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Old 15 May 2006, 08:15 AM
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Default How do I get my PC to launch something on startup ?

Hi

I have Wanadoo broadband, so when the PC is on I click on Speedtouch to connect the modem, then access the internet.
Is there anyway I can get the PC to launch the Speedtouch (or any other application) on startup ?

Thanks.

R
Old 15 May 2006, 08:18 AM
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copy the speedtouch shortcut into:

C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Startup

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Thanks Mike !

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Old 15 May 2006, 10:22 AM
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Can't you just go to Internet options in control panel and change the connection settings to 'dial whenever an internet connection isn't present'?
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I used to have mine on the quicklaunch bar and went into options to prevent it from asking me for username etc so i clicked that and it connected, but i haven't used a modem for ages.
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Thanks guys, the first method seems to work fine, boots up the modem on startup. Any issues will bear the other 2 methods in mind. Cheers again !

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