I assume your using the VB PDW? If so, you can include a .REG file. The PDW will automatically register a REG file if it is
contained in the deployment (at least it should)..

Create a .REG file with the following content and include it in your PDW setup:

REGEDIT4
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]
"MyAppName"="C:\\Program Files\\MyApp\\MyApp.EXE"

>I am developing a background program that is tracking the clock which needs to start on windows start up. The program will be distributed to a wide number of users. How do I associate the programm with the Windows startup during the installation process?