Automatically launch programs when OS X starts

[roumieh2000]

I am using mac os x and i want to know the procedure to activate the auto launch program in os x, like windows which open program when starts. how do I get it to start automatically when OS X boots?

[Calvin K]

You can auto launch program in os x, to do this go to program which you want launch at start up. Simply right-click on that program and select Open at Login. You can also keep this hidden by Apple button > System Preferences…. Then click Accounts and make box labeled Hide.

[Lillebror]

Use iCal - create a scheduled event for the time (you can set repeats if you want) and for alarm choose Open File, select the app, and alarm time. iCal Events lets you see your upcoming appointments in iCal without having to launch the application.

[Wynn]

Mac OS X's "System Preferences" allows you to add "Login Items" for each user under the "Accounts" > “Run this program when OS X starts” feature must be enable for that.