Hi Jim,
There may possibly be a way to do this via the Registry, but there is a 
convenient utility available ,
called *Startup Delayer *  http://www.r2.com.au/news.php?page=6

The startup delay is also available in *WinPatrol*, although not 
mentioned on the website.
See   http://www.pcmech.com/article/delay-startup-programs-with-winpatrol/
WinPatrol   http://www.winpatrol.com/

Then there is *Delay Run*   
http://www.geocities.com/fcueto/Otros/delayrun_en.htm

And  *Anvir's Freeware Task Manager* ,which has a startup delay feature
http://www.anvir.com/taskmanagerfree
Check this page  for an  "How To "  ;)   
http://www.anvir.com/delayed-startup.htm

Hopefully this will give you something to work with ;)

Peter E.







-------- Original Message  --------
Subject: [PCSOFT] Changing order of Startup programs
From: Jim D <[log in to unmask]>
To: [log in to unmask]
Date: 03-Feb-2009 8:50:05 AM
> I would like to change the order in which programs are initiated at startup time.  For instance my virus software (AVG) opens and checks for updates before my internet connection is started (SprintPCS).   Therefore I have to manually run my virus update check.  
>
> thanks
> Jim 
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