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Step 1: Right-click on the shortcut of the program you want to start minimized and select Properties. The next time you start the program, it'll start up minimized and out of the way. If the program has been written to minimize to the notification area in the system tray it'll show up there; otherwise, it'll minimize to your taskbar.

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