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How can I make the application automatically launch on startup?

ChatterBlocker - Frequently Asked Questions
For the Windows version, drag a copy of the desktop shortcut to Start Menu > Programs > Startup. For the Macintosh version, make an alias of the application (using Command-L) and drag it to the /Library/StartupItems folder.

How do I configure my pc to download and install windows 2000 and XP updates automatically?

General FAQ's - School District of Philadelphia
To configure your Windows 2000 and XP pc to automatically download and install updates automatically, follow the steps in the windows updates document.

How do I run scripts automatically at startup?

Irssi - The client of the future
Put them into ~/.irssi/scripts/autorun/ directory. Or better would be if you placed them in ~/.irssi/scripts/ and created symlinks to autorun directory (eg. cd ~/.irssi/scripts/autorun/ ; ln -s ../script.pl .)

How do I execute commands automatically at startup?

Irssi - The client of the future
Put them into ~/.irssi/startup file, each command on its own line. The preceding slash (/) is not necessary.

Why does the type size appear smaller on a Mac than in Windows on a PC?

Frequently Asked Questions
Unfortunately for all of us well-intentioned web publishers, HTML type appears much larger on Windows than it does on the Mac. Although they both display images at 72 DPI (dots per inch), Windows displays type at 96 dpi, whereas the Mac displays it at 72 dpi. This deceptively small technical difference results in much larger type on Windows.

Why does FileMaker Pro 2.1 lock on startup when running under Windows 95?

Sound Ideas - Frequently Asked Questions
This is due to a conflict with 3 network files - CLARISNW.DLL, NETBIONW.DLL and NOVELLNW.DLL. If you delete these three files which are located in the program directories, FileMaker will run. If you did not change the default install program directories when SuperSearch was being installed on your hard drive, delete these three files from the following directories that have been made on your hard drive: C:\SI-SFX, C:\SI-RFMUSIC, C:\SI-XV, and C:\SI-MUSICAUDITION.

On Windows XP I can't select any options on the Toolbar or Startup Splash Screen, How do I fix this?

FAQ's Frequently Asked Questions
I am trying to install the network card in Windows NT, but the driver is not where it says it is in the User Guide? Back to the Top

How do I make BuddhaBell startup automatically?

BuddhaBell Help and Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ)
Click on the "Options" button at the bottom of the BuddhaBell window. By checking the 'Automatically Start Reminder Timer When Program Begins' check box, BuddhaBell will immediately start the Reminder Timer at the current settings when the program is started. If you want to automatically have the BuddhaBell program start up everytime you turn on your computer, you will need to add it to the scheduled program start times (see your operating system manual for tips on how to do this)."

Can I set the program to automatically clean my computer at Startup?

ID Security Suite - Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you can configure ID Privacy Shield to automatically clean your PC when Windows starts. To do this, go to the "Options" preference of the main menu and click the box in front of the "Auto Clean when Windows starts" option.

How do I get files to or from my S-100 system to my [Mac, PC/Windows, Linux] system?

S-100 FAQ
Sooner or later, most people who own an S-100 system need to transfer a file to or from a DOS or Windows (or Macintosh or whatever) computer. A Google search of comp.os.cpm "groups" will find a discussion of this very topic that last occurred in early 2003. It's an old topic. Most people who need to establish serial file transfers to or from a CP/M system (or N* DOS system) of ANY sort end up doing something like this: get a SIMPLE file transfer program onto their CP/M system.

How do I move files from my old Mac to my Windows PC?

Herb's Mac Stuff FAQ
IOMega ZIP drives and ZIP disks may offer you a way to move megabyte-sized files from old Macs to new Macs, or from your Mac to a Windows/Pentium PC. Check my Web page for Mac hard drives, the ZIP drive section via this link for the ZIP drives I offer. I have drives for old Mac internal or external use, and for Windows systems too. For a bit more discussion, check the discussion above on recovering files from drives.

How can I display Xterms, SPSS windows, etc, on my PC?

The umich.umce.login FAQ List
First, you will have to get an X-Windows server set up on your PC. Many people are using Xceed for Windows, or MacX for the Macintosh to do this. Next, you will have to set your DISPLAY variable as above, to your desktop PC. The command should look something like this: This command should have your machine's name, or IP number in it before the colon (:).

A strange message/alert appear on startup. Why?

Sims 2 Cri @@ - Faq
If you have at least one EP after Nightlife at startup will appear an alert window. It remember to you that you've some stuff not made by EA (all your downloads), and that they could create some problems to your game. All it is normal, that is a standard tip that EA made to you to defend itself from problems you could have. Check the "Activate" box, load game, exit and re-launch game to load all custom content.

Why doesn't PopChar X appear after startup?

PopChar X - FAQ
Make sure that the check box "Start PopChar at Login" in the Preferences window is checked. If that still does not help, try these steps:

How can I prevent the windows login at startup?

FAQ's
In the Change Windows Password dialog box, type your current Windows password in the Old Password box. Leave the New Password and Confirm New Password boxes blank > OK > OK. Click the User Profiles tab and verify that the "All users of this PC use the same preferences and desktop settings" option is selected > Close

How to run PC Privacy automatically?

Ultimate Security Suite FAQ
a. Check the required options in different tabs of PC Privacy and click on Save button in each of the tabs. Sol: PC Privacy cleans the cache in your computer. Under the Netscape tab of PC Privacy there is an option Clean Cache. Under the IE Privacy tab there is an option Clean Temporary Internet Files. If you clean your computer by checking these options, cache will be cleaned.

When will I be able to watch TV on my Windows 98 based PC?

ActiveWindows -- Frequently Asked Questions - Windows 98 and...
As soon as you install a compatible TV tuner card and hook up an antenna or cable TV. Web TV? for Windows and TV Viewer are included in Windows 98, as is Program Guide, which you can use to find out when programs are on and set reminders to tune in. Windows 98 lets you watch TV full screen, in a window, or on a second monitor as you work in another application.

In which startup file do I put...?

Z-Shell Frequently-Asked Questions
When zsh starts up, there are four files you can change which it will run under various circumstances: .zshenv, .zprofile, .zshrc and .zlogin. They are usually in your home directory, but the variable $ZDOTDIR may be set to alter that. Here are a few simple hints about how to use them.

Can I automatically specify 1000 shares per contract?

Investment Portfolio management software for Stocks and Opti...
You can do this by opening the "security codes" window and entering the amount in the contract size field.

How do I automatically execute PurgeIE at each System Startup or Login?

Frequently Asked Questions
Beginning with Version 3.02, this is supported. You can choose this as an option of the new Configuration Window.
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