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DelayExec

DelayExec v1.01

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DelayExec - Free Windows utility delaying the start of a program

Have you ever wanted to delay the execution of a program? Now you can with DelayExec. This small utility accepts command line parameters to launc the file of your choice. The first parameter is the full path to the file you would like to execute. The second parameter is the delay time, in seconds. Optionally you can tell the software to minimize or maximize the launched file, by default it will launch the file nomrally. There is no user interface to the program, it is ran from the command line and is completely hidden/stealth. DelayExec could be useful if you want something to wait before executing, such as on Windows startup or in a network login script.

Usage:

delayexec.exe [filename] [delay in seconds] -min -max

The filename is the path to the file you would like to launch.
The delay is the number of seconds you want to delay before launching the file.
-min will launch the file minimized
-max will launch the file maximized

delay.exe "C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office\OUTLOOK.EXE" 60 -max - example would delay 60 seconds before launching Outlook, maximized.

delay.exe "C:\Windows\notepad.exe" 10 -min - this would delay 10 seconds before launching Notepad, minimized.

How to close DelayExec:

DelayExec will close after the file specified on the command line is launched.

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Fully Portable

  • No Installation Required No Installation Required - Runs directly from an .exe file or folder.
  • Self-Contained Self-Contained - Stores settings, configurations, and dependencies in its own folder.
  • No Registry Modifications No Registry Modifications - Doesn't change system settings or install drivers.
  • Portable Storage Portable Storage - Can be copied to a USB drive and used on multiple computers.
  • Leaves No Trace Leaves No Trace - Doesn't leave behind files or registry entries after use.
DelayExec is compatible with these specific Windows operating systems:
Windows 11 Win 11
Windows 10 Win 10
Windows 9 Win 8
Windows 7 Win 7
Windows Vista Vista
Windows XP XP
Windows 2000 Win 2k
Windows NT NT
Windows ME ME
Windows 98 98
Windows 95 95