How can I change the order in which programs load at Startup?

I'd like to change the order in which programs load at start up, but can't seem to find an easy way to do this. I suppose that for the start up folder, I could remove the items, and then add them back in, or if that doesn't work, uninstall and re-install in the desired order. Similarly, for registry items, I suppose I could try removing the keys and re-entering them in the desired order. But these methods seem so 80's. Isn't there a more coordinated way to control the load order. Any suggestions are appreciated.

 

Hi HistoryBuff
I'm sure it can be done, but it's not going to be easy. See what Billy says about it.
I've heard of people using this program but don't know if it will work for XP.
Lastly, I did a search and found this as well?

Daizy

 

HB ~

That won't work, because the programs loaded from the startup folder are loaded alphabetically, no matter in what order they appear in the startup folder on your Start menu.

This may seem 80s also, but have you tried numbering your startup folder shortcuts, as in 01_foobar, 02_barfoo, etc.? Or, conversely, alphabetizing them as A_foobar, B_barfoo, etc.?

Remember that they are only shortcuts, and that you can name them anything you want, as long as they still point to the executables.

Please let us know if it solves your problem, or if you find a better solution.

Jim