How to start a program before logon

[JL]

I have a program (not a service), I want it to be able to run before any
user logs on windows XP. Is there any way to do that? Thanks for any help.

 

[Smokey]

It is possible to do this. It actually runs when the
user or users of the pc log on. A perfect example of
this would be a keylogger program. Once installed it
runs for every user as soon as they log on. What is the
program you wish to do this with....?

 

[Ronnie Vernon MVP]

I have a program (not a service), I want it to be able to run before
any user logs on windows XP. Is there any way to do that? Thanks for
any help.

You can do this by using the Run Keys in the registry to load the program.
Here is the article that describes this process.

INFO: Run, RunOnce, RunServices, RunServicesOnce and Startup:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=179365&FR=1


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Ronnie Vernon
Microsoft MVP
Windows Shell/User

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[Torgeir Bakken (MVP)]

I have a program (not a service), I want it to be able to run before any
user logs on windows XP. Is there any way to do that? Thanks for any help.

Hi

How to enable computer startup script (Win2k/WinXP Pro):

From the Start menu Run dialog, open: gpedit.msc

Then, under "Computer Configuration",
open Windows Settings\Scripts (Startup/Shutdown)
(double click on "Startup", Add...).


More info in Tip 2147 in the 'NT Reg Hacks' at http://www.jsiinc.com

JSI Tip 2147. Windows 2000 Startup/Shutdown, Logon/Logoff scripts?
http://www.jsiinc.com/sube/tip2100/rh2147.htm