Article ID: 303561 - Last Review: October 18, 2001 - Revision: 1.2

Windows XP Shortcuts in the Startup Group Do Not Work When You First Start the Computer

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SYMPTOMS

When you start a Windows XP-based computer for the first time, shortcuts in the Startup group may not work.

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This behavior is by design. Some programs in the Startup group interfere with items that are associated with first-startup tasks, items such as wizard functions, the "Configure Your Server" procedure, and so on.

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RESOLUTION

To resolve this behavior, you must restart your computer to properly initialize the programs in the Startup group. Shortcuts in the Startup group should then function properly.

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