Program Start Up Order

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When I first boot my computer, how can I change the order in which my
programs start up? For Instance, my anti-virus program starts last which
leaves me open for attack while the others are loading.
 
I'd buy one that runs as a service.

To start applications sequentially create a shell script something like this
and place it in your \Startup directory.

-------------mystartup.cmd-------------
start "" "D:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\OFFICE11\outlook.exe"
start "" "D:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\OFFICE11\word.exe"
start "" "D:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\OFFICE11\excel.exe"
---------------end file------------------

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Sun, 25 Feb 2007 10:37:05 -0800 from jdavis7560 <jdavis7560
@discussions.microsoft.com>:
When I first boot my computer, how can I change the order in which my
programs start up? For Instance, my anti-virus program starts last which
leaves me open for attack while the others are loading.
Click to expand...

Well, don't connect your Internet cable till after the boot is
complete.

But to answer the question you asked,
http://oakroadsystems.com/tech/winxptip.htm#StartupOrder
 
In addition:

Anti-virus programs run as services, and also provides an user interface. Services load early, but the user interface load after you logon.

To see the list of third-party services, run MSCONFIG.EXE and switch to "Services" tab. Put a checkmark near "Hide All Microsoft services". Your Anti-virus service should be listed there. Click "Cancel" to close MSCONFIG.

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Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


When I first boot my computer, how can I change the order in which my
programs start up? For Instance, my anti-virus program starts last which
leaves me open for attack while the others are loading.
 
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