I know this is a bit dumb query, but i just couldn't find an option to launch flashget 1.72 at startup when the computer boots. Everytime i have to launch manually after the comp boots.
just copy the shortcut file to flashget in the start up folder(win98) or create a sub key under the key HKLM\software\Microsoft\Windows\currentversion\Run , after that under the options menu click general tab and check the 'start downloading on startup'.