Microsoft KB Archive/232760

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How to Set the Windows Media Encoder to AutoStart When Starting Your Computer

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Q232760

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The information in this article applies to:


 * Microsoft Windows Media Services version 4.0
 * Microsoft Windows NT Server NetShow Services version 3.0

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SUMMARY
It is possible to set the Windows Media Encoder to automatically start when you start your computer. This can be done by creating a batch file or shortcut and setting it to start when you start your computer.

MORE INFORMATION
To do this, place the batch file or shortcut in the Startup group.

Use the following Command line syntax:

\NsRex.exe /start  Such as (note the quotes for paths with spaces):

"C:\Program Files\Windows Media Components\Tools\NsRex.exe" /START C:\Drop\CDaudio.asd

Note that the key here is the /Start switch. If you have to log in to Windows, the items in the Windows Startup group are not processed until after you log in.

For information on how to automatically log in to Windows NT, see the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

"Q97597 How to Enable Automatic Logon in Windows NT" Additional query words: netshow

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