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Is there a way to start applications / services prior to Windows logon?

Fresh7 days ago
Mar 15, 20269882 views
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This is something that has always been bothering me. Booting up my computer or laptop is simply a waste of time and I often use this time to get myself a drink, setup / clean my work environment, etc. The time Windows spends at the login screen should (or could) be used more efficiently by already …

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Those things are called services :-). There is actually a tool that allows you to run arbitrary applications as services, I just can't remember the name, right now. Alternatively, Vista has a greatly improved Task Scheduler, which enables you to do …

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