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[Peter2]

Could you list tricks to speed up Windows XP start up and running MP?

Have a look at this thread: https://forum.team-mediaportal.com/...performance-disabling-windows-services-84896/

 

[mbuzina]

Am I right in assuming that if you launch straight into mediaportal.exe (for example) and don't launch explorer.exe, then any other programmes which would usually launch at startup (e.g. I require Avast, RealVNC Server, Girder and Daemon Tools) would NOT launch as they are reliant on explorer.exe first?

Hence, a batch file is required to specifically start these applications? How about non-Windows Services? Do they start without explorer.exe?

Everything that is started by the Autostart entry in the Start Menu has to be started from the batch. Normal Services will run in the background no matter what Shell is started. In recent windows (vista & 7) services can not show GUI anymore, that is why many services run a small GUI "helper". Just check which service you need and start them from your batch.

 

[SpudR]

Anyone tried this:
GameEx - Game Front End and HTPC Software > Community > Instant Sheller and shelling guide
Originally designed for GameEx, but apparently works for ANY shell