How do a make a document auto startup in XP ? [Archive]

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digmen1

03-22-2005, 07:00 AM

I have a file on a friends machine that I would like to open when he turns his computer on. It is an Excel spreadsheet - he has XP.

Is there a way I can put the file into the Startup group so that it will open when he boots up ?

Thanks

Regards
Digby

fkdup74

03-22-2005, 11:59 AM

and what exactly would be motivation for such a prank?
unless i am mistaken...excel files can be loaded with some nasty macros...

Vargas

03-22-2005, 12:49 PM

copy a shortcut to his startup folder
C:\Documents and Settings\<UserName>\Start Menu\Programs\Startup

digmen1

03-23-2005, 06:46 AM

Thanks Vargas.

And FKUDUP74 it is not a prank as my friends computer is nto connected to the net, its just that he is not computer literate and wants to access this file only.

Regards

Digby

numba1xclusive

03-23-2005, 12:14 PM

Couldnt u make it available on the desktop clearly where he could see it? :huh:

Snee

03-23-2005, 12:56 PM

Maybe you could just stick it in his autostart folder in the start menu.

clocker

03-23-2005, 02:50 PM

Thanks Vargas.

And FKUDUP74 it is not a prank as my friends computer is nto connected to the net, its just that he is not computer literate and wants to access this file only.

Regards

Digby
You could make the document his wallpaper.