How do I run programs on start up?

I have several programs I installed (like the Gmail email notifier) that should run on start up and be running in the back ground without my having to start them each time I boot. When I installed the program I assumed (I know) this would be taken care of. They ran great till I rebooted but they didn't restart as they should after the system came back up. Did I do something wrong? Click and install were the only options. How do I get this and other programs I want to run on start up to do so?


Thanks

GregE said:

Did you right click on the icon and select Open At Login?

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No, because for some unknown (and stupid if you ask me) reason there is no right click function on the selection bar on the laptop (macbook). I was told it is basically a one-click mouse. Nothing happens if I right click. With a USB mouse I do get the right click function so I need to start using a mouse when I can I guess. Thanks, it was right in front of me but hidden.



Steve

Neither of the above (2 finger or control) work. I tried them and they select the item but I get no menu.

GregE said:

Did you right click on the icon and select Open At Login?

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Also, I have not seen this option in any menu of icons I have right clicked (with a mouse) on.