[Ham-Computers] Win XP batch files?

[KD7JYK DM09]

The problem isn't finding the files or even writing the batch file, the 
problem is running the batch file as one of the very first items when the 
computer starts up as the files are "in use" once XP starts and assigns 
certain files to a user or process.

Like DOS had command.com and windows 3.x used autoexec.bat, I need to find 
that one initial start program/file that XP uses.

Dropping to the command prompt doesn't work because all the files assigned 
to users of XP are still in use so they can't be touched.  I need to get to 
the files before XP even knows it exists.

Kurt

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Duane Fischer, W8DBF" <dfischer at usol.com>

: Using the dir/b command you can search the entire HD, including 
sub-folders
: etc., by using the /s command. Such as, dir/b *.dbx /s Which will search 
the
: hard drive, and all directories, for any files having the extension of
: ".dbx". Commonly found where the computer hides files taken from Outlook
: Express. Such as "Deleted Items" etc.