Programs that start with login in.

Like a few of the members here I run a lot of the custimization software from Stardock. Just couldn't do without them.

I have always wondered though which ones I should have start automatically with login in to the computer. Now I'm not talking about WindowBlinds or CursorFX and Icon Packager. I want them to start or I wouldn't be able to look at the screen. [e digicons]:O[/e]

I'm talking about programs like ObjecDock Plus, ObjectBar, DesktopX Widgets/Objects, SVD and WindowFX. Should I set them to automatically start or start them after bootup and login? The obvious answer is login would go faster. Is there another reason? Or does it really not matter? [e digicons]:S[/e]

I'm on an XP Home system running a P4 2.6 CPU with 2gb of ram.

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kryo

Join Date 05/2003

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Should I set them to automatically start or start them after bootup and login? The obvious answer is login would go faster. Is there another reason? Or does it really not matter?

Well, if you start them every time anyway then you're not really saving much, are you?

I have OD run on startup simply because it's an integral part of my UI. But then it doesn't make much difference, as I just put my machine into low-power standby rather than shutting it off completely, only doing full reboots when necessary.

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BigDogBigFeet

Join Date 12/2005

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What I try to do is build a desktop that works for me, one that has the appearance I want and functions. I use to always have WB IP and DX going so they would always be in startup.

Lately I've had WB IP and OD+ to build my current desktop. So, now my startup is WB IP and OD+. I will sometimes start a widget or Sysmetrix but, since I'm not always using them they don't get auto-started.

For me it's auto-start whatever I need for my current desktop theme. [e digicons]:sun:[/e]

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what bigdogfeet said! [e digicons]:thumbsup:[/e]

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