Change order of startup programs

[Guest]

How do I change the order (priority) of startup programs so, for example, my
computer doesn't attempt to logon to MSN Messenger before my network and
internet connections are loaded? I would like to load AV and ZoneAlarm
first, then the others, but I find no way to change this order. Thanks.

 

[Dave Patrick]

For the services.

How to Delay Loading of Specific Services
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=193888

HOWTO: Control Device Driver Load Order
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;[LN];115486

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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Regards,

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:
| How do I change the order (priority) of startup programs so, for example,
my
| computer doesn't attempt to logon to MSN Messenger before my network and
| internet connections are loaded? I would like to load AV and ZoneAlarm
| first, then the others, but I find no way to change this order. Thanks.