create a Basic Task for Precision for the system/user on your own.
     
    Since I don't have/never had the (not really uncommon) issue, I can only speculate..I'm all but certain the issue is related to a Task Scheduler/User or Group/Policy setting somehow, thinking it almost has to be..You prolly already did, but right-click and install Precision as Aministrator and make it Run as Aministrator.
     
    Another thing you should do is after uninstalling Precision is to delete the install folder in Program Files (x86) and to make sure the task is deleted from the Task Scheduler Library and reboot..The Precision task remains for me in Win10 (but can't find the specified file) and needs manually deleted which I'll  just go ahead and assume is yet another Win10 bug.
     
    There's also the How to Add, Delete, Enable, or Disable Startup Items in Windows 10 tutorial if needed for adding it to the Startup folder like EVGATech_MDecker said.
     
    Just offering up a few suggestions and things here..Good luck.
     
    If you find a solid solution, do tell.
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    Re: Precision X won't Startup at boot 2016/09/26 15:42:38 (permalink)
    Yeah actually everyone here is spot on. I've tried several things. I've gone into control panel, I've manually added the program to the windows start up folder, I've tried using a batch file (thats how I start my minecraft server at boot) to NO avail. Absolutely nothing will get Precision X to work on windows 10 64bit. I'm not really sure what else to do, I'm just hoping that EVGA support and administrators who browse the forums, browse enough to notice this post and forward it to their software team. If there's a place to submit bugs that anyone knows about, I'd appreciate it you could forward me the contact info :) Thanks for reading and trying to help guys.

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    Re: Precision X won't Startup at boot 2016/10/03 08:59:46 (permalink)
    Yeah same issue here as well.
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    Re: Precision X won't Startup at boot 2016/10/04 07:10:24 (permalink)
    Won't run at boot up either in win10 pro 1607.

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    Re: Precision X won't Startup at boot 2016/10/05 00:49:37 (permalink)
    Same problem here, after I insalled the latest version it doesnt start with windows (10) anymore. Even if I manually add to my task scheduler.
     
    I have a question aswell, is there away to update Precision X without it losing my preferences/fancurve etc.
    post edited by Pr00f - 2016/10/05 01:15:36
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    Re: Precision X won't Startup at boot 2016/10/08 15:51:38 (permalink)
    Ok, I may have a solution after reading through a million of these forums, and with bob16314's help. Bare with me though, I'm a total noob.
     
    I have had this problem since I switched from the Steam version to the Windows version. I even downloaded the PXOC version, hoping that would help, even though I can't do the cool scanner feature with my 750ti. 
     
    Let's get right to it.
     
    First off, I manually added the shortcut to PXOC to the Startup folder. That didn't work. Tried shortcuts, and even the .bat file OP was talking about. Nothing worked.
     
    I went and messed around with the Task Scheduler, as bob suggested and that didn't immediately work, but I couldn't shake the thought that it was because opening the PXOC app required User Account Control permission ("do you want this app to make changes to your computer"). Tried giving it elevated access, and even changing the properties of the original file and the shortcut to "run as administrator". Still nothing worked.
     
    So I was googling how to remove UAC from an app and I found a program called 'UAC Pass', I'd link it here but I don't know the rules on that, so just google it.
     
    The app was confusing for me, so maybe watch a tutorial or something. But, I figured it out and basically removed that stupid windows shield icon (the blue and yellow one) from the app shortcut icon.
     
    Putting the new non-UAC shortcut into the startup folder has fixed the problem for me.
     
    It takes a minute or so to startup the PXOC program, so this may be due to messing with the task scheduler program (I told it to start the program when I log on, and if it doesn't, retry once a minute for 3 minutes).
     
    Please forgive my horrible explanation and formatting, and if you need me to clarify anything, just ask.
     
    Hope this helps! 
     
    Edit: BTW pr00f, I have updated multiple times, including when I went from the regular PX software to PXOC and it always seems to save my settings.
    post edited by SmilinSkull - 2016/10/08 15:55:34
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    Re: Precision X won't Startup at boot 2016/10/08 16:01:20 (permalink)
    Mine is the same too. A bit of an annoyance but I hope evga do a patch/update. I rather don't want to start mucking about with my uac.

     

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    Re: Precision X won't Startup at boot 2016/10/08 16:10:11 (permalink)
    This UAC program only removes the UAC check on the PXOC app though, AFAIK.
     
    I didn't wanna turn my UAC all the way off either.
     
    By all means, stick with what you're comfortable with. I'm always afraid to do something I don't understand. But, this issue has been plaguing me for so long, I just said "F it, I'm fixing this today. I don't care what it takes."
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    Re: Precision X won't Startup at boot 2016/10/08 16:17:38 (permalink)
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    This UAC program only removes the UAC check on the PXOC app though, AFAIK.
     
    I didn't wanna turn my UAC all the way off either.
     
    By all means, stick with what you're comfortable with. I'm always afraid to do something I don't understand. But, this issue has been plaguing me for so long, I just said "F it, I'm fixing this today. I don't care what it takes."


    So far for me its just remembering to click. But that will grow old fast I fear. Its a similar situation with Corsair Link & Aida64 when stress testing.

     

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    Re: Precision X won't Startup at boot 2016/10/08 16:24:13 (permalink)
    I hear ya.
     
    My video card is loud and my mic picks up the annoying noise and plays it right into my ears. I need this program running, so I am very glad I finally found something that works. I've gone on quite a few quests to fix it, and it's good to not have to deal with it any longer.
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    Re: Precision X won't Startup at boot 2016/10/09 03:48:42 (permalink)
    The update from 6.0.6 to 6.0.7 broke the start up feature on windows 7 aswell. It also reset ALL MY settings. Carefully incremented overclock ... gone. Tweaked OSD...away with it. Honestly, this sucks, and I feel like an idiot to even mentioning it, but please test your software before releasing it?! Yes, I am salty about losing my oc settings.
    Edit: I have turned UAC off / to the lowest setting. I dont think thats it.
    post edited by AgathoN - 2016/10/09 05:37:26
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    Re: Precision X won't Startup at boot 2016/10/09 07:45:59 (permalink)
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    When "Start With OS" is enabled in EVGA Precision, it creates (or is supposed to create) a task in the Task Scheduler Library, and when "Start With OS" is disabled it is deleted (or should be deleted) from the Task Scheduler Library.



     
    Thank you I pointed to the correct folder.
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    Re: Precision X won't Startup at boot 2016/10/09 07:52:30 (permalink)
    Thanks to Bob,
     
    This problem began after I switched from 16 to OC.
     
    After going to the Task Scheduler Library, I found the pointer was still pointed at the 16 folder where the file was deleted on upgrade.
     
    I pointed to the XOC folder and everything is peachy again.
     
    C:\Program Files (x86)\EVGA\Precision XOC
     
    Possibly some of you have the same problem.
     
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    post edited by Zontor57 - 2016/10/09 07:56:15
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    Re: Precision X won't Startup at boot 2016/10/09 08:00:40 (permalink)
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    There's no "Start up on windows" option?


    I believe the option exists for everyone, not sure if you wanted to know if the option was grayed out or selected.
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    Re: Precision X won't Startup at boot 2016/10/09 13:37:11 (permalink)
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    There's no "Start up on windows" option?


    I believe the option exists for everyone, not sure if you wanted to know if the option was grayed out or selected.




    Yes, that's what I was asking. Sorry I wasn't being more specific.

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    Re: Precision X won't Startup at boot 2016/10/14 01:56:55 (permalink)
    Anyone found a solution yet other than all of the above?
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