Is there a computer program that will automatically start other programs?

Josh: Is there a computer program that will automatically start other programs?
I need a computer program that will automatically start another program and not let that program close for a work computer. So basically, when the computer starts up, this program I am looking for will start a work-related program and force it to stay open, so that the only use of that computer would be to use the work program. Thank you!

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Answer by Matthew Mentele
If your system is windows based I suggest automate, it requires no scripting or programming skills, very intuitive.

Answer by jpm_8888
U should Place a shortcut of that application u have to run in startup so navigate to

C:Documents and SettingsJitendra MaindolaStart MenuProgramsStartup

and make shortcut