Microsoft KB Archive/303561

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

Article ID: 303561

Article Last Modified on 10/18/2001

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Windows XP Professional Edition
 * Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition

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This article was previously published under Q303561





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



CAUSE
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 &quot;Configure Your Server&quot; procedure, and so on.



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.



STATUS
This behavior is by design.

Keywords: kbnofix kbenv kbsetup kbprb KB303561

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