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How can I start multiple applications and instances using a Windows Scheduled Task?

I have three main applications. I am trying to start them automatically at log on in a specific order with a given delay. Here is an example of how I'd like everything to be: User logs in. Wait ...
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Vista loads two logon screens at system boot

I recently reformatted my hard drive and reinstalled Vista as the operating system. Now when I boot the machine, two logon prompts are shown. I noticed as I would start typing my password and then ...
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Windows Vista machine locks up after login

I've got an HP desktop machine circa 2009, running Windows Vista 64-bit and Ubuntu 12.04 LTS. The machine has been in this configuration (dual boot) for some time (3 years) but recently developed a ...
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Keyboard/Mouse not working when windows vista has reached login screen

I currently have a problem with a system (vista home premium, 64bit). USB kbd/mouse will not work when windows has booted/loaded their drivers and Im stuck at the login screen with no working input ...
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Suddenly getting remote login failures from Vista client to NT 4 domain, both undisturbed

I went away for the weekend and shut everything down and suddenly I am getting login failures from my Vista client laptop to my ancient NT 4.0 domain server. This system has been working correctly for ...
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Windows Vista, Fails to boot in Safe Mode, or load past initial Login under standard conditions. HP Pavillion DV6000

I have an HP Pavilion DV6000 laptop, with Windows Vista loaded onto it. Here is my problem (Besides still owning Vista): When I try to boot the computer in "Standard" (no debug/Safe modes), the ...
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Windows 7 and Vista Home Networked-Unable to login from Vista to Windows 7

I set up both Vista and Windows 7 on the same workgroup. I can view Windows 7 from Vista and vice versa. I can login into Vista from Windows 7. I am unable to login to Windows 7 from Vista. When I ...
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Vista bluescreen {fatal_system_error} before logon screen (safe mode works)

I have this home-built computer running Windows Vista Ultimate x64 for a couple years. The OS is not pirated, and the hardware is pretty boring: 8GB of RAM, Intel DG45ID motherboard, Core 2 Quad ...
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Why does my PC restart after logon or at the welcome screen?

I have the issue of the Vista rebooting everytime I get into Welcome login screen. I see a continous disk activity and then after a moment reboots. I can login within that time. However, I cannot do ...
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Delay at Windows Log On Screen

I'm getting a delay when entering my password at the log on screen in Windows 7. What I mean is that I can select the text box but pressing keys does nothing. I had this problem initially on this ...
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I want to quiz myself when I log in

I'd like it so that when I log into my Windows (Vista) user account, I'm forced to answer German vocabulary flash cards. Once the flash cards are answered, I can then return to the desktop as normal. ...
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How to create user login script for Windows Vista Home Premium

I would like to create a script that would allow my daughter to use the computer for a maximum of 3 hours per day during the week. I've searched the web and can't figure out how to make the User ...
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How can I login to my dads PC without knowing his password? [duplicate]

Possible Duplicates: Windows: How to reset the administrator password? Windows 7 administrator Password lost! How can I login windows 7 without password? My dad passed away 2 weeks and I cant ...
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how to login as admin in safemode?

My sister has forgotten her password to vista, however i have installed that system so should know the admin password. However I do not know how to log in as admin. i tried to press ctrl+alt+delete ...
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Is there any way to debug long login times in Windows (Vista)? [duplicate]

Possible Duplicate: Is there a way to know what program slow down startup? Recently my home PC has been taking a long time (30-40 seconds) to proceed from me entering my password to the desktop ...
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