[SOLVED] Bonehead question on a startup application

pengyou · 10-18-2007, 12:10 AM

I want my broadband to start up automatically when the computer is turned on. I remember that there is a startup window or something like that and if you put an icon in that folder it will automatically start up. I am using xp pro. Can someone help me find it?

chauffeur2 · 10-18-2007, 12:16 AM

Hello pengyou, Welcome to TSF!

Usually with most Broadband Internet connections, they are in an "always on" type connection, and you do not have to 'prompt it to start as you would with a dial-up connection.

Perhaps you could please explain in a little more detail what you are trying to achieve here.

I will also transfer this thread to our Networking Support Forum, in Modems/Cable/DSL/Satellite where the Networking Team will probably give you some further pointers too.

Kind Regards,

pengyou · 10-18-2007, 12:27 AM

Thanks! It is nice to be here...but...it seems that there is a draft somewhere..perhaps someone has opened a door? ;)

Yes, in the U.S. that is true - most broadband connections are established at pc startup. In China, however, there is an icon on the desktop that I have to double click to get it going. I want to be able to have the adsl engage on pc startup so it is good to go.

I vaguely remember hearing of a folder - the startup folder - and anything put in that folder would be automatically started up when the computer started.

chauffeur2 · 10-18-2007, 12:34 AM

Hi again pengyou,

As I live in Australia, I'm afraid that I cannot help you with this, as all our broadband connections automatically start when the computer is powered up, as I mentioned in my previous post.
One other suggestion I can offer though, is that you contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP) and ask them if they have this program available for you.

Having said that, one of the Networking Team will soon have a look at your issue, and they may have an answer for you.

Sorry I could not be of any further help.

Regards,

johnwill · 10-18-2007, 08:41 AM

Right click on the Start button and select Explore All Users. Under the Start Menu, expand Programs, then expand Startup. Drag the icon into that folder.

pengyou · 10-18-2007, 08:46 AM

Thanks!

johnwill · 10-18-2007, 09:04 AM

You're welcome.

10-18-2007, 12:10 AM	#1 (permalink)
pengyou Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 100 OS: xp & 98	[SOLVED] Bonehead question on a startup application I want my broadband to start up automatically when the computer is turned on. I remember that there is a startup window or something like that and if you put an icon in that folder it will automatically start up. I am using xp pro. Can someone help me find it?

10-18-2007, 12:16 AM	#2 (permalink)
chauffeur2 Manager, TSF Articles Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Adelaide, South Australia Posts: 10,025 OS: Xp Sp3 with all updates + Vista™ Ultimate SP1. My System	Re: Bonehead question on a startup application Hello pengyou, Welcome to TSF! Usually with most Broadband Internet connections, they are in an "always on" type connection, and you do not have to 'prompt it to start as you would with a dial-up connection. Perhaps you could please explain in a little more detail what you are trying to achieve here. I will also transfer this thread to our Networking Support Forum, in Modems/Cable/DSL/Satellite where the Networking Team will probably give you some further pointers too. Kind Regards, __________________ Dave T. Submit New Articles If it works, Don't fix it! Especially if Bill Gates had anything to do with it!! Last edited by chauffeur2 : 10-18-2007 at 12:18 AM.

10-18-2007, 12:27 AM	#3 (permalink)
pengyou Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 100 OS: xp & 98	Re: Bonehead question on a startup application Thanks! It is nice to be here...but...it seems that there is a draft somewhere..perhaps someone has opened a door? ;) Yes, in the U.S. that is true - most broadband connections are established at pc startup. In China, however, there is an icon on the desktop that I have to double click to get it going. I want to be able to have the adsl engage on pc startup so it is good to go. I vaguely remember hearing of a folder - the startup folder - and anything put in that folder would be automatically started up when the computer started.

10-18-2007, 12:34 AM	#4 (permalink)
chauffeur2 Manager, TSF Articles Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Adelaide, South Australia Posts: 10,025 OS: Xp Sp3 with all updates + Vista™ Ultimate SP1. My System	Re: Bonehead question on a startup application Hi again pengyou, As I live in Australia, I'm afraid that I cannot help you with this, as all our broadband connections automatically start when the computer is powered up, as I mentioned in my previous post. One other suggestion I can offer though, is that you contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP) and ask them if they have this program available for you. Having said that, one of the Networking Team will soon have a look at your issue, and they may have an answer for you. Sorry I could not be of any further help. Regards, __________________ Dave T. Submit New Articles If it works, Don't fix it! Especially if Bill Gates had anything to do with it!!

10-18-2007, 08:41 AM	#5 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 31,329 OS: XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Re: Bonehead question on a startup application Right click on the Start button and select Explore All Users. Under the Start Menu, expand Programs, then expand Startup. Drag the icon into that folder. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

10-18-2007, 08:46 AM	#6 (permalink)
pengyou Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 100 OS: xp & 98	Re: Bonehead question on a startup application Thanks!

10-18-2007, 09:04 AM	#7 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 31,329 OS: XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Re: Bonehead question on a startup application You're welcome. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience