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IT Directory

Registry startup keys

Current User Run

The files referenced here will be loaded only if the user that has created the entries logs in.

Current User Run Once

The purpose of this segment is in every way similar to that of Current User Run, except that the entries will be removed after the boot processes have finished.

Current User Run Services (Win NT4/2000/XP only)

This section is used in particular by Application Programs such as Installation Monitors, AntiVirus Scanners including Server Software are launched from this section of the Registry. The files referenced here will be loaded only if the user that has created the entries logs in.

The files are executed before the desktop and the Windows Taskbar appear.

Current User Run Services Once (Win NT4/2000/XP only)

This section is used primarily for Install Scripts. The specified files are executed before the Desktop and the Windows Taskbar appear. The term "Run Once" implies that the entries will be removed after the boot process has finished.

Default User Run

When creating a new user account the files referenced here will be put into the Current User Run section of the created account.

Default User Run Once

When creating a new user account the files referenced here will be put into the Current User Run Once section of the created account.

Local Machine Run

Most applications should be loaded from this segment of the Registry. Its purpose is the same as that of the Startup Folder, however you do not require to create any Shortcut files.

Local Machine Run Once

This section is used by the Install Scripts that require Windows Explorer to be active. The term "Run Once" implies that these entries will be removed once the boot processes have been completed.

Local Machine Run Services

This section is used in particular by applications. Installation Monitors, AntiVirus Scanners including Server Software are launched from this section of the Registry.

The files referenced here are executed before the desktop and the Windows Taskbar appear.

Local Machine Run Services Once

This section is used primarily for Install Scripts. The specified files are executed before the Desktop and the Windows Taskbar appear. The term "Run Once" implies that the entries will be removed after the boot process has finished.