A slightly easier way would be to use a batch file.

Start notepad, type the following with the programs you want, and save it as a .bat file:

Code:
START "FULL PATH OF PROGRAM 1 GOES HERE"
START "FULL PATH OF PROGRAM 2 GOES HERE"
e.g.

Code:
START C:\WINDOWS\system32\calc.exe
START C:\WINDOWS\notepad.exe