Re: Change Order Of Startup Programs?

Networking starts as a service and is active even when no one is logged on.
Same should be true for NIS check your documentation.

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"Richard in Va." wrote:
> Would anyone know how I can change the order in which programs "auto"
> startup at boot?
>
> I'm using WinXP Home w/SP2.
> Most of my startup applications startup via HKLM with 1 or 2 from HKCU.
>
> I use a DSL "always on" connection. At present, my network connection is
> established before my Norton Internet Security software starts up.
>
> Is there a way I can force Norton Internet Security (Anti-Virus) to
> startup first, especially before the DSL connection is established?
>
> If it has to be that all hardware drivers and software load before any
> add-on software. Is there a way to delay DSL communication for maybe 15-30
> seconds (at boot) to give Norton time to load?
>
> Thanks for any help!
>
> Best regards,
> Richard in Va.
>


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