# Launching Applications

Launch Application configuration enables you to launch an application during startup or shutdown of the computer.

## Step 1: Name the Configuration

Provide a name and description for the Launch Application Configuration.

## Step 2: Define Configuration

Select whether the application has to be launched from the local computer or from the network share. If you select the Local option, all the selected target computers should have the application in the same location. Specify the following:

| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| Application Name* | Browse and select the application that has to be launched. The applications that are available in the local machine from where the application has to be launched can also be specified. |
| Arguments* | Specify the arguments for the application, if any. |

\* - Click the ![](https://www.manageengine.com/desktop-management-msp/help/images/dyn_var.jpg) icon to select and assign a [dynamic variable](https://www.manageengine.com/desktop-management-msp/help/misc/dynamic_variables.html) to this parameter.

1. To launch more applications, click **Add More Application** and repeat Step 2. The added application gets added to the **Launch Application** table.  
2. To modify an application from this table, select the appropriate row, click ![](https://www.manageengine.com/desktop-management-msp/help/images/modify.jpg) icon and change the required values.  
3. To delete an application from this table, select the appropriate row and click ![](https://www.manageengine.com/desktop-management-msp/help/images/delete.jpg) icon.

## Step 3: Define Target

Using the [Defining Targets](https://www.manageengine.com/desktop-management-msp/help/defining_targets.html#Defining-Configuration-Target-Computers) procedure, define the targets for deploying the Launch Application Configuration.

## Step 4: Deploy Configuration

Click the **Deploy** button to deploy the defined Launch Application Configuration in the targets defined. The applications configured will be launched during the next system startup.

To save the configuration as draft, click **Save as Draft**.