Did you know that how you pin CET to the taskbar can actually affect whether it starts up properly?

Yup, pinning it the wrong way could lead to startup failures, crashes, or even a super slow launch. But don't worry, we've got the right way to do it!

What NOT to Do

If you pin CET while it's already running and then try to start it later from that pinned shortcut, you might run into problems. So, let’s avoid that!

The Right Way

Here are the best ways to start CET without any hiccups:

1. Via the Windows Start Menu > All Apps > Configura CET 64-bit.

   • To pin CET, right click CET 64-bit, then select Pin to Start and/or Pin to Taskbar
     
     

2. Via the Windows Start Menu > Pinned Apps.
   

   • See #1 on how to Pin to Start.
     
     

3. Via the Taskbar

   • See #1 on how to Pin to Taskbar.

   • You’ll see two icons in the taskbar when CET is running
     
     
     

4. Via the Desktop Shortcut.

   • After installing CET, a shortcut will be added to your Desktop. However, if you accidentally removed it, or the shortcut is missing, you can follow the steps below to create it.
     1. Same as step #1, navigate to Start Menu > All Apps > Configura CET 64-bit.
     2. Right click CET 64-bit, click on More > Open File Location.
     3. In the opened window, right click CET 64-bit, click Show More Options > Send to > Desktop

Shortcut Check! (For Advanced Users)

If CET isn’t launching properly, take a quick look at your shortcut:

• Bad Shortcut: If it's pointing to CETDesigner.exe, you’ve pinned the running instance. This can cause issues because it might not grab the right files or parameters.

• Good Shortcut: It should be pointing to CETLauncher.exe. This is the correct way to start CET because it sets up everything properly before launching.

Avoid pinning a running instance of CET, and instead, use the Start Menu, create a desktop shortcut, or make sure your pinned shortcut leads to CETLauncher.exe. That way, CET will always start smoothly!